Once synonymous with old stately homes filled with heavy drapes, it’s time to rethink curtain pelmets. While still providing the same functional benefits — hiding curtain rods, blocking light, and streamlining a space — designers are using new, modern pelmet ideas to approach the traditional design element, creating layered spaces with an artful touch.
“Similar to frilly dresses and oversized collars, people are becoming more confident with more traditional interior styles,” explains interior designer Kate Guinness, regarding the modern window treatment trend. “Just like with vanity, larder, and bed skirts, window pelmets are being used more frequently today.”
