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How to Communicate with Your Window Shades

How to Communicate with Your Window Shades

by Terry Coffey | May 24, 2023 | Draper@Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

As you begin the process of choosing window shades for your home, there are several choices you will be making. The most obvious, of course, are fabric style and color and how the shades will operate. One important choice you may not have considered is how to...
Four Things That Set the FlexShade ZIP Family Apart from Other Outdoor Shades

Four Things That Set the FlexShade ZIP Family Apart from Other Outdoor Shades

by Terry Coffey | May 3, 2023 | Draper@Home, Outdoor Living, Solar Control & Window Shades

Outdoor “zipper” shades are perfectly suited to creating outdoor living spaces that retain an indoor level of comfort. Mesh shades provide protection from insects and the elements while maintaining the natural views that make outdoor dining so appealing. And the...
Come on – You Know We’re Your Favorite!

Come on – You Know We’re Your Favorite!

by Terry Coffey | Apr 19, 2023 | Draper Updates, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Over the past several years, Draper has received several product and company-level awards from many sources. Among our favorites were “Favorite Shading Company” and “Favorite Screen Company” in the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards. That’s because they are voted on by...
Intelligence: The Future of Smart Home Control

Intelligence: The Future of Smart Home Control

by Terry Coffey | Apr 5, 2023 | Draper@Home, Residential Technology, Smart Home, Solar Control & Window Shades

The term “smart home” has become nearly ubiquitous over the past few years. The ability to control home technology via smart phone apps, scheduled scenes, and even voice commands replaced the “old days” of wall switches and remote controls. But what’s the next step?...
Draper and Shading Texas Create Dream Outdoor Entertaining Space

Draper and Shading Texas Create Dream Outdoor Entertaining Space

by Terry Coffey | Mar 22, 2023 | Draper@Home, Outdoor Living, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

The new owners of a new home being built in Austin, Texas, made one very special request from the builders: create an enclosed patio effect without losing the outdoor connection to beautiful views and sounds of nature. “They wanted to be able to use this outdoor space...
Zigbee FAQs

Zigbee FAQs

by Terry Coffey | Mar 15, 2023 | Draper@Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

What is Zigbee? That’s one of several questions we’ve been hearing a lot since introducing shades with built-in Zigbee motors from Somfy. Below we answer some of those Frequently Asked Questions and share some links where you can find more detailed technical...
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