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Motorized Idle End - Motor Noise Issue

9/29/2023

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It has come to our attention that there have been increasing noise issues with our motorized roller shades, and we have been working with our factory to find a solution. 

We found that a frequent cause of noise was from our idle end, which has a spring-loaded pin. We found the connection of the pin to the bracket could cause a grinding or squeaking noise when the shade is in operation. 

We are now using a new idle end for motorized roller shades in a cassette. The new idle end is installed to the cassette on a shelf rather than by inserting the spring-loaded pin. With the new idle end, we expect to see a reduction in noise issues for shades in cassettes. 

Thank you for offering feedback for our collections and for allowing us to constantly improve. 

Note: The new idle end is being used in cassette shades only and will not affect our shade installation method. ​
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​New Idle End and Idle Side Bracket
cassette shades only
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Ivory Liner - Fabric Roman Shades

8/9/2023

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Ivory LinerFabric Roman Shade Collection

Light-filtering Ivory liner is now available as an additional liner color for Fabric Roman Shades. Ivory liners have a warm white tone and create a softer look when light is coming through. 

Liners may be requested free of charge to be added to existing sample books. Follow the link below to request swatches. 

>> Order Ivory Liner Swatches
Collection Production Time 
Don't forget our production time for Fabric Roman Shades has been reduced to 4 weeks. 
Product Guides
Updated product guides can be downloaded on Franchisee Toolkit. 
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>> Download US Product Guides
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August 2023 Discount

7/19/2023

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We are excited to offer 10% off on all of our Inspired Shade Collections during the month of August.

This discount will be offered starting August 1st, 2023 to 11:59pm EST August 31st, 2023. Please note the product will automatically be reduced by 10% and will not show the discount as a separate line item. 

This discount will be automatically applied to all orders from our shade and drapery collections.
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Fabric Roman / Drapery Panel Crossover Fabrics

7/11/2023

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Our 2023 Drapery Panel Collection update includes 40 fabrics that crossover to the Fabric Roman Shade Collection. 

Crossover fabrics include all colors of Clemente, Geneva, Redondo, and Tilley, as well as select prints!

>> View the Updated Collection
Sample Book Labels
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Drapery Panel sample book labels are noted for the fabrics that are available to order as both Drapery Panels or Fabric Roman Shades.

Fabric Roman Shade sample book labels can be updated to note the crossover patterns with stickers. Sticker packs should be requested for the number of Fabric Roman Shade sample books you have. 

>> Request Fabric Roman Shade Label Update Stickers
Sample Books
Sample books for both collections can be ordered on the Inspired Shades website. Fabric Roman Shade sample books are available with limited stock, and new orders for Drapery Panel sample books will ship in August. 

>> Order Sample Books
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Left: Fabric Roman Shade Sample Book ($160)
Right: Drapery Panel Sample Book ($150)
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FABRIC ROMAN SHADE COLLECTION

6/28/2023

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Over the past several weeks, we have been working with our factory to improve the production time for the Fabric Roman Shade Collection.

We are pleased to announce a steady 4-week production time for Fabric Roman Shades. 
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Discounted Hand Samples
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As a token of our appreciation for your patience as we worked through production issues, we are offering semi-customizable hand samples for $35.

Hand samples are available with two size options, cordless control, light-filtering liners, and bottom panel alignment. Fabric choice and design options are fully customizable! 

Complete the form below to request your hand samples.

>> $35 Hand Samples
Fabric Roman Shade Webinar
We will also be hosting a webinar where we will be training on the selling features and options in this program. 

Register to join us on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 9am or 12pm EST. 

>> Register for July 14th at 9am EST
>> Register for July 14th at 12pm EST 
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Sample Books
Sample books for the collection are in stock with limited availability. Books are $160 each and can be ordered on the Inspired Shades Website. 

>> Order Sample Books
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Redesigned Roller Shade Cassette

6/20/2023

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We are pleased to announce our new Roller Shade Collection cassette will now be used for all new orders. All new orders for cassette shades placed starting June 19 and forward will use our new cassette.

Our updated design allows improved installation and functionality.

We have redesigned our cassettes and installation brackets so the brackets can fit snugly around the cassette. This allows the back of the cassette and the shade fabric to sit closer to the window with a minimal gap.

Our cassettes have also been updated to include a light blocking strip at the top of the cassette, which will help reduce light leak for inside mount shades.
Product Guides
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Updated product guides can be downloaded within the Franchisee Toolkit.
>> Download US Product Guides
>> Download CA Product Guides
 
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2023 Drapery Product Guide

6/12/2023

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​The Drapery Panel Collection product guide has been redesigned to make selling and specifying draperies simpler than ever!

​Materials Reference Table

Information for panels and cut fabric can be found in our combined Materials Reference.
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​Terminology Pages

Terminology pages include photos an explanations of the different options available within the collection.
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​Ordering and Specification Information
Ordering information and panel specifications are broken out by header. Each header style includes best practices, fullness examples, specifications, coverage charts, and top hole placement charts.
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​Using Maximum Coverage Charts
To use the maximum coverage charts, start by determining your coverage area. Next, choose your return size, desired fullness, and whether you will have one way or split draw panels. Your panel width will correspond to your selections.

For example, you can cover a 97" coverage area with 200% fullness using double width split draw grommet panels with 3 1/2" returns. 
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Using Top Hole Placement Charts
​To use the top hole placement charts, determine if your hardware placement is based on drapery length or if drapery length is based on hardware placement.

Hardware placement based on drapery length should be used if you know how long the panels will be and are flexible on hardware placement.

Drapery length based on hardware placement  should be used if you have a set location for your hardware.
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Price Tables
Our price tables have been condensed to make the collection easier to quote. You will find sheers in Groups A and B and non-sheers in Groups C - G.

​Sample Books

The new collection is presented in a true sample book with a hard cover and sample swatches on headers that can be removed easily.

Sample books are available for $150 USD/$195 CAD. 


Our first shipment of sample books has sold out and pre-orders will be filled in the order they were received beginning in early June. We hope to fill all remaining pre-orders in July. 

New book orders are expected to ship in late July/early August. 

>> Place New Book Orders (US)
>> Place New Book Orders (CA)
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2023 Drapery Panel Collection

5/25/2023

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Our revamped Drapery Panel Collection will be available June 12, 2023!

In the new collection, find the same affordable drapery panel options with more fabrics, a new sample book, and a rewritten product guide.


​Fabric Update
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The new collection will feature 100 fabrics, with several options that are also available as Fabric Roman Shades: Clemente, Geneva, Redondo, Tilley, and select prints.

There will be 18 brand-new fabrics in the collection including velvet textures, sheers available up to 120” long, and bold color pops.

Scroll below to view all the new patterns. 


​Rewritten Product Guide

We have rewritten our product guide to make selling and specifying drapery panels simpler than ever!

In our new product guide, find drapery terminology as well as best practices, maximum coverage charts, and installation guidelines for each header style. Our price groups have also been condensed to make the collection easier to quote. 

Visit the Franchisee Toolkit to download the new guide. 


​Sample Books

The new collection will be presented in a true sample book with a hard cover and sample swatches on headers that can be removed easily. Sample books are available for $150. 

If you preordered sample books, your order will be shipped in early June. Please note, we received a huge amount of pre-ordered sample books, which have depleted our current sample book stock.

All new book orders are expected to ship in July or early August. 

>> Place New Book Orders (US)
>> Place New Book Orders (CA)
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fabric update

* Notes patterns that are also available as Fabric Roman Shades.
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Breeze Fog*
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Breeze Mist*
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Breeze Sky*

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Breeze Spring*
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Clemente Azure*
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Clemente Cobblestone*

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Clemente Cotton*
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Clemente Gray*
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Clemente Honey*

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Clemente Ice*
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Clemente Light Gray*
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Clemente Pebble*

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Clemente Soft White*
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Esme Black
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Esme Dunes

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Esme Sage
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Fleur Rose*
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Fleur Soft Gray*

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Fleur Summer*
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Fleur Warm Gray*
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Gable Gray

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Gable Olive
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Gable Thyme
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Hattie Gray

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Hattie Hazel
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Hattie Macaroon
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Hattie Sky

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Meadow Gray*
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Meadow Lavender*
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Meadow Sun*

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Meadow Tan*
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Palmetto Gray*
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Palmetto Moss*

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Palmetto Sage*
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Palmetto Tan*
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Pin Stripe Beige*

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Pin Stripe Blue*
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Pin Stripe Gray*
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Redondo Sea Salt*

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Redondo Snow Drop*
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Sheer Gray
120" Sheer
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Sheer Snow
120" Sheer

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Tilley Chartreuse*
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Tilley Currant*
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Tilley Jet*

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Tilley Mist*
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Tilley Tan*
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Tilley White*

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Tinsley Brick
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Tinsley Dusty Rose
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Tinsley Latte

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Tinsley Palm
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Tinsley Rust
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Tulum Natural
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Emergency Freight Surcharge Reduction

5/25/2023

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Please note that starting on Tuesday May 30th, our per shade freight surcharge will be reduced from $12 to $10 for all Inspired Shades roller shade, fabric roman shade, drapery panel, and natural shade products. 
 
We have been working hard this year to reduce our freight costs, but fuel surcharges have remained high, and it has not been an easy job to extract concessions from the freight companies. Commercial airline to Asia activity is far below pre-pandemic levels, which greatly reduces available capacity. UPS is also renegotiating their labor contract with the Teamsters and has no appetite to discuss cost reductions until that is resolved.
 
We do believe that we will make further progress on cost reductions in the next few months, but it is a slow process. We thank you for your continued support and patience and are committed to securing the best possible costs and service levels for your business.
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Dual Sheer Shade Collection Sample Books

5/10/2023

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We are excited to announce that a new Dual Sheer Shade Collection sample book will be launching in October! 

In the new book, you'll find over 50 new patterns featuring more gray, black, and soft neutral color tones as well as additional bright white options, including true bright white room-darkening patterns. We focused on adding patterns with more texture for increased variety in the new book. 

We are also working to add look books as a part of our collections, starting with Dual Sheer Shades! The new sample book will include a look book that will show all the available options with beautifully styled photography. 

Our new sample book is expected to launch in August. Books can be pre-ordered for $225 on the Franchisee Toolkit.

>> Pre-order the Dual Sheer Shade Sample Book
Current Dual Sheer Shade Sample Books
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Our stock of the current Dual Sheer Shade sample book has been depleted. 

Our new sample book is expected to be available in October and will be used for all new book orders.

Keep in mind you can always order swatch samples to be shipped to you or your customer free of charge by visiting www.Shop-Inspired-Shades.com.

>> Visit the Swatch Shop
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