 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.
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 Breeze Fog* |  Breeze Mist* |  Breeze Sky* |
 Breeze Spring* |  Clemente Azure* |  Clemente Cobblestone* |
 Clemente Cotton* |  Clemente Gray* |  Clemente Honey* |
 Clemente Ice* |  Clemente Light Gray* |  Clemente Pebble* |
 Clemente Soft White* |  Esme Black |  Esme Dunes |
 Esme Sage |  Fleur Rose* |  Fleur Soft Gray* |
 Fleur Summer* |  Fleur Warm Gray* |  Gable Gray |
 Gable Olive |  Gable Thyme |  Hattie Gray |
 Hattie Hazel |  Hattie Macaroon |  Hattie Sky |
 Meadow Gray* |  Meadow Lavender* |  Meadow Sun* |
 Meadow Tan* |  Palmetto Gray* |  Palmetto Moss* |
 Palmetto Sage* |  Palmetto Tan* |  Pin Stripe Beige* |
 Pin Stripe Blue* |  Pin Stripe Gray* |  Redondo Sea Salt* |
 Redondo Snow Drop* |  Sheer Gray 120" Sheer |  Sheer Snow 120" Sheer |
 Tilley Chartreuse* |  Tilley Currant* |  Tilley Jet* |
 Tilley Mist* |  Tilley Tan* |  Tilley White* |
 Tinsley Brick |  Tinsley Dusty Rose |  Tinsley Latte |
 Tinsley Palm |  Tinsley Rust |  Tulum Natural |
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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.
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.
We are excited to announce that a new Dual Sheer Shade Collection sample book will be launching in August!
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
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
Our stock of the current Dual Sheer Shade sample book has been depleted.
Our new sample book is expected to be available in August 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
Our stock of the current Dual Sheer Shade sample book has been depleted.
Our new sample book is expected to be available in August 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
We are pleased to announce the production time for our Fabric Roman Shade Collection has been reduced to 4 weeks.
Keep up with current production times for all our collections on the Franchisee Toolkit. Production times are updated each week.
>> Current Production Times
For Fabric Roman Shades, the factory has implemented several new production processes to help reduce production times including hiring and training new employees for shade production and investing in new automated equipment for cutting fabrics.
Keep up with current production times for all our collections on the Franchisee Toolkit. Production times are updated each week.
>> Current Production Times
For Fabric Roman Shades, the factory has implemented several new production processes to help reduce production times including hiring and training new employees for shade production and investing in new automated equipment for cutting fabrics.
The video below shows cut lines being drawn for knife pleat shades.
The video below shows the laser cutter which is used to increase precision and speed.
The Natural Shade Collection has replaced the Woven Wood and Natural Woven Collections.
If you are still using our Woven Wood or Natural Woven sample books, please replace these with the Natural Shade sample book and begin using the Natural Shade Collection exclusively.
All new orders for natural shade products will need to be placed under the Natural Shade Collection.
Natural Shade Collection sample books are in stock and available to order! Sample books can be ordered for $175 each on the Inspired Shades Website.
>> Order Sample Books
If you are still using our Woven Wood or Natural Woven sample books, please replace these with the Natural Shade sample book and begin using the Natural Shade Collection exclusively.
All new orders for natural shade products will need to be placed under the Natural Shade Collection.
Natural Shade Collection sample books are in stock and available to order! Sample books can be ordered for $175 each on the Inspired Shades Website.
>> Order Sample Books
Natural Shade Collection Sample Book
Defective Sample Books
It has come to our attention that some of the Natural Shade sample books shipped previously have swatch card issues where the fabric falls off the backing of the swatch card. This issue has been corrected.
If your sample book has swatches that are coming loose, please follow the link below to request a new book to be sent to you free of charge.
>> Replace Defective Sample Books
It has come to our attention that some of the Natural Shade sample books shipped previously have swatch card issues where the fabric falls off the backing of the swatch card. This issue has been corrected.
If your sample book has swatches that are coming loose, please follow the link below to request a new book to be sent to you free of charge.
>> Replace Defective Sample Books
We have also been working with our factory to make our Exact Lift cordless control a better and more reliable system.
Exact Lift shades in all styles can now be ordered as narrow as 22" with lengths up to 72". This change applies for shades in all fabrics except solar fabrics. Solar Fabrics include: Aria, Cadenza, Capella, Forte, Metro, Ossia, Primo, and Tempo.
Our factory has also made an improvement in the production of Exact Lift shades which we expect will reduce the need to adjust tension due to shipping. Exact Lift shades will now have a tension screw cover, which will hold the tension screw in place and maintain the factory setting for shades in transit.
Product Guides
Product guides have been updated to reflect this change and can be downloaded on the franchisee toolkit.
>>Download US PDF Product Guide
>>Download CA PDF Product Guide
Exact Lift shades in all styles can now be ordered as narrow as 22" with lengths up to 72". This change applies for shades in all fabrics except solar fabrics. Solar Fabrics include: Aria, Cadenza, Capella, Forte, Metro, Ossia, Primo, and Tempo.
Our factory has also made an improvement in the production of Exact Lift shades which we expect will reduce the need to adjust tension due to shipping. Exact Lift shades will now have a tension screw cover, which will hold the tension screw in place and maintain the factory setting for shades in transit.
Product Guides
Product guides have been updated to reflect this change and can be downloaded on the franchisee toolkit.
>>Download US PDF Product Guide
>>Download CA PDF Product Guide
We are excited to announce that the free cordless promotion for our Roller Shade Collection has been extended through December 31, 2023. Continue to receive free cordless upgrades for the rest of the year!
New Roller Shade Options
We are working hard with the factory to finish the development of the new options we will be introducing for the Roller Shade Collection this year.
We had expected to introduce stage two of our 2023 collection launch this month with new cassette brackets and a low-cost flat valance.
Following the installation testing for these two options, we found there were some minor modifications needed in order to make these ready for launch.
We want to make sure any new products we offer are easy to install and have the quality you can expect to see from our collections, and we appreciate your patience as we add the finishing touches for these new options.
We will keep you informed on new expected launch dates.
We are working hard with the factory to finish the development of the new options we will be introducing for the Roller Shade Collection this year.
We had expected to introduce stage two of our 2023 collection launch this month with new cassette brackets and a low-cost flat valance.
Following the installation testing for these two options, we found there were some minor modifications needed in order to make these ready for launch.
We want to make sure any new products we offer are easy to install and have the quality you can expect to see from our collections, and we appreciate your patience as we add the finishing touches for these new options.
We will keep you informed on new expected launch dates.
All pre-ordered 2023 Roller Shade Collection sample books have been shipped. Place new sample book orders by visiting the Franchisee Toolkit. Books are currently in stock with a limited supply.
>> Order Sample Books for U.S.
>>Order Sample Books for CAD
Visit our YouTube channel for everything you need to know about this new book including details on the new fabrics that have been added and changes to the design of the sample book.
>> Watch on YouTube
Don't forget, you can order swatches for all the patterns in our collections, including our new roller shade options, on www.Shop-Inspired-Shades.com.
>> Visit the Roller Shade Collection Swatch Shop
>> Order Sample Books for U.S.
>>Order Sample Books for CAD
Visit our YouTube channel for everything you need to know about this new book including details on the new fabrics that have been added and changes to the design of the sample book.
>> Watch on YouTube
Don't forget, you can order swatches for all the patterns in our collections, including our new roller shade options, on www.Shop-Inspired-Shades.com.
>> Visit the Roller Shade Collection Swatch Shop
We are excited to announce that we have reduced the price for Smart Home Collection remotes in our collections.
Smart Home Collection remotes will now have a retail price of $145 US/$188 CAD for the Single Channel Remote and $150 US/$195 CAD for the Multi Channel Remote.
This change applies for all of our shade collections and is effective immediately for new orders.
Thank you for providing your feedback on our collections and allowing us to improve our options for you.
Smart Home Collection remotes will now have a retail price of $145 US/$188 CAD for the Single Channel Remote and $150 US/$195 CAD for the Multi Channel Remote.
This change applies for all of our shade collections and is effective immediately for new orders.
Thank you for providing your feedback on our collections and allowing us to improve our options for you.
Product Guides
Product guides have been updated to reflect this change and are now available for download on the Inspired Shades Website.
Product Guides can be downloaded within the Franchisee Toolkit
>> Download US PDF Product Guides
>>Download CAD PDF Product Guides
Product guides have been updated to reflect this change and are now available for download on the Inspired Shades Website.
Product Guides can be downloaded within the Franchisee Toolkit
>> Download US PDF Product Guides
>>Download CAD PDF Product Guides