Pelmets?

Our house is getting measured for drapes this week - DH wants pelmets as well.
I haven't actually seen pelmets in houses for quite some time. DH also thinks wooden pelmets might be nice - this all sounds a tad out dated to me.
Am I behind the times? Does anyone have pelmets that can convince me it's worth the expense?

i wish we had of gotten pelmets!!!!
we have 9ft ceilings and our windows look tiny now with the draps on.
pelmets are also good if u have standard ceilnings because they make the walls/ windows look taller than they are.
i like them but i think its personal prefrence not if their outdated or 'in'

No idea on fashion trends but I love them..especially for keeping out the light and just for giving the drapes that finished look.

Pelmets are far more useful than keeping out light or looking pretty... They prevent heat gain and loss - keep your house cooler in summer, warmer in winter - and can save you REAL money on your heating and cooling bills. All year round. The main idea is to ensure there are no gaps (or as little as possible). Far from outdated, they're the one of latest environmental/sustainable housing trends ;)

If you really hate the look of pelmets, and want to keep nice, clean lines of curtains or other blinds, it is well worth looking at creating hidden pelmets. You can do these yourself using balsa wood or even cardboard or paper. You basically line the top of the curtain track so that you close off the gaps between the curtains and the wall. Balsa wood is nice in that you can use small screws to hold it in place. Paper and cardboard can move with breezes unless you find another way to keep them where they need to be.

Hope this is of some help!