Make your own beautiful pelmets
also known as window treatments cornice!

Curtain Ideas With Pictures » Pelmets/cornice

The best pelmets on the web...well I would say that I made and fitted them :-)

"These are a very simple but elegeant way to dress your window"

They are so simple but can make a window treatment look really special. This style of top treatment idea is so versatile you can make it fit almost any type of window.

Take a look at the pelmet pictures below and then if you want to see how I make them click on the link at the bottom of this page.

The beauty of these window treatment ideas which are also called window cornice, is if you change the drapery fabric, shape or drapery trimmings it totally transforms the look from classic window treatment style all the way to contemporary window treatment design. While still being basically the same thing.

These curtain designs come in all shapes and sizes

In the image above is a very contemporary look with a modern plain curtain fabric. Also notice the tassel bead trimming on the bottom edge of the top treatment and leading edge of the curtain.

Why interline these curtains ?

Well with curtain interlining it gives the curtain more body and a more luxurious look. This especially important when using light curtain fabrics. Checkout the picture above to see a window I have fitted showing a single curtain over a door. The curtain just drapes so much better.

If you want a quick and easy way to make your own cornice/pelmet. Then take a look at these cornice kits

on ebay.

Want a more traditional look ?

In the image below you can see this window treatment idea again with a Shaped top treatment. A more traditional look but still very stylish. Click on image for larger picture.

This one above was make with the ornate shape above to fill the space over the window. It will have roman shades fitted underneath to give some privacy in this kitchen. It's one of the largest kitchen windows I have seen. This window treatment design may be a bit over the top for most people but it still shows there are almost no limits to what you can do when it comes to curtain styles.

This one above is to have a pair of curtains hung underneath. Notice how the top corners have been cut off to allow it fit around the plaster coving. The window went almost to the ceiling so we had to make the pelmet sit flush with the ceiling to make it look right.

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"Dear Lee, Just wanted to say I found your site last week and it was an absolute godsend. Most helpful and informative - easy to follow instructions - and my very first bay window pelmet looks like the work of a true (and expensive) professional! Many many thanks for your site. Kind regards Neal"