Three-in-One Curtain Track Double Tracks and Curtain Pelmet Ceiling Mounting for Living Room Bedroom Customize Length (Ivory White Length 200cm)

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Curtain pelmets are not used only for functional purposes though. You can break the monotony of single-colored walls, match it with your furniture to enhance the theme of your room, create a frame for your window and so on… It is only up to your imagination. What Is the Difference Between a Cornice and a Pelmet? Wooden curtain pelmets can be found in traditional and modern houses alike. You can see subtle, functional curtain pelmets made of plain wood in any modern house today. In old times though, as woodworking was an expensive craft and quality wood was not purchasable by most of the population, pelmets could be found in houses of the high-class.

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You can attach strips of light behind the curtain pelmet to enhance the ambient light of the room. The light bouncing off from the curtains will prevent glare. Having said that, additional light exposure on your curtains can fade its color if you are going with a color other than white. This padded and upholstered pelmet is large and heavy and lowers the appearance of height of the room. Wooden curtain pelmets can be shaped in many different ways. They can be shaped with curves, they can be straight bands, they can have ornamentation. The intricacy of the woodwork enhances the visual quality of a pelmet.

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It is an different fabric to the curtains and quite frankly, I think the curtains get lost in this example, but the pelmet is certainly one of the main focal points of the room. This creates the illusion of a large window and bigger room as there is no stopping and starting of curtains. This way the french doors are left unadorned during the day and at night the entire curtain can be pulled around the wall creating one long and continuous curtain wall.The look you want to achieve is an important criteria for your pelmet depth. If you want a decorated pelmet, you might want a wider pelmet to increase the surface area to apply more decorations. If you don’t want to overcrowd your room, just use a simple narrow pelmet -to the limit of its functionality. Types of Curtain Pelmets There are many types of curtain pelmets depending on material, ornamentation, size and installation style. While some materials have an old fashioned look, some materials add a modern flair to your room. It mostly comes down to the color scheme of your room, your furniture style, and of course window count. Metal curtain pelmets are the go-to if you intend to have a durable and stylish look. Depending on your furniture and overall style of your room, metal curtain pelmets are irreplaceable in some cases. If you have tall windows or curtain walls with metal mullions, metal pelmets will complement your windows astonishingly. There are numerous variations, so take a look at the photograph examples below and see if you can get some ideas on using pelmets in your curtain design. The drop measurement for your pelmet will be calculated for you in proportion to the length of your curtains.

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Foamboard curtain pelmets are the next best thing after their wooden counterparts. They are very simple to install and leave almost no trace when removed so you can install plasterboard curtain pelmets even if you are renting. And they are even cheaper than MDF or plywood curtain pelmets. Many fabricated designs are available with generally low price ranges. In this example it provides a more elegant curtain and makes the window appear larger than it is rather than creating a single pelmet over the window and designating the actual size of it.You can make a pelmet for curtains by using foam core or plywood to create a structure which can be covered in a fabric of your choice and mounted to the wall above your curtains. They can add a finishing touch to your window design. Curtain pelmets are decorative boards that hide curtain installation details. There are many different types of curtain pelmets available on the market. Curtain pelmets can suit any kind of room, can be fixed to any kind of window having different shapes and be applied in different lengths for different sized windows in the same room. They can be straight, curved, can have ornamentation or plain so on and so forth. While decorated curtain pelmets might have an old-fashioned look, there are many minimalistic and modern pelmet designs available today.