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Are Curtain Pelmets Worth It?
Let's see what all this curtain pelmet fuss is about
Curtain pelmets you may think are a thing of the past and not suited to modern style homes, but alas, this doesn't need to be the case. With straight pelmets, curved and shaped pelmets and introducing braids, piping and borders, you can make them as stylish as you want.
There's a huge amount of reasons that curtain pelmets can be beneficial, both from a style point of view, and functionality-wise (often overlooked in the home styling!). We'll run through the pros, cons and different reasons why you may want to include curtain pelmets into your home.
Curtain pelmets - why have them?
- Firstly they offer an excellent solution for blackout in bedrooms, the top board minimised light seepage at the top and sides
- this is especially useful if your property has a cornice - meaning the curtains can't go right to the ceiling - a curtain pelmet stops to light coming through where it would otherwise escape from, leading to a better night's sleep
- A curtain pelmet allows for a neat and smart fitting of tracks
- all track and brackets are hidden, creating a seamless look and all the curtains, tracks and hardware hidden, which is a major plus point for some clients
So...do curtain pelmets suit your style?
There's no 'one style' for pelmets, and as our pelmets are all made to measure, we can make them to any style, whether it's sleek and modern, or traditional and classic.
- Modern options:
- plain materials - to keep it minimal
- no piping, trimming or borders - this adds to the sleek style
- softly padded - gives a cosy feel
- Traditional style:
- shaped pelmets add a more traditional aspect on the style
- trimming and braids add a classic element to the curtain pelmets
So...do curtain pelmets suit your style?
There's no 'one style' for pelmets, and as our pelmets are all made to measure, we can make them to any style, whether it's sleek and modern, or traditional and classic.
- Modern options:
- plain materials - to keep it minimal
- no piping, trimming or borders - this adds to the sleek style
- softly padded - gives a cosy feel
- Traditional style:
- shaped pelmets add a more traditional aspect on the style
- trimming and braids add a classic element to the curtain pelmets
What about bay windows?
Yes, curtain pelmets can also be perfectly suited to bay windows; whether it is curved, angles, or square shape, we can make bespoke pelmets to suit any bay shape.
- Square pelmets:
- for windows that are with right angles
- the sharper angles mean the pelmets needs to be shaped to accommodate the square shape
- Angles & shaped pelmets:
- most bay windows are angles which still needs a bespoke finish
- a template is made to create the angles or curved window shape
What fabrics suit curtain pelmets best?
Well, to be honest, all curtaining material can be made into pelmets, meaning you really can get the look and style you want.
- Plain materials:
- from cottons, linens to velvets, any plain or textured material can be used
- Patterns:
- pattern materials are generally a bit more traditional, givinig a more classic look
- Braids & trimmings:
- to add an extra layer of bespoke-ness to the system, you can make the curtain pelmets with braids and trimmings
So, there's many reasons why curtain pelmets can be beneficial from both a functionality point of view, and also from a design perspective.