There are so many ways to use upholstered, padded pelmets, by shaping, edging/ trimming and also by adjusting the depth of padding used. 

Pelmets help keep light from creeping into a room, when used with curtains or blinds, especially if blackout lining is used. They can also look amazing when used over the top of a blind, especially rollers or romans.

It can be overwhelming to decide on the size and shape of a pelmet, but help is available to make the process as enjoyable and successful as possible.