Where Design Meets Innovation: The Draper Difference
Architectural windows are often the reason someone falls in love with a home. A soaring gable end, an angled-top window that follows the pitch of the roofline, a dramatic wall of glass that floods the room with light. Here, those windows open your home to views of the foliage, Mount Monadnock, or any of the many lakes that make this area so special. These features feel custom, intentional, and elevate the entire space.
And then, at some point, usually during peak afternoon glare or a too-bright early morning, the practical question surfaces. How exactly are we supposed to cover this?
There is often a fleeting moment where even the most design-loving homeowner considers a sheet of plywood and a strongly worded letter to their architect.
The reality is simple: most blinds and shades are built for rectangles. Once you introduce angles, peaks, and trapezoids, you need a product that was engineered with those shapes in mind. That is where Draper has created an incredibly strong offering.
Draper’s Gabled Bottom-Up FlexShade is specifically designed for triangular and gable end windows. It is fabricated to match the exact pitch and geometry of the opening, so the lines of the shade align cleanly with the architecture. As the shade travels upward from the sill, it maintains full control and support, ultimately covering the entire opening when deployed.
For angle top and trapezoidal openings, Draper offers a Bottom-Up Angle Top configuration that operates in a similarly precise manner. The fabric is guided so that it meets the angled top evenly, eliminating the gaps and uneven edges that can come from makeshift solutions. The result feels integrated, not improvised.
One of the most compelling advancements in these systems is the availability of an internal rechargeable battery motor. Architectural windows are often installed high on cathedral walls or above staircases where access is limited. Traditionally, motorizing those openings required hard wiring, which adds cost, planning, and disruption to finished spaces. Draper’s internal battery option removes that barrier. The battery is concealed within the unit, so there are no visible cords and no need to open walls, yet you still gain smooth, quiet motorized operation.
Remote control and smart home integration allow homeowners to manage glare, privacy, and heat gain effortlessly. It is a functional upgrade that enhances comfort without complicating the installation.
Because these shades are custom fabricated, Draper can accommodate a wide range of sizes and angles, from modest pitched windows to expansive gable ends spanning an entire room. Fabric selections include both light filtering and room darkening options, making it possible to tailor performance to the needs of each space.
What truly distinguishes Draper is that they are a long-standing American manufacturer with deep engineering roots. That matters when you are dealing with complex openings. Because they design and fabricate their own systems, there is a level of precision, quality control, and continuous innovation that shows up in the finished product. From tensioned shade systems to integrated battery motorization, Draper approaches window coverings with an engineering mindset, refining performance without sacrificing aesthetics. The result is a solution that feels intentional, operates reliably, and reflects the kind of thoughtful craftsmanship homes with distinctive windows deserve.
Architectural windows are meant to be celebrated. With Draper’s Gabled Bottom-Up FlexShade and Bottom-Up Angle Top systems, those dramatic shapes can remain the highlight of the room while also becoming comfortable, controllable, and beautifully finished.
To learn more about solutions for your funky-shaped windows, stop by our Keene showroom or give us a call to schedule an always-free, in-home consultation.
