pelmet

• Élément décoratif placé en haut d'une fenêtre pour masquer les tringles, rails ou fixations de rideaux, souvent sous forme de bandeau rigide ou de lambrequin.

A decorative framework or valance used to conceal curtain fixtures, rods, or fittings at the top of a window casing.

1. Decorative window fixtureB2formalbritish

   A decorative framework or covering placed at the top of a window to hide curtain rods, tracks, or other hardware.

   Cache-rideau / lambrequin de fenêtre

   • The carpenter installed a wooden pelmet above the bay window.
   • She chose a fabric-covered pelmet to match the curtains.
   • The pelmet concealed the curtain track and gave the room a finished look.

   Synonymescornicevalance