Color & Patterns

Abstract in interior design refers to styles or elements that emphasize forms and colors over realistic representation.

An accent color is a color used sparingly to add vibrancy and interest to a room.

An accent piece is an item within an interior space that stands out due to its color, shape, texture, or unique design.

An accent wall is a wall that is designed to stand out from the surrounding walls in a room.

Accessories in interior design refer to items used to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of a space.

A design term referring to a color scheme that uses no hue.

A style related to the designs of the Adam Brothers, characterized by neoclassical elements.

Advancing colors are hues that appear to come forward in a space, making walls seem closer.

An allover layout or pattern refers to a design that covers an entire surface uniformly without a distinct focal point.

Alleyways Pattern refers to a specific visual motif inspired by the narrow passageways found between buildings, often featuring repetitive geometric lines or shapes evoking the sense of narrow, linear spaces.

American Oriental is a design style that merges traditional American design elements with Oriental influences.

An aniline dye is a type of synthetic dye derived from aniline, used for coloring wood and fabrics.

Anthemion is a design motif consisting of a radial cluster of palm leaves or floral patterns.

Appliqué is a decorative design technique involving the attachment of cutout pieces of material onto a larger piece to create patterns or designs.

An area rug is a piece of fabric used as a floor covering in a specific area.

Art Nouveau is an international style of art, architecture, and applied art, especially the decorative arts, that was most popular between 1890 and 1910.

Asian Style refers to the interior design practice that incorporates elements inspired by the countries and cultures of Asia.

Asymmetrical refers to a design that is not symmetrical, exhibiting balance through differing elements.

In interior design, a backdrop refers to any surface or feature behind a key area of focus that sets the stage or enhances the aesthetic appeal of the space.

Balance in interior design refers to the distribution of visual weight in a space.

A barrel chair is a type of armchair that features a semi-circular back that resembles the shape of a barrel.

Beau Brummel refers to a style of dress that emphasizes elegance, cleanliness, and simplicity.

Blending different styles is the process of combining various interior design aesthetics to create a cohesive look.

Block printing is a printing technique that uses carved wooden blocks to transfer designs onto fabric or paper.

Bohemian is a design style that embodies a carefree, eclectic aesthetic with a focus on rich patterns and vibrant colors.

Boho Chic is a design style that combines bohemian and chic elements to create an eclectic, worldly, and layered interior.

CRI is a scale from 0 to 100 percent measuring a light source's ability to reveal the colors of various objects faithfully in comparison with a natural light source.

Calico is a type of cotton fabric characterized by its unbleached, plain weave.

A Carlton Table is a versatile piece of accent furniture characterized by its distinctive crossed-leg design.

A centerpiece is an item or group of items placed at the center of a table or surface to serve as the focal point of a setting.

Checks refer to a pattern comprising of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical lines, forming squares.

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

Coastal is an interior design style that is inspired by the look and feel of a beach and ocean.

Cohesive refers to a design that appears unified and harmonious, with all elements working together effectively.

A color scheme is an intentional selection of colors used in design for aesthetics and practical purposes.

The color wheel is a visual representation of colors arranged in a circle, showcasing the relationships between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.

A colour palette is a selection of colors used to create a particular look or feel in an interior space.

Colorfastness refers to the resistance of a material's color to fading or running.

Colour Harmony is the pleasing arrangement of colours.

Color Theory is the study of colors in relation to one another.

Combing is a textural paint technique that creates a striped or combed pattern.

A meeting or series of meetings between a client and a professional to discuss plans, preferences, and requirements for an interior design project.

Contrast is the difference in luminance or color that makes an object distinguishable.

In interior design, a decorator focuses on enhancing the aesthetic appearance of a space.

A dye-lot refers to a batch of material dyed in the same dyeing process, ensuring color uniformity among the products.

Cottage furniture refers to a range of casual, homey, and often vintage-inspired furniture styles that evoke the cozy, comfortable ambiance of a countryside cottage.

Curated in interior design refers to a carefully selected and arranged collection of items that enhance the aesthetic and functional aspects of a space.

A soft, padded textile item designed for support or decoration.

Eclectic refers to a design style that combines elements from various time periods, cultures, or design philosophies.

Contract Documents are legally binding agreements and detailed plans used in the execution of interior design projects.

Complementary colors are pairs of colors that, when combined, cancel each other out to produce a grayscale color like white or black.

Colorwashing is a decorative wall painting technique that creates a subtle blend of colors.

Colour temperature is a characteristic of visible light that has important applications in lighting, photography, videography, publishing, manufacturing, astrophysics, horticulture, and art.

Depth is the perception of three-dimensional space in a design, contributing to its complexity and visual interest.

Eggshell is a type of paint finish that has a soft, low-sheen appearance.

European style refers to a diverse blend of design influences from various countries across Europe.

Farmhouse is a design style that blends rustic and modern elements to create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

Flame stitch is a dynamic embroidery pattern that resembles flames.

A design motif featuring representations of flowers, plants, and foliage.

Contrasting welt is a decorative edge detail used in upholstery and soft furnishings.

Federal refers to an American architectural and interior design style that flourished from roughly 1780 to 1830.

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice of arranging living spaces to create harmony and balance with the natural world.

De Stijl is an art movement that emphasizes abstraction and simplification.

Drapery refers to heavy curtains made of fabric, used to adorn or cover windows.

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

Monochrome refers to a design theme that uses different shades, tones, and textures of a single color.

Monochromatic refers to a color scheme that uses only one color.

Moiré is a unique visual phenomenon produced by the superimposition of two or more sets of fine patterns or grids.

Moroccan refers to a design style influenced by the culture, architecture, and art of Morocco.

Muted colors are hues that have been dulled or desaturated.

Neutral colors are shades that don't show or are subdued in color, commonly serving as a versatile backdrop in design.

Neon refers to bright, electric colors as well as lighting technology used in interior design and architectural settings.

A palette is the range of colors used in a particular design or piece of art.

French Provincial is a style of interior design characterized by its rustic yet elegant appearance, originating from the provincial towns of France.

A mood board is a visual tool that conveys the overall 'feel' or concept of a design project.

Organdy is a lightweight, sheer, crisp fabric made from cotton or polyester.

Ombre is a design technique featuring a gradual blending of one color hue to another, usually moving tints and shades from light to dark.

Paisley is a distinctive intricate pattern featuring curved, teardrop-shaped motifs.

Pattern repeat is the distance between one point in a design to the exact point where it starts again.

Pattern refers to the repeating of a decorative design.

A Persian rug is a handwoven carpet from Iran, known for its intricate designs and high quality.

Pastels refer to soft, light colors used in interior design.

An Oriental rug is a heavy textile made for a wide variety of utilitarian and symbolic purposes in countries of the Oriental region.

Pigment is a colored material that is used to add color to other materials.

Printing is the process of transferring designs or patterns onto fabric or other surfaces.

The primary bedroom is the largest and most feature-rich bedroom in a home.

Post-Modernism is a diverse style and concept in interior design that emerged as a reaction to the strict rules of modernism, focusing on freedom of expression, eclectic influences, and a blend of historical and contemporary elements.

Polychrome refers to the practice of decorating architectural elements, sculptures, or artworks in a variety of colors.

Primary colors are the foundation of color theory, comprising red, blue, and yellow.

Repetition is a key design principle involving the repeated use of elements or motifs to create a sense of harmony and consistency in a space.

Receding colors are hues that appear to fall back or retreat in a space, creating an illusion of depth and expanse.

A decorative element used in various aspects of interior design.

Retro refers to a style that draws inspiration from the past, specifically from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Rendering in interior design refers to the process of creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional images or animations showing the attributes of a proposed architectural design.

Rosemaling is a traditional Norwegian decorative painting technique.

Regency refers to a style of interior design characterized by elegance, refinement, and an emphasis on symmetry and geometric shapes.

Saturation refers to the intensity or purity of a color.

Shabby Chic is a design style that embraces a vintage, aged aesthetic while remaining elegant and soft.

Shirring is a sewing technique that gathers fabric.

Rhythm in interior design refers to the visual flow and repetition of elements to create a sense of organized movement.

Scale refers to the size of objects in relation to each other and the space they occupy.

Shade refers to a darker version of a color, created by adding black to the original hue.

Shibori is a Japanese manual resist dyeing technique, which produces patterns on fabric.

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

Solid colors refer to any color that lacks patterns, gradients, or any variegation.

Spattering is a decorative painting technique that creates a speckled or textured effect.

French Country Style is an elegant and rustic design approach, inspired by the homes in the French countryside.

Southwestern refers to a design style influenced by the characteristics and cultures of the American Southwest.

A bold, distinctive item that draws attention and sets the tone for a space.

A template used to draw or paint identical letters, symbols, shapes, or patterns every time it is used.

A stove is a cooking appliance designed to cook or heat food.

French Empire refers to a grand, ornate design style that emerged in the early 19th century during the First French Empire.

A gallery wall is a curated display of photographs, artwork, or objects on a wall.

A squab cushion is a thick, upholstered, flat seat cushion.

A color created by mixing one primary color with one secondary color.

A decorative cloth that runs along the length or width of a table.

Tint refers to a color made lighter by adding white.

Tone refers to the lightness or darkness of a color.

Traditional interior design is a timeless style that emphasizes classic, symmetrical arrangements and rich details.

A table lamp is a small, portable light fixture designed for placement on tables or other furniture surfaces.

Toile is a fabric that features a detailed scenic pattern printed on it.

Unity in interior design refers to the harmonious arrangement of elements within a space that creates a cohesive and coherent look.

Geometric refers to the use of shapes, lines, and forms in design.

Gingham is a medium-weight, balanced plain-woven fabric made from dyed cotton or cotton-blend yarn.

Gouache is a type of paint known for its opaqueness and matte finish.

A gradient is a gradual transition of color or texture.

Greige is a color that blends gray and beige tones.

Unfinished furniture is furniture that has been constructed but has not had its final finish applied.

Velvet is a luxurious fabric known for its soft, dense pile and distinctive sheen.

Verdigris is a green or bluish patina formed on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces.

Warm colors are those hues that evoke warmth and coziness, often found on the red, orange, and yellow side of the color spectrum.

Victorian refers to a design style that emerged during the reign of Queen Victoria.

Watercolor is a painting method in which color pigments are suspended in water-based solutions.

Hollywood Regency is a design style characterized by luxury, glamour, and opulence.

Window treatment refers to the decoration and functionality added to windows.

Wallpaper is a material used to decorate the interior walls of a room.

Zen Design is an approach to interior design that emphasizes simplicity, natural beauty, and harmony.

Value in interior design refers to the lightness or darkness of colors.

eDesign is a remote interior design service facilitated through digital communication.

Modern style in interior design refers to a design movement that emphasizes simplicity and function, incorporating sleek lines and a minimalist aesthetic.

Harmony is the aesthetic concord and pleasing coherence among various elements in a design.

Heat transfer printing is a printing method where designs are transferred to materials using heat and pressure.

Hierarchy in interior design refers to the deliberate organization of elements in a space to signify their importance.

Hue refers to the pure color without tint or shade, determining its place on the color wheel.

Inspiration in interior design refers to the process or moment when new ideas for designing a space are conceived.

Jacquard is a fabric characterized by complex patterns woven directly into the material.

Kilim refers to a flat tapestry-woven carpet or rug traditionally produced in countries of the former Persian Empire, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans.

Japanning is a type of finish that gives furniture or objects a sleek, glossy, and durable surface, mimicking East Asian lacquer work.

Interior decorating involves enhancing the aesthetic appeal and functionality of a space using various decorative elements and design principles.

Memphis is a design movement characterized by vibrant colors, geometric shapes, and bold patterns.

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

Layering in interior design is the process of adding multiple elements together to create depth, interest, and balance within a space.

Line in interior design refers to the continuous mark or edge that defines shapes and forms, and guides the eye movement within a space.

A design style characterized by simplicity, clean lines, and a monochromatic palette with color used as an accent.