What is the difference between natural woven roman blinds with a front pelmet and without a front pelmet

What is the difference between natural woven roman blinds with a front pelmet and without a front pelmet

The main difference between natural woven roman blinds with a front pelmet (often 
called a valance) and without a front pelmet comes down to how the mechanical parts 
at the top are hidden and the overall style profile of the window.
Because woven blinds are made of textured organic materials like bamboo, jute, or 
ramie and other natural materials, the choice of a pelmet drastically alters the visual 
weight of the treatment.

1. Woven Roman Blinds WITH a Front Pelmet

In this style, a matching around 15cm flap of the woven material hangs down over the 
top of the roman blinds.

Hides the Hardware: The primary job of the pelmet is to completely conceal the 
brackets, headrail, and operational cords or motors behind it.
Tailored, Finished Look: It frames the top of the window, creating a structured, 
traditional "cap".

Essential for Outside Mounts: If you are mounting the blind onto the wall or trim above 
the window (outside mount), a pelmet style is almost always recommended. Without 
it, sunlight will come through on the side of the blinds. 

Easy blind control: The front cord is easy to reach, making it simple to raise and lower 
the blind.

Blocks Light Leakage: Light can often leak through the top gap between the blinds 
frame and the window opening. A pelmet acts as a shield over the top edge, helping 
to block unwanted morning sunlight or streetlights – a crucial feature for bedroom 
sleep quality. 

Elevates Design & Texture: A pelmet crafted from the same natural woven material 
adds depth and a layered, high-end look that complements interior styles like Japandi, 
Boho, or Modern Farmhouse. 

2. Woven Roman Blinds WITHOUT a Front Pelmet (Waterfall Style)

Often called a waterfall style, this style has no separate overlapping flap at the top. 
Instead, the woven material attaches to the front of the headrail and loops cleanly 
over the front, cascading straight down like a single, uninterrupted sheet.

Clean and Modern: This style is incredibly streamlined, making it the darling of modern, 
Scandinavian, and minimalist interior design. It lets the organic pattern of the weave 
be the single star of the show without horizontal visual breaks.

Reduces Bulk: Skipping the pelmet prevents a "heavy forehead" look at the top of the 
window, keeping the profile slim.

Best for Inside Mounts: If your blind is being tucked neatly inside the deep recess of a 
window frame, skipping the pelmet works beautifully. The frame naturally hides the 
sides, and the waterfall drop keeps the installation looking flush and architectural.
Cord access caution: In this style, the cord sits behind the blind, so take care when 
reaching it to raise or lower the blind.

Top Gap Problem: Without a pelmet, sunlight will come through the space between 
the blinds and the window frames