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Standard and Extended depth returns will be available for outside mount shades on October 1, 2025. There are no changes to the option or specification for inside mount shades. Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about this update or continue reading below. >> Watch Extended Returns Explained Standard depth returns are made to the depth of the head rail. Extended depth returns are made slightly deeper than the head rail and help close the gap between the wall and the back of the shades. To allow extended returns to fit properly to the shade valance and return back to the wall, we will change the way outside mount shades are made:
This specification update will apply to all woven wood and fabric roman shade collections including Portfolio Collection Natural Shades, Walden Premier, Walden Select, and Portfolio Collection Fabric Roman Shades. 
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We are adding the option for a Plug-In Power Adapter for all our shade collections on October 1, 2025. This accessory powers the 12 V DC External Power Motors. The Plug-In Power Adapter simply connects to the motor's lead wire and plugs into a standard wall outlet. The Plug-In Power Adapter provides continuous power and eliminates the need to recharge or use battery packs. Please note, the Plug-In Power Adapter includes a 60" lead wire. 48" and 96" extension cables are available. To avoid operational issues, when paired with the Plug-In Power Adapter, the total length of the lead wire and extension cable should not exceed 16 1/2’.  ORDERING SYSTEM NOTEIn your ordering system, you will now see the External Power Motor instead of the External Battery Pack Motor option. This motor can be paired with an external battery pack, AA battery tubes, or the Plug-In Power Adapter to receive power, so the name has been updated.
We are excited to reintroduce wand controlled motorized shades with the new Pro Wand motor. Pro Wand will be available for all collections starting October 1, 2025. The Pro Wand maintains the simple functionality and programming experience of our original wand control, with a redesigned look and connection. Features of the new design:
  We are excited to introduce Natural Draperies to our woven wood collections starting October 1, 2025! Natural Draperies present a sophisticated and stylish way to cover large windows or sliding doors. Natural material is railroaded to hang vertically and glides smoothly in a decorative traversing track. Draperies can be ordered in one way or split draw configurations. Learn more about this new option by visiting our website. >> Learn More Natural Draperies will be available to order for our woven wood collections including Portfolio Collection Natural Shades, Walden Premier, and Walden Select. Updated product guides will be available in the coming weeks. FOLDING DOOR DISCONTINUATIONNatural Draperies are being introduced to replace Folding Door options. All Folding Door products will be discontinued on October 1, 2025. We are no longer able to source the components for this option and have brought in Natural Draperies as an elevated replacement.
Folding Doors will be removed from our product guides and your ordering system starting October 1, 2025. We are improving the specification for lined valances. Lined valances are intended to block the outline of the components from showing through to the front of the valance when light is coming through.
Previously, unlined shades defaulted to a color coordinated light-filtering liner for all lined valances, and light-filtering lined shades used matching light-filtering liners on the valance. We have found that when valances use light-filtering liners, the outline of the components is often still visible through the front of the valance. As of September 10th, 2025, our new standard specification is to use color matched room-darkening liners on all valances to fully block the view of the components. Unlined shades will have room-darkening lined valances matched to the shade fabric color. Light-filtering shades will have room-darkening lined valances matched to the light-filtering liner color. You may also change your lined valance color when placing orders. Room-Darkening lined shades will continue to use the matching room-darkening liner color for the lined valance.  Natural Draperies present a sophisticated and stylish way to cover large windows or sliding doors. When specifying, note that the Natural Drapery will include decorative track with your choice of rounded or rectangular profile. Because draperies install using a decorative track, valances are not needed for this product. Natural material is railroaded to hang vertically when ordered in this style. Draperies require edge binding, which is sewn to all four sides to protect the edges and is included in the price of the drape. Natural draperies are constructed using wave tape. Hooks attach to carriers, which glide smoothly in a traversing track while maintaining their structure when being opened and closed. Natural Draperies are made with 150% fullness will be available to order for our woven wood collections including Portfolio Collection Natural Shades, Walden Premier, and Walden Select. Updated product guides will be available in the coming weeks. Note: Natural Draperies are being added as a replacement for Folding Doors. See Folding Door Discontinuation at the bottom of this post for more details. OPENING OPTIONS ONE WAY  CENTER OPENING DECORATIVE TRACKTracks have been specially sourced for this product to ensure smooth operation. Tracks are included in the price of the drapery. Rounded and Square profiles are available in six color options.
FOLDING DOOR DISCONTINUATIONNatural Draperies are being introduced to replace Folding Door options. All Folding Door products will be discontinued on October 1, 2025. We are no longer able to source the components for this option and have brought in Natural Draperies as an elevated replacement.
Folding Doors will be removed from our product guides and your ordering system starting October 1, 2025. Direct (Top) Mounted Shades When direct mounting fabric roman shades without using the installation slots in the headrail, it is possible to create a fabric pull in the valance for standard shades or shade fabric for waterfall shades. Please see the instruction below on avoiding pulls and an update around our replacement policy when this issue occurs. Because the head rail is fabric wrapped, it is important to always use the pre-drilled installation slots when direct mounting into the installation surface. The fabric around the slots has a reinforced opening that helps prevent the valance or shade fabric from pulling when the shade is installed. For direct mount Fabric Roman Shades, please always ensure installations use the provided screws and washers to hold the shade in place and that shades are installed using the pre-drilled slots. Previously, we allowed no-cost remakes for this issue. Because this can be avoided with proper installation, remakes may have to be processed with an Oops discount starting September 1, 2025. Our product guide and installation instructions now reflect this change.  Direct mount shades should always be installed through the installation slot in the head rail with the provided screws and washers.
 Drapery Panels are available to order for all fabrics in the Portfolio Collection Fabric Roman Shade sample book. Our drapery option is available to order as panels only to be installed with custom hardware or as panels with hardware to be installed with Pro Design’s telescoping drapery rods. The collection offers five header styles: Grommet, Pinch Pleat, Ring Ready, Back Tab, and Rod Pocket. Single, double, triple, and quadruple widths are available. Custom lengths are available between 18” and 120”.  Drapery Hardware Color KitDrapery Hardware color samples are also available. Color samples include a 4" cutting of drapery rod in our four available colors. See images below. Drapery Hardware color samples can be ordered for $30 per kit. The kit can be ordered on the Pro Design website by following the link below. >> Order Drapery Hardware Samples Order kits under Drapery Hardware Kit on this link. Thanks to your valuable feedback and a close look at remake trends, we've made a specification update for Cordless TDBU shades. Effective July 15th, 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 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. This will leave a 1/2" gap on either side for the shade fabric, and the valance will be 1/4" wider on either side to create a clean corner with the returns. This change will be reflected in the next version of the Portfolio Collection Natural Shade, Walden Premier, and Walden Select product guides. A warning will also appear in the ordering system to help prevent errors going forward.   We are thrilled to announce the updated Portfolio Natural Roller Shade Collection is now available to order! NEW FABRICSThe new sample book includes 19 new fabrics. Many of the new fabrics are available up to 114" wide, allowing for wider installation locations. You will also find new textures, ranging from ultra sheer, delicate weaves as well as tighter weaves designed for increased privacy. >> View the New Fabrics >> Learn More About the Collection SAMPLE BOOKS + UPDATE PACKSAll existing and new Natural Roller Shade sample book orders will ship mid June. You will receive tracking details once your order has been shipped. New sample book orders can be placed by visiting the Pro Design website. New books are available for $150. >> Order Sample Books Complimentary update packs are also available for existing sample books. Follow the link below to request update packs. >> Order Update Packs PRODUCT GUIDESProduct guides have been updated to reflect these changes and can be downloaded on the Pro Design Website through Vendor Resources. >> Download Product Guides  |
