5 Reasons to Add a Pelmet to Your New Curtains

You have plenty of things to consider when you're choosing curtains, but many people don't stop to think about whether or not they need a pelmet. A pelmet is a long piece of wood or fabric that is fitted at the top of a window over the upper part of a pair of curtains. They aren't right for every homeowner, but they boast several benefits that make them worth considering.

If you're adding new curtains to your home, learn just five reasons to consider including a pelmet.

1. Enhance Your Personal Style

Adding new curtains to your home provides the opportunity to put your own stylistic stamp on each room. You'll probably spend a fair amount of time comparing fabrics and designs before landing on the perfect curtains to meet your chosen aesthetic, and pelmets can be a great way to add a further design touch.

Pelmets are available in a range of styles, materials, colours and prints, and designs are available to meet anything from a minimalist aesthetic to a timeless sense of luxury. This allows them to provide an ideal finishing touch to any room, but they are particularly effective in rooms with high ceilings or large windows.

2. Block Out More Light

The main purpose of curtains is to block out light, but outside light can still get through even when the curtains are closed. After all, you are always going to be gaps around the edges.

Installing a pelmet with your curtains can help since a top board and fully boxed pelmet will cover the upper section above your curtains and significantly reduce light seepage. If you're already investing in blackout curtains or are installing curtains in your bedroom, it's well worth adding a pelmet to ensure your room gets as dark as possible when the curtains are closed.

3. Conceal Tracks and Fittings

Many curtain pelmets are fitted simply to hide the various fittings that attach your curtains to the wall and allow them to be opened and closed. Tracks and brackets will be installed within the pelmet, and the front of the pelmet will hang down over them to conceal all such fittings.

Many people prefer the neater appearance achieved by concealing curtain fittings behind a pelmet, especially if they're seeking a more minimal or modern design aesthetic. Concealed fittings are also popular when multiple tracks need to be installed, such as when curtains are used to cover bay windows.

4. Maintain the Perfect Temperature

Choosing the right curtains can help prevent heat from escaping your home during colder weather and keep the heat outside during the height of summer. This doesn't just keep your home at a comfortable temperature—it can also help you make significant savings on your utility bills.

While closed curtains will always help maintain interior temperatures, you can take this benefit one step further by adding a pelmet. They form a more solid barrier between a window and the rest of a room, and they are particularly good at trapped hot air and preventing it from circulating.

5. Prevent UV Rays From Entering

Blocking light from entering your home cuts down on glare and lets you get a good night's sleep, but it also prevents harsh UV rays from damaging your flooring and furniture. Over time, those rays can cause significant fading and discolouration, especially if you live in a hotter part of the country.

While curtains can help protect your flooring and furniture from UV rays, a pelmet can prevent the sun from discolouring the walls and ceiling around the top of your curtains.

Whether you need help choosing the curtain pelmet to fit your needs or wish to move ahead with an order, the team here at Flair Curtains, Blinds & Shutters can help. Family owned and operated, we can provide a free measure and quote to help ensure you find the right window treatment to meet your needs. For any further assistance, feel free to contact us today.