Roman shades bring a softness and fabric richness to a window that roller blinds and horizontal blinds cannot — and for Barrie homes, Collingwood chalets, Muskoka cottages, and the diverse residential market across Simcoe County, custom Roman shades Barrie homeowners order from Crazy Joe’s deliver a made-to-measure window treatment with the tailored look that distinguishes a well-designed interior. Crazy Joe’s Roman shades are made to your exact window measurement in our Mississauga workshop, in flat, hobbled, and relaxed styles, in hundreds of fabric options, and with the lining type — unlined, light-filtering, or blackout — that matches the room’s function. Free in-home consultation and professional installation across Barrie, Collingwood, Orillia, Midland, Innisfil, Bradford, Wasaga Beach, and all of Simcoe County.

Roman Shade Styles for Simcoe County Homes

Flat Roman Shades

Flat Roman shades fold into clean, horizontal pleats as they rise — with no fabric beyond the pleat depth visible from the front when raised. The most tailored and graphic of all Roman styles, flat shades are ideal for Barrie living rooms and dining rooms where a structured, contemporary window treatment is the design goal.

Hobbled / Waterfall Roman Shades

Hobbled Roman shades maintain their fold structure even when fully lowered — cascading in continuous, overlapping folds across the entire window face. The rich, layered fabric appearance suits Simcoe County’s cottage aesthetic and Barrie’s more traditional interior styles.

Relaxed Roman Shades

Relaxed Roman shades have a gentle curve at the bottom hem that drapes softly even when fully lowered — a casual, romantic window treatment that suits the cottage country aesthetic of Muskoka and Georgian Bay properties.

Blackout-Lined Roman Shades

Any Roman shade fabric can be finished with a blackout interlining — converting the decorative shade into a room-darkening panel without changing its outward appearance. Ideal for Barrie and Collingwood bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms.

Roman Shades for Barrie and Simcoe County Cottage Properties

Simcoe County and Muskoka cottage properties have their own window covering needs — casual, comfortable aesthetics that complement natural wood interiors and lake views, paired with genuine light control for bedrooms and sleeping lofts. Crazy Joe’s Roman shades in natural linen, cotton canvas, and relaxed weaves are a popular choice for Barrie-area cottage clients. Our in-home consultation service extends to cottage properties across Simcoe County and Muskoka — we travel to your cottage to measure and present fabric options in the actual space.

Why Barrie Homeowners Choose Crazy Joe’s

Crazy Joe’s is a factory-direct drapery and blinds company — meaning the products you receive are manufactured specifically for your windows in our Mississauga workshop, not pulled from retail stock and adjusted to fit. There are no middlemen, no retail markup, and no compromise on sizing. Every measurement is taken by our own team during a free in-home consultation, every product is cut and assembled to those exact measurements, and every installation is completed by our own installers — not subcontractors.

Our factory-direct model consistently delivers better value than retail window covering stores for the same reason: we’ve eliminated every margin between the factory and your window. The savings are real, and the quality — because we control every step of the process — is consistently higher than what retail chains deliver at comparable price points.

Our Free In-Home Consultation

Every Crazy Joe’s order begins with a free in-home consultation — we visit your Barrie home with working samples of every product we carry, demonstrate motorized options, and present fabrics and finishes in your actual room, in your actual light, against your actual walls and floors. There’s no showroom visit required, no guessing what something will look like in your space, and no obligation to order.

During the consultation, our specialist takes precise measurements of every window — checking for level, square, and plumb, and advising on the most appropriate mounting method and product for each window’s specific dimensions and light exposure. Those measurements drive everything that follows: accurate fabrication, correct fitting, and a result that looks intentional and professional from every angle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Roman shade style is best for a Barrie bedroom?

For a Barrie bedroom, a flat or hobbled Roman shade in a blackout-lined fabric provides the most complete light control with a clean, finished appearance. The flat style is more contemporary; the hobbled style is warmer and more traditional. Our in-home consultants bring fabric and lining samples so you can see how each combination performs in your bedroom’s actual light.

Can Roman shades be motorized in a Simcoe County cottage?

Yes. Crazy Joe’s Roman shades are available with battery motorization that requires no wiring — ideal for Simcoe County cottages where adding electrical wiring to window areas may not be practical. Battery motorized Roman shades typically require recharging once or twice a year.

How are Roman shades different from roller blinds?

A roller blind rolls up into a compact tube — providing a very clean, minimal appearance when raised. A Roman shade folds into horizontal pleats or cascading folds — providing a fabric-forward, decorative appearance whether raised or lowered. Roman shades are the right choice when the window treatment is meant to be part of the room’s décor.

Does Crazy Joe’s measure and install Roman shades at cottages in Muskoka and Georgian Bay?

Yes. Crazy Joe’s in-home consultation and installation service covers Barrie, all of Simcoe County, and cottage properties in Muskoka and Georgian Bay. Contact us at 647-878-4459 to schedule a consultation at your cottage property.

Serving Barrie and the Surrounding GTA

Crazy Joe’s serves Barrie, Collingwood, Orillia, Midland, Innisfil, Bradford, Wasaga Beach, and Simcoe County — as well as the broader GTA, 905 region, and Simcoe County. Call 647-878-4459, visit crazyjoes.com/, or stop by our showroom at the DunWynn Centre, 1650 Dundas St E, Unit #8, Mississauga, ON L4X 2Z3. Open Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm ET.

Our Barrie Service Area

The map below shows every community Crazy Joe’s serves in Barrie and surrounding areas.