How to fit a double curtain in a narrow pelmet?

kateaw

Hi,

I am in a brick unit from 1960's and am wanting to put in a double curtain (one sheer for privacy and one block out for warmth).

We have a pelmet, and it's too narrow to fit a double curtain track bracket, and we would struggle to get a drill up there as well. 

We initially wanted to take out the pelmet like the inspiration photo attached but feel it was outside our wheelhouse! We are going to get someone in to re-cover the ceiling so its smooth, maybe even dropping it a few centimetres to create space for wiring so we can have more smaller lights rather than the old fashioned light so could always wait and ask them if they can take out the pelmet?

Measurements are a 240 drop from floor to ceiling, and wanting it to cover a width of 320, with ideally a wave or s wave fold.

We were looking at these for sheers but the drop is too short: https://www.bunnings.com.au/windoware-500-x-213cm-white-renzo-sheer-rod-pocket-curtain-1-pack-white_p0367097

We were looking at these for blockouts, and converting the eyelet to a s-wave tape: https://www.bunnings.com.au/windoware-140-x-250cm-cloud-hayman-eyelet-blockout-curtain-1-pack-cloud_p0367013 (so would love a pelmet to hide my hand sewing!)

Any ideas/advice/suggestions?

inspo without pelmetinspo with pelmetcurrent ceiling and lightceiling and lighting inspo

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @kateaw. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about mounting curtains.

To achieve a double curtain effect within your narrow pelmet, we offer some practical solutions that should suit your situation. Since drilling space is limited, consider using Windoware Adjustable Curtain Tension Rods, which can be mounted inside the pelmet without any screws. Place one rod closer to the window for the sheer curtain and a second rod slightly forward for the blockout curtain. These tension rods are adjustable to fit your 320cm width, allowing you to create a layered look without needing to modify the pelmet or use power tools.

Alternatively, if you can manage some light drilling, the Windoware Slimline Double Curtain Track might be an ideal fit. This sleek track system is compact enough for narrow spaces and allows for smooth gliding of both the sheer and blockout curtains, making it a great option for achieving the wave fold style you want. You could mount this directly to the ceiling within the pelmet, creating a clean and professional look.

For the sheers, the Windoware Renzo Sheer Rod Pocket Curtain in white is a good option. Although its drop is a bit shorter than your ideal, mounting it slightly lower can make up for the difference. For the blockout layer, the Windoware Hayman Eyelet Blockout Curtain in Cloud is a strong choice. By adding an s-wave tape, you can convert the eyelets to an s-wave fold, creating a contemporary, uniform look that will also be hidden neatly by the pelmet.

If you’re already planning to have the ceiling re-covered, it may be worth asking the professional to remove the pelmet entirely. Doing so would free up space for a larger track system, make installation easier, and open up the area for your planned lighting updates. Alternatively, a carpenter could make you up a custom pelmet to suit your needs.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell