Architectural Elements

An alcove is a recessed area in a room, often used for additional space or styling.

Mediterranean refers to a design style inspired by the regions bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

Duco finish is a high-quality paint finish known for its smooth, durable, and glossy appearance.

Baroque is a highly decorative and theatrical style of architecture, art, and design that originated in the early 17th century in Europe.

Marquetry is the art of applying pieces of veneer to a structure to form decorative patterns, designs, or pictures.

Guilloche is a decorative technique involving intricate, interlacing patterns.

Fretwork is a decorative design carved into wood or metal.

The Renaissance is a historical period and artistic movement characterized by a revival of interest in classical art, architecture, and knowledge.

Plaster is a building material used for coating, protecting, and decorating walls and ceilings.

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

Classic Style is a timeless, elegant, and harmonious design philosophy that emphasizes symmetry, sophistication, and functionality.

A Chesterfield is a type of deep-buttoned sofa, with arms and back of the same height.

Baguette, in interior design, refers to a long, thin decorative molding.

A concept statement articulates the vision and overarching theme for an interior design project.

A decorative small wooden molding featuring a series of round beads.

Arts & Crafts refers to both an interior design style and a movement prioritizing handcrafted, simple forms often inspired by nature.

Patina is a thin layer that forms on the surface of copper, bronze, and similar metals (due to oxidation), or on wooden and leather surfaces through aging, wear, and exposure.

Proportion in interior design refers to the ratio between elements in a space.

Architectural salvage refers to elements of buildings saved from demolition or renovations for reuse in other projects.

Jacobean refers to the styles of furnishings and design popular during the reign of James I of England.

A volute is a spiral or scroll-like ornamentation.

Molding is the use of decorative strips to enhance architectural features and spaces.

A molding attached to one or both doors of a pair at their meeting edges.

A butt joint is a simple method of joining two pieces of material by simply butting them together.

A center rail is a horizontal support element found within a piece of furniture or an architectural structure.

A thumbpiece is a decorative or functional element, often found on the lids of metal or ceramic containers, that assists in lifting or opening.

A planned view or outlook, especially one framed or enhanced by architectural or landscape features.

Intaglio is a decorative technique where the design is engraved into a material.

A flange is a projecting flat rim, collar, or rib, usually used for strength or for attaching to another object.

In interior design, fixtures refer to items that are attached to the property in a way that makes them a permanent part of the space.

Dentil molding is a decorative architectural element featuring a series of closely spaced, rectangular blocks.

An architectural and furniture design style that originated in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, characterized by its elegant and ornate features.

International Style is an architectural movement characterized by minimalism, functionality, and the use of modern materials.

In interior design, a bar refers to a counter and the surrounding area where beverages, either alcoholic or non-alcoholic, are prepared and served.

Segmental refers to parts or segments of a whole, often relating to design elements divided into sections.

In the context of interior design, home builder refers to a person or company specializing in constructing residential homes.

Gothic Revival is a design style that reinterprets the architecture, interiors, and decorative arts of the Gothic period.

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

Foam core is a lightweight material made of a foam center sandwiched between two layers of paper.

A base or support on which something stands.

Slats are thin, long pieces of wood, metal, or plastic used in various aspects of interior and exterior design.

A baffle is a device used to obstruct, break up, or redirect sound waves.

Acoustics is the branch of science that deals with the study of sound and how it is perceived in an environment.

In interior design, 'Continental' refers to a style that incorporates elements characteristic of European influence.

A roundel is a circular decorative element used in architecture and design.

Palladian is an architectural and interior design style characterized by symmetry, perspective, and classical forms.

Greek Style refers to the design and decoration principles originating from ancient Greece.

Glass is a hard, brittle, and typically transparent material, made by fusing sand with soda ash and lime, and cooled rapidly.

LED stands for Light Emitting Diode, a highly efficient and long-lasting source of light.

Construction drawings are detailed plans and drawings produced by architects and designers to guide the construction or renovation of a building.

Biophilic Design is an approach to architecture and interior design that seeks to connect building occupants more closely to nature.

A style of design and architecture that flourished in the Netherlands during the 16th and early 17th centuries.

Industrial refers to a design style that draws inspiration from old factories and industrial spaces.

A molding on a wall from which pictures are hung.

Spanish Renaissance refers to a period and style in interior design characterized by ornate decorations, rich colors, and intricate details.

A cartouche is an ornamental frame around a design or inscription.

Adam Style refers to a neoclassical design movement originating in the 18th century.

Colonial Revival is an architectural and interior design style that seeks to revive elements of American colonial architecture.

American Colonial is a design style that reflects the architectural and interior designs prevalent during the colonial period in America.

A sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support.

Foundation refers to the lowest load-bearing part of a building which is typically situated below ground level.

Neo-Gothic is a revival of gothic architectural and design styles.

In interior design, custom refers to items or features specifically designed and made to meet the unique needs or preferences of an individual space or client.

Georgian architecture and interiors denote the styles that were popular in Britain during the reigns of the first four Georges, from 1714 to 1830.

In interior design, return refers to a detail where a material or element wraps around a corner or edge, creating a continuous look.

Veneer is a thin layer of wood or other material applied over a base surface.