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ACCENT LIGHTING - controlled and focused light used to accent interior elements or architectural

details

island, U-shaped, octagonal, circular, radius-U, saw-tooth, serpentine.

BALLOON SHADE - fabric shade creating a gathered bottom edge when raised

BEAM - horizontal structural support for another floor or roof

BEAD BOARD - 4 x 8 sheet of plywood with regularly spaced grooves

the fabric , imitating embroidery

BUDGET - estimated spending level

BUREAU - refers to an American dresser or French writing desk

CABRIOLE LEG - carved wood furniture leg curving outward at the knee and tapering inward at the

CAPITAL - decorative cap placed on a column , pillar or pilaster i. e. Doric , Ionic , Corinthian ,

Composite , Tuscan architectural orders

For example, CC&Rs may tell you how big your house can be, how you must landscape your yard or

whether you can have pets.

CHAIR - individual seat constructed with a back rest, which is most often supported by 4 legs,

contrasting paint colors , above and below

CHAISE LOUNGE - long reclining chair or sofa

CLASSIC ORDERS OF ARCHITECTURE - a formulation by noted scholars of Greek and Roman

architectural designs into five distinct orders; i.e. Greek Doric Order, Ionic Order and Corinthian Order,

ANALOGOUS , SECONDARY , TERTIARY

COLOR PALETTE - a specific group or range of traits in various colors , which can be contrasting,

create striations

COMPLIMENTARY COLOR - colors opposite each other on a color wheel i.e. Red vs. Green, Blue vs.

a room, often symmetrically flanking two sides of a room

COUNTER - horizontal work surface, which can be free-standing or built-in, often constructed at 29"

CUT PILE - tufted wool , nylon or other yarn shirred by machine, leaving the ends of the fibers evenly

cut; carpet with a smooth and consistent surface

DECORATOR - Our definition of an interior decorator is an individual with an interest and experience

in residential decorating, but one who also lacks a formal education in interior design, which includes

DEMISING WALL - any interior wall dividing one leased portion of a building from another

DIMENSION - spatial qualities; height, width and thickness

DRAFTING - hand drawn, "mechanical" drawings including cabinetry , elevations , floor plans ,

reflected ceiling plans and architectural details

EXOTIC - unique dramatic elements native to another country

FAUX - reproducing or re-interpreting a finish on any surface

spiritual forces

FENESTRATION - stylistic placement of windows on a building

FINIAL - decorative hardware , wood, metal or cast materials used to cap drapery rods , newel posts ,

furnishings , woodwork , etc.

components needing clarification for construction purposes

FIREPLACE - combination of decorative wood, plaster or marble elements surrounding a firebox

FURNISHINGS - artwork, accessories , area rugs , cabinetry , lighting, storage equipment, window treatments and upholstery

FURNITURE - any freestanding or custom-built article constructed to provide surfaces for sitting or storing objects, i.e. armoire , dressers , chaise lounge , ottoman , sectional sofa , writing desk , etc

GEOMETRIC - pattern with simple rectilinear shapes

GILDED - an object with a thin overly of gold leaf added to its surface

HOME AUTOMATION - technological innovations and electronics pre-wired or retro-fitted into

residential applications

HOME THEATER - electronic equipment system designed to create theater-quality images and sound

in a home

ILLUMINATION - a source of light or decorative lighting

ILLUSTRATION - drawing, image or sample used to further explain

INLAY - to set one material into the surface of another creating a decorative pattern

INTERIOR DESIGN - the business of artistically decorating and furnishing the interior of any structure

verification and surveys, project administration, programming, coordination, business ethics and

standards and ADA compliance, in conjunction with the ability to draft, execute floor plans, reflected

brocades , and matelassé

JOIST - floor or ceiling beam support

KITCHEN DESIGN - specialty or sub-set of interior design focusing on kitchens

KILIM - hand- woven rugs from the Middle East with geometric designs

LANDING - intermediate floor between a flight of stairs

LAYOUT - defining space for a specific purpose; prior arrangement of design to be implemented

LINOLEUM - natural flooring made of linseed oil, cork dust, wood flour, tree resins, ground

MANTLE - decorative fireplace treatment installed surrounding the fire proof material of the fire box ,

typically created of wood, stone, marble, iron or a combination of materials, often composed of

equipment, complete with finish and fabric swatches.

MDF - Medium Density Fiberboard

MIRROR IMAGE - an image, horizontal or vertical, duplicated in reverse

MODESTY PANEL - panel used on furniture to conceal view

MOTIF - dominant or recurring theme throughout a project

MURPHY BED - mattress and frame, which folds down or is raised and concealed in a built-in wall unit

affecting the appearance, i.e. carpet pile

NATURAL FIBER - textiles made from animal or vegetable sources i.e. cotton , linen , silk , wool

NICHE - recessed opening, often arched at the top, set in a wall with a shelf, often lit from the top to

display sculpture or objects of art

function

OVER SCALED - large in scale for the space

PASSAGEWAY - area of circulation ; pass through

PASSEMENTERIE' - highly elaborate tassels , tie-backs , ribbon trim

PERSONAL STYLE - an eclectic interior furnishing style indicative of personal preferences and lifestyle

PERSPECTIVE - three-dimensional drawing, with horizon line and single or multiple vanishing points,

PLAN VIEW - scaled layout, typically drawn 1/4" to 1'0", showing all walls, windows , openings, door

swings , floor levels, ceiling angles, etc. with supporting documents in larger scale detailing

tied back, utilizing identical or contrasting fabrics on each side

QUARTER-SAWN - logs cut in quarters lengthwise to reveal intricate wood grain

REPEAT - vertical and horizontal numerical measurements relating to the pattern of woven or printed

fabric , distance from a point in a pattern to the same point where it occurs again

RETRO - term used to describe styles and fashions from the past, most frequently to describe items from c. 1940 to c. 1960

RISER - vertical member of a staircase supporting the horizontal tread

SCALE – drafting increment used to measure and establish distances or relationships between a specific volume of space and the architectural or interior elements , i.e. 1/4 inch equal 1 foot or 1/4" = 1 ft., 3/8" = 1 ft., 1/2" = 1 ft.

SCREEN - multiple iron, wood or fabric hinged panels, which can be stood in a zigzag configuration; privacy

SCREEN PRINTING - printing technique utilizing a frame and stencil , which are placed over the fabric

SECTIONAL - elongated upholstered seating created with multiple, connected units designed to seat 4

or more, usually with arms and back, often including a right-angle or chaise lounge section.

SIDEBOARD - case goods , often 36" high, used for serving food and storing china

SIDELIGHT - stationary, vertical windows flanking an operating exterior door

SOFA - upholstered seating designed to accommodate three or more people, usually with arms and

back

implementation

STAINED GLASS - English: leaded windows of pale colored glass and jewels, often intricately hand

TASK LIGHTING - lighting required for visually intensive activities or work surface , i.e. reading lamp

TOILE - cotton or linen woven or printed documentary fabric , typically printed in monotone color on

on other surfaces

TO-THE-TRADE - wholesale or discounted price offered to a company responsible for specifying,

privacy window, etched or frosted glass, window film .

TRANSOM - narrow, horizontal, hinged or fixed decorative glass window placed over a doorway to

TREND - a general direction, inclination or tendency

TROMPE L'OEIL - three dimensional painted architectural effects

of their age, size or disabilities

UP LIGHT - light source originating at the floor, shining up towards an object

VENEER - paper-thin wood sheets applied to the outer surface of furniture , which are often inlaid or

matched to create intricate, decorative patterns

applied to a wall

WALL HANGING - a tapestry , needlepoint or bound fabric panel hung on the wall, typically

WARDROBE - free-standing or built-in cabinet designed specifically to house clothing with hooks or

rods

ZIGZAG - pattern formed by a continuous line, which turns sharply back and forth making a series of "V's". i.e. CHEVRON , HERRINGBONE