 Drapery Hardware color samples are now available to order. Color samples include a 4" cutting of drapery rod in our four available colors. See images below. Ordering optionsDrapery Hardware color samples can be ordered on their own for $30 USD or $40 CAD per kit. The Drapery Sample Bundle option which includes our Drapery Panel Sample Book, Drapery Hand Sample Bag, and Drapery Hardware color sample kit is available for $265 USD or $345 CAD total. Both options can be ordered on the Inspired Shades website by following the link below. >> Order Drapery Samples (US) >> Order Drapery Samples (CA)  Drapery Sample Bundle
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INSIDE MOUNT TOP-DOWN BOTTOM-UP SHADESThanks to your valuable feedback and a close look at remake trends, we've made an important update designed to benefit both you and your customers. We've taken steps to help avoid common issues and streamline your experience. Effective July 1, 2025, Inside Mount Top-Down Bottom-Up shades will no longer be available to order with returns. This update is being made to help avoid the larger light gaps that can occur on either side of the shade when returns are used for an inside mount. If returns are needed for an inside mount Top-Down Bottom-Up shade, please order it as outside mount with returns and subtract 1" from the overall width to allow for a 1/2" deduction on each side of the shade. This change will be reflected in your most recent Inspired Natural Shade product guide, and a warning will also appear in the ordering system to help prevent errors going forward.  New options now availableWe now have new options available for our collections including improvements to our motorization options and new fabrics for the Natural Roller Shade Collection. motorization improvementsMotorization 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. natural roller shade fabric updatesWe've added 10 new fabrics to the Natural Roller Shade Collection. The new fabrics are made with a tighter weave, allowing for more opacity. This increases the privacy level offered for this collection in single shades. All new fabrics are available up to 114" wide. The new fabrics will be included for new book orders and are available in a complimentary update pack for existing books. >> View the New Fabrics >> Order New Books >> Order Complimentary Update Packs product guidesProduct 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  We are thrilled to announce the updated Natural Roller Shade Collection will be available to order starting June 3rd, 2025. new fabricsThe updated collection will have 10 new fabrics that are made with a denser weave, resulting in a more opaque fabric ideal for privacy. Additionally, the new fabrics have a maximum width of 114" allowing for wider installation locations.
CASSETTE BRACKETSIn addition to the improvements above, starting June 3rd, 2025 this collection will begin using color matched cassette brackets.  SAMPLING AND UPDATE PACKSNew 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 GUIDESProduct 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 MOTORIZATION UPDATESThe updated collection will include the Inspired Shades motorization updates, previously announced. Visit our Updates page to learn more.
>> Motorization Updates Motorization updates including our redesigned Pro Wand and 15-channel remotes will be available to order starting June 3, 2025. Pro WandOur 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:
 INSPIRED SHADES RemotesOur 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:
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:
*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 Channel Option (Only available in US) Our new Privacy Channel option helps to close gaps on the sides of shades. While this option offers some light blocking, it is not a complete room darkening solution. Privacy Channels are available in white, beige, gray, bronze, and black. Order this through the Inspired Roller Shade product or our new ordering option, Inspired Shades Parts and Accessories!  Product Guides Product guides have been updated to reflect these changes and can be downloaded on the Inspired Shades Website through the Franchisee Toolkit. >> US Download Product Guides >> CA Download Product Guides Password to access: inspiredtoolkit  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  How to Order Within 'Inspired Shades Roller Shades' Product Orders can be placed directly on the Roller Shade line item. When ordered this way, privacy channels will be rough cut* and priced to the size of your window up to 93” x 93”. *When ordered with shades, channels are provided with an extra inch on each channel, allowing you to trim the channels for a precise fit. Within 'Inspired Shades Parts and Accessories' Product For a more cost effective solution or for retrofitting previous orders, you can also place orders for Privacy Channels under our new product: Inspired Shades Parts and Accessories. Within this product, we offer the option for 48" and 94" standard channel lengths, allowing you to cut the channels to your desired size.  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.  Privacy Channel Colors
White, Beige, Gray, Bronze, Black April 1 - September 30, 2025
We are excited to offer 10% off on Inspired Shades and Smart Home Collection motorization. This discount applies to the cost of motorization upgrades and motorization accessories. The 10% discount is automatically applied for the following collections:
Please note orders must be placed by 11:59 PM EST on September 30 to have the discount applied.  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. NEW FABRICS
All of the PVC-Free Solar Screens are antimony trioxide free and are available to order in Massachusetts.
All print fabrics are available in both Light-Filtering and Room-Darkening.
Updated Sample BookThe sample book has been updated with a refreshed design and additional sales tools including:
 Privacy Channels*
Product GuidesProduct guides have been updated to reflect these changes and can be downloaded on the Inspired Shades Website. The Roller Shade Lookbook is also available for download on our product guide pages. >> Download Product Guides and Lookbook (US) >> Download Product Guides and Lookbook (CA) Password to access: inspiredtoolkit |
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