Accessibility & Ergonomics

ADA refers to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accessible design is an approach to creating spaces that are usable by people with a wide range of abilities.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary housing unit on a single residential lot.

Body Impressions refer to the indentations that form on the surface of a mattress or cushion over time, caused by the pressure of a person's body.

Casters are small wheels or rollers designed to be attached to the bottom of an object to enable it to move easily.

Clearance refers to the minimum amount of space required around furniture or fixtures to ensure accessibility, functionality, and safety.

Cluster refers to a group of objects or elements intentionally placed together to form a cohesive arrangement.

Comfort layers refer to the components of a mattress designed to provide cushioning and support.

A draught chair is a specialized type of office chair designed to provide ergonomic support and comfort at drafting tables or high desks.

An Easy Chair is a type of comfortable, upholstered armchair designed for relaxation or reading.

Egress refers to the way out of a room or building which includes exits or any other means of leaving.

Ergonomic refers to the design of products and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.

A design questionnaire is a tool used to gather information from clients on their preferences, requirements, and goals for an interior design project.

A pillow top mattress is a mattress that features an additional upholstery layer sewn on top for extra comfort.

Reclining furniture refers to seating options designed with adjustable mechanisms for leaning back and elevating the legs.

A distinctive, swivel-based armchair characterized by its circular motion.

Rake refers to the angle of slope of a wall or other surface.

Furniture dimensions refer to the measurements of a piece of furniture, including the height, width, depth (or length), and sometimes weight.

Furniture arrangement is the process of organizing and positioning furniture in a room to create a cohesive, functional, and aesthetically pleasing space.

Gender neutral in interior design refers to spaces or designs that do not conform to traditional gender norms and stereotypes.

Size refers to the dimensions or proportions of an object or space.

Space planning is a crucial aspect of interior design that involves arranging the physical layout of spaces within a building to optimize their use and functionality.

Task lighting refers to light sources specifically designed to assist in the execution of activities that require focused illumination.

A swivel chair is a chair with a single central leg that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees around its vertical axis.

Universal Design is an approach to design that caters to the widest possible range of abilities, ensuring products and environments are accessible and usable by everyone, regardless of age, size, or disability.

Viscoelastic foam is a type of polyurethane foam known for its ability to mold to the body in response to heat and pressure.

A wall clock is a time-keeping device designed to be mounted on a wall.

A writing desk is a piece of furniture designed specifically for writing and other related tasks.

Layout refers to the arrangement of objects within a space.

Luminance is the intensity of light emitted from a surface per unit area.