Nestled by the lake in Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, this beautiful home combines waterfront serenity with refined interior design. The homeowner wanted window treatments that honoured both — something elegant enough to match the stylish interiors, yet functional enough to handle the light and privacy demands of lakeside living. The answer: Roman shades in a stunning designer fabric, with a smart mix of motorized and cordless operation throughout the home. A Combination of Motorized & Cordless Not every window in a home needs motorization. In this project, we took a practical, room-by-room approach — motorizing the shades on large, high, or hard-to-reach windows where manual operation would be inconvenient, and using cordless spring mechanisms on standard-height windows where a simple pull of the bottom rail is perfectly comfortable. This combination strategy gives the homeowner the best of both worlds: the luxury and convenience of motorization where it matters most, and the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of cordless where it makes sense. Both systems are child-safe, cord-free, and deliver the same beautiful Roman fold — the only difference is how you operate them. Stylish Designer Fabric The fabric selection is what elevates these Roman shades from functional to extraordinary. The homeowner chose a richly textured designer fabric with a sophisticated weave pattern that…