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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While cornices are generally attached to ceiling edges, pelmets can be applied on the upper edge of the windows. So if you have a curtain fixture that you want to conceal, not situated on the ceiling, the surface you cover it with is called a pelmet, not a cornice.

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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 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. 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.Pelmets can be defined as cornices without having a crown molding on top. The origin of the word pelmet actually comes from an old English word, “palmette” or palm leaf as pelmets covered in fabric looks like palm leaves.

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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. 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.

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To consider curtain pelmets only as old fashioned decoration is an injustice in a world of global warming and high energy costs as curtain pelmets play a big part in the heating/cooling of your home. You can reduce your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint by using curtain pelmets as they act like shields for preventing hot air from entering inside in hot season and escaping in the cold season. 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. 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 padded and upholstered pelmet is large and heavy and lowers the appearance of height of the room. It is often troublesome to distinguish whether a hard top window treatment is a cornice or pelmet as they can be used interchangeably. They both can be defined as the decorative wooden plank covering the curtain fixture but they are technically a little different. Curtain pelmets can be used for hiding the top edge of the curtains and any fixtures on which the curtain is attached. Also, it helps control the airflow inside your room. As they are lightweight, they pose no threat if they ever dislodge from your ceiling. But being lightweight comes with a price; they aren’t very durable. You can easily make a dent in them with your fingernails. Now, as you did with the quilt batting, cover the structure with your fabric and staple to the inside. You can also decorate with your choice of accessories, such as ribbons if you wish. If you choose a patterned fabric, you may not need to. Step 5: Fit to the Wall

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Now it is time to begin cutting the foam core which will form the structure of your curtain pelmet. Cut them to the size as you have measured and secure them together using duct tape. If you choose to use plywood you will need to secure it using wood glue and nails. Step 3: Cover with Quilt Batting 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 Using cornices or pelmets in your room depends on the look you want to achieve. Cornices cover up all of the wall surface thus it is well-suited with good-looking curtains. With using pelmets, you can even make a simple cloth work in your room without having to consider getting aesthetically pleasing curtain fixtures. Do Pelmets Save Energy?This creates the illusion of a large window and bigger room as there is no stopping and starting of curtains.