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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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. 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 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. 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.

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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. Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by roomThis 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.

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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. 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. 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.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.

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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. 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. This creates the illusion of a large window and bigger room as there is no stopping and starting of curtains. 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.

Cornice is a more generalized term; it is the horizontal molding that covers a part of a window, a furniture or an exterior wall of a building. Serving mainly as a functional tool on buildings’ exterior walls, cornices are used to expel rainwater from the openings of a building facade. There are many different examples of building cornices but it is another topic which would require its own blog post.