We now have new options available for our collections including improvements to our motorization options and new fabrics for the Natural Roller Shade Collection. ​

Motorization updates including our redesigned Pro Wand* and 15-channel remotes are now available! Follow the links below to learn more about these updates. 

>> Motorization Improvements 
>> Learn More About the Pro Wand

* Our redesigned Pro Wand is now available to order for our Dual Sheer Shade and Natural Roller Shade. The Pro Wand will launch for our Roller Shade Collection this fall. ​

In addition to the improvements above, starting June 3rd, 2025 this collection will begin using color matched cassette brackets. 

New sample book orders will include the 10 new fabrics.

If you have an existing sample book, you may also request an update pack free of charge. Update packs include the 10 new fabrics and can be added to existing sample books. 

>> Order New Books
>> Order Complimentary Update Packs

Product guides have been updated to reflect these changes and can be downloaded on the Inspired Shades Website through the Franchisee Toolkit.

>> Download Product Guides
Password to access: inspiredtoolkit

The updated collection will include the Inspired Shades motorization updates, previously announced. Visit our Updates page to learn more. 
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>> Motorization Updates ​

Motorization updates including our redesigned Pro Wand and 15-channel remotes will be available to order starting June 3, 2025. 

Our redesigned Pro Wand will be available to order for our Dual Sheer Shade, Natural Roller Shade, and Natural Shade Collections starting June 3. 

The Pro Wand will launch for our Roller Shade and Fabric Roman Shade Collections this fall. 

The redesigned Pro Wand maintains the simple functionality and programming experience, with a redesigned look and connection. 

Features of the new design: 

• The connection to the motor head has been improved with a larger eyelet that allows the wand handle to hang straight down without skewing to the side.
• The charging port is located at the bottom of the wand handle.
• Recharge via a USB-C charging cable. 
• Wands for this system are only available in White. They will remain available with 2', 3', 4', and 5'.  
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>> Learn More About the Pro Wand

Our proprietary 15-channel Inspired Shades Remotes will be available on June 3, 2025 for all collections. The contemporary remotes are available in both white and black.

In addition to their updated design, the remotes have new features including AAA battery power, allowing for easy battery replacement, and a backlit LED Screen.

The redesigned 15-channel remote can be used as a single channel remote by hiding unused channels.

With the introduction of the updated 15-channel remotes, we will be discontinuing single channel remotes and single channel wall switches. The last day for ordering the current single channel remote will be June 2nd, 2025.

In 2020, we implemented a Free Cordless promotion for roller shades in an effort to help franchisees increase their profits during the pandemic.  This promotion has always shown as a retail surcharge to the customer, but no cost to the franchisee, and it could be discounted or passed on to the customer at your discretion.

It’s become apparent that the retail surcharge for Easy Lift and Exact Lift Cordless option on Roller Shades has elevated the retail quote to levels that make it difficult to close sales.  As a result, effective Friday, April 25th, Easy Lift and Exact Lift Cordless surcharge will be removed and will be NO CHARGE to the customer or to you, the franchisee.  We believe this will simplify the ordering process and lower the retail price of Roller Shades.

Please revalidate any outstanding quotes.  If you have already discounted the Cordless option on your quote, please remove that discount so that you maintain your margin.

We hope this will help you remain competitive in this challenging time.

​Product Guides
Product guides have been updated to reflect these changes and can be downloaded on the Inspired Shades Website through the Franchisee Toolkit.

>> Download Product Guides
Password to access: inspiredtoolkit

The 2025 Roller Shade Collection is now available to order! The new collection includes nearly 100 new fabrics, an updated sample book, and a new ordering option. 

Learn more about the program's update by following the link below. 

>> 2025 Roller Shade Update Video

New Fabrics
New fabric options include: 

• Additional Light-Filtering and Room-Darkening Fabrics, with many eco-friendly fabric options. 
• Additional printed fabrics that are available in Light-Filtering and Room-Darkening.
• New PVC-Free solar screens, which are Antimony Trioxide free and available for purchase in Massachusetts. 

>> View the New Fabrics

New fabrics are also available to order in our swatch shop!
>> Swatch Shop

 Updated Sample Book
The sample book has been updated with a refreshed design and additional sales tools including:

• Color component card. 
• Collection look book. 
• Additional swatch label information. 

New sample book orders* can be placed by visiting the Inspired Shades website. New books are available for $290 USD and $375 CAD. 

*New orders will ship with the next round of sample book stock arriving in June. You will receive tracking details once your order has been shipped. In the meantime, you can continue selling from the old book without issue, as all fabrics remain available.

>> US Order Sample Books
​>> CA Order Sample Books
>> Download the PDF Lookbook

Privacy Channels (US only)
Launching April 8, 2025
Starting April 8, Privacy Channels will be available to order. Privacy Channels help close the gaps on the sides of the shades. 

Please be sure to note that while this option helps block some light, it should not be considered a total light blocking solution. If a total light block solution is required, we do not recommend this product. 

>> Download Privacy Channels Product Feature

Privacy Channel Details 
Privacy channels are PVC side channels that install to the sides and sill of your window opening. They are designed to enhance privacy for roller shades.

Orders include all necessary components to assemble into a U configuration* for the sides and sill of your window opening. *Your privacy channels will arrive as L pieces which stack together to form the U shape.

The shade raises and lowers within these channels, minimizing visibility through the edges and providing a more enclosed appearance. 

Our privacy channels can be ordered with any shade configuration to suit your needs. However, for the best performance and seamless operation, we recommend pairing them with a square cassette, heat-sealed hem bar, and remote motorized control. 

Channels provide coverage of 1 5/8”. 

Privacy channels ship from our production facility in Ohio, and will arrive separately from shades. ​

We are thrilled to announce the updated Roller Shade Collection will be available to order starting April 1, 2025. The new collection includes nearly 100 new fabrics, an updated sample book, and a new ordering option. ​
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​Motorization Updates
Inspired Shades Motorized Products

We're excited to share some upcoming improvements to our motorization options, including USB-C charging ports and sleek new designs.

Please note, the updates listed below apply for Inspired Shades motorization only and do not apply to Smart Home Motors. 

Remote Motor USB-C Charging Ports
All Inspired Shades Remote Motors are being updated to charge with a USB-C charging port. 

Remote Motors ordered from the Dual Sheer Shade Collection are now using USB-C charging ports. The rest of the Inspired Collections will follow as each factory runs through their inventory of the micro-USB motors. 

Hand Held Remotes
The hand-held 15 channel Inspired Shades Remotes have a new design and are available in both white and black. The new remotes feature a sleek design with added functionality including backlit LED Screen and AAA battery power. 

With the introduction of the new multi channel remotes, we will be discontinuing the single channel remote. 

This transition is expected to begin April 2025.  

How to OrderPlace orders under the Inspired Shades Drapery Hardware with Panels product in your ordering system. 

Drapery hardware is only available to order with drapery panels and is not available to order separately.

Drapery panels and hardware are placed on the same line item in your ordering system. The order quantity will be based on the number of requested drapery rods. One Way or Split Draw will determine the number of panels received. One Way will be one panel per rod, while Split Draw will be two panels per rod.

Example:
Quantity 1 - One Way = 1 Rod and 1 Panel
Quantity 2 - One Way = 2 Rods and 2 Panels

Quantity 1 - Split Draw = 1 Rod and 2 Panels
Quantity 2 - Split Draw = 2 Rods and 4 Panels

For more information, watch our video below:
>> How to Order Hardware with Drapery

Product Guide
Product guides have been updated to reflect this change and can be downloaded on the Inspired Shades Website.

Find information for Drapery Panels with hardware starting on page 26 in your product guide.

>> Download Product Guide
Password to access: inspiredtoolkit
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Current Orders in Quote Status
If you have a current open quote in Touchpoint under Inspired Shades Drapery Panels with Hardware, please resubmit the quote under Inspired Shades Drapery Hardware with Panels before sending the order through to ensure it aligns with the new configuration.