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• Accent Color An accent color is a color used sparingly to add vibrancy and interest to a room.
• Accent Piece An accent piece is an item within an interior space that stands out due to its color, shape, texture, or unique design.
• Accessories Accessories in interior design refer to items used to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of a space.
• Accessory Dwelling Unit An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary housing unit on a single residential lot.
• Acetate Acetate is a synthetic, semi-synthetic fiber used widely as a Textile in interior design for its versatility and aesthetic appeal.
• Achromatic A design term referring to a color scheme that uses no Hue.
• Acorn Turning Acorn turning is a decorative Woodworking technique.
• ADA ADA refers to the Americans with Disabilities Act and guides Accessible Design.
• Adaptable Adaptable in interior design refers to spaces, furniture, and Fixtures that can easily be modified to accommodate changing needs or preferences.
• Advancing Colors Advancing colors are Hues that appear to come forward in a space, making walls seem closer.
• Afghan In interior design, 'afghan' typically refers to a handcrafted blanket or Throw Blanket, often knitted or crocheted.
• Alignment Alignment in interior design refers to the arrangement of elements in a way that creates a line or row, forming a visual connection.
• Americana Americana refers to artifacts, or a collection of artifacts, related to the history, geography, folklore, and cultural heritage of the United States.
• Analogous Colors Analogous colors are groups of colors that sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a harmonious and visually cohesive color scheme.
• Angora Angora refers to a type of luxurious, soft Wool or fiber obtained from the fur of the Angora rabbit.
• Appliqué Appliqué is a decorative design technique involving the attachment of cutout pieces of material onto a larger piece to create Patterns or designs.
• Apron An apron is a decorative or structural panel fixed beneath a surface such as a tabletop, window ledge, or Countertop.
• Area Rug An area rug is a piece of fabric used as a Floor Covering in a specific area.
• Arm Caps Protective coverings designed to fit over the Armrests of chairs and Sofas.
• Arm Chair An arm chair is a chair with side supports, or Armrests, for resting your arms.
• Artisan Style Artisan Style refers to a design aesthetic that emphasizes Craftsmanship, handcrafted elements, and materials.
• Art Print An art print is a reproduction of an original work of art.
• Asymmetrical Asymmetrical refers to a design that is not symmetrical, exhibiting balance through differing elements.
• Attached Back Pillow An attached back pillow is a cushion that is permanently affixed to a piece of furniture.
• Aubusson Aubusson refers to a specific type of French Flat Weave tapestry or carpet.
• Austrian Shade An Austrian Shade is a type of Window Treatment known for its elegant, gathered fabric design.

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• Backdrop 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.
• Backsplat A backsplat, or Splat, is the central piece of wood located on the back of a chair, running vertically to connect the seat to the top rail.
• Baguette Baguette, in interior design, refers to a long, thin decorative molding.
• Baker’s Rack A Baker’s Rack is a type of furniture designed to store and display items, often used in kitchens for cooling baked goods as well as for ornamental display.
• Balance Balance in interior design refers to the distribution of Visual Weight in a space.
• Balloon Back Chair A Balloon Back Chair is a type of chair with a rounded Backrest resembling the shape of a balloon.
• Balloon Shade A balloon shade is a type of window covering, or Window Treatment, known for its puffy, voluminous appearance when raised.
• Balustrade A balustrade is a row of small columns topped by a rail, forming a Railing.
• Bandy Leg Bandy Leg refers to a curvature present in furniture legs, often related to curved forms such as the Cabriole Leg.
• Barkcloth Barkcloth is a versatile textile made from the inner bark of certain trees.
• Barrel Back Barrel back refers to a curved, rounded Backrest on a chair or Sofa, resembling the shape of a half barrel.
• Bar Stool A tall chair designed for use at a bar or high Countertop.
• Bassinet A small Bed designed for infants, typically used from birth until around four to six months of age.
• Beau Brummel Beau Brummel refers to a style of dress that emphasizes elegance, cleanliness, and simplicity.
• Bedding Ensemble A bedding ensemble, similar to a Bed-In-A-Bag, is a complete set of bedding items designed to match or coordinate.
• Bed-In-A-Bag A bed-in-a-bag is a complete bedding set, similar to a Bedding Ensemble, that includes every piece needed for a bed, all packaged together.
• Bed Skirt A bed skirt is a decorative fabric panel that hangs between the Mattress and the floor.
• Bedspread A bedspread is a decorative fabric covering (Textile) that is placed over a bed when it is not in use.
• Bergere Chair A bergere chair is a large, upholstered Arm Chair with a distinctive enclosed frame.
• Bespoke Bespoke refers to custom-made goods, specifically designed and tailored to the client's Specifications.
• Bishop’s Sleeve A type of Curtains design that resembles the flowing sleeves of a bishop's robe.
• Bistro Table A bistro table is a small table, typically round, designed for intimate dining or coffee for two.
• Blend Different Styles Blending different styles is the process of combining various interior design aesthetics to create a cohesive look.
• Block Foot Block Foot is a type of Furniture Foot design used in furniture.
• Block Front Block front refers to a furniture front design that protrudes in the middle section, creating a convex appearance. Related furniture-front forms include Break Front, Bowfront, and Serpentine Front.
• Bobeche A decorative element that surrounds the base of a candle or Candelabra to catch wax drippings.
• Bolster A bolster is a long, narrow Pillow or cushion filled with cotton, down, or fiber.
• Bouclé Bouclé is a textured fabric, a type of Textile, known for its looped or curled ply yarns creating a unique and tactile experience.
• Boudoir Pillow A small Decorative Pillow often used for Interior Decorating.
• Bowfront Bowfront refers to a piece of Casegoods furniture that has a curved front.
• Box Pleat A type of fold, used in Pleating, formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it, creating a boxy shape.
• Broadcloth Broadcloth is a dense, smooth, and lustrous Woven Fabric woven from Cotton or a cotton blend.
• Brocade Brocade is a rich, decorative fabric often woven with a raised pattern.
• Built-in Built-in refers to any feature or piece of furniture that is permanently integrated into a room's structure as a Fixture.
• Bun Foot A bun foot is a type of rounded, bulbous Furniture Leg or Furniture Foot.
• Butler’s Tray Table A Butler’s Tray Table is a versatile piece of furniture that combines a removable Serving Tray with a folding stand.
• Butterfly Table A versatile table featuring Self Storing Leaves, hinged leaves that can be folded and stored under its top.
• Button Tufted Button tufted refers to a design detail where buttons are sewn through upholstered fabric or leather, creating a dimpled, patterned surface.

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• Cabochon A cabochon refers to a Gemstone that has been polished and shaped without faceting.
• Camel Hair Camel hair refers to the soft, downy undercoat or underlayer that camels shed naturally, which is harvested as a Natural Fiber and used in Textiles.
• Canapé A canapé is a small, decorative sofa, similar to a Settee, typically designed to seat two to three people.
• Cane Chair A cane chair is a lightweight, durable chair made from woven rattan strips known as Cane Webbing.
• Canopy Bed A canopy bed is a bed surrounded by fabric hung from the ceiling or bed frame (Bed Base/Frame), creating a canopy (Bed Canopy).
• Canterbury A Canterbury is a type of portable, open-topped furniture designed to hold sheet music or books.
• Capital In interior design, capital refers to the topmost portion of a Column.
• Carpet Carpet is a Floor Covering made from thick woven fabric.
• Carver Chair A Carver Chair is a type of dining chair or Arm Chair originating from the American colonies.
• Cashmere Cashmere is a luxurious fabric, a type of Textile, made from the soft undercoat of cashmere goats.
• Casing Casing is a type of Trim used around Interior Doors and Windows to cover the gap between the wall and the frame.
• Cassapanca A Cassapanca is an Italian Renaissance chest, often ornately decorated and used for seating as well as storage.
• Cast Iron Furniture Cast iron furniture refers to items of furniture made primarily from Cast Iron, a type of iron that has been melted, poured into molds, and allowed to solidify.
• Ceiling Fan A ceiling fan is a mechanical fan mounted on the Ceiling of a room.
• Center Draw A center draw refers to a method of opening window treatments, such as Curtains or drapes, from the center outward.
• Centerpiece 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.
• Center Rail A center rail is a horizontal support element found within a piece of furniture or an architectural structure.
• Chair and a Half A chair and a half is an oversized Arm Chair, larger than a standard chair but smaller than a loveseat.
• Chambray Chambray is a lightweight Cotton fabric with a Plain Weave and a slightly glossy surface.
• Chandelier A chandelier is a decorative ceiling-mounted Lighting Fixture.
• Checks Checks refer to a Geometric pattern comprising of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical Lines, forming squares.
• Chenille Chenille is a soft, fuzzy Textile fabric known for its luxurious texture.
• Chesser A chesser is a Casegoods piece of furniture that combines elements of a chest of drawers and a dresser.
• Chesterfield A Chesterfield is a type of deep-buttoned sofa, with arms and back of the same height.
• Chiffonier A tall, narrow Casegoods piece of furniture, often with drawers, used for storage.
• Chifforobe A chifforobe is a piece of furniture that combines a Wardrobe with a Chest of Drawers.
• China Cabinet A china cabinet is a piece of Casegoods furniture designed to display and store fine china, glassware, and other collectibles.
• Chintz Chintz is a Cotton fabric known for its glazed finish and elaborate Floral Patterns.
• Clearance Clearance refers to the minimum amount of space required around furniture or fixtures to ensure accessibility, functionality, and safety.
• Club Sofa A club sofa is a plush, upholstered sofa with a Low Back and Deep Seats, characterized by its comfortable and inviting design.
• Cluster Cluster refers to a group of objects or elements intentionally placed together to form a cohesive arrangement within a Layout.
• Coffered Ceiling A coffered ceiling is a Ceiling Treatment made up of recessed panels (Coffers), typically arranged in a grid and framed by beams or Molding.
• Cohesive Cohesive refers to a design that appears unified and harmonious, with all elements working together effectively to create Unity.
• Coil Count Coil count refers to the number of coils used in the construction of a Mattress.
• Colorfast Colorfastness refers to the resistance of a material's color to fading or running.
• Color Scheme A color scheme is an intentional Colour Palette used in design for aesthetics and practical purposes.
• Color Wheel The color wheel is a visual representation of colors arranged in a circle, showcasing the relationships between primary colors, Secondary Colors, and Tertiary Colors.
• Colour Harmony Colour Harmony is the pleasing arrangement of colours.
• Colour Palette A colour palette is a selection of colors used to create a particular look or feel in an interior space as part of a Color Scheme.
• Colour Temperature Colour temperature is a characteristic of visible light that has important applications in lighting, photography, videography, publishing, manufacturing, astrophysics, horticulture, and art.
• Comforter A comforter is a thick, quilted, fluffy Blanket designed to keep the user warm.
• Complementary Colors Complementary colors are pairs of colors that, when combined, cancel each other out to produce an Achromatic grayscale color like white or black.
• Concept Statement A concept statement articulates the vision and overarching theme for an interior design project.
• Console Table A console table is a narrow, long table typically placed against a Wall.
• Contrast Contrast is the difference in Luminance or color that makes an object distinguishable.
• Corduroy Corduroy is a fabric distinguished by its textured, ribbed appearance and velvety feel.
• Corner Block A corner block is a decorative or structural element used in Furniture Construction at the corner joints of furniture.
• Cottage Style Cottage Style is a charming, cozy, and unpretentious design ethos inspired by quaint country cottages.
• Court Cupboard A Court Cupboard is a type of wooden Sideboard or cabinet.
• Coverlet A coverlet is a lightweight, decorative Bedspread.
• Coving Coving is a decorative Molding applied at the junction of walls and ceilings.
• Curb Appeal Curb appeal is the attractiveness of a property as viewed from the street, reflecting its overall Aesthetic.
• Curved-Back Sofa A curved-back sofa is a type of sofa with a rounded, continuous Backrest.
• Cushion A soft, padded Textile item designed for support or decoration.

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• Decorator In interior design, a decorator focuses on enhancing the Aesthetic appearance of a space.
• Decoupage Decoupage is a decorative technique, one of the Decorative Techniques, where cutouts are glued to a surface and then varnished.
• Depth Depth is the perception of three-dimensional space in a design, contributing to its complexity and Visual Interest.
• Design Questionnaire A design questionnaire is a tool used during a Consultation to gather information from clients on their preferences, requirements, and goals for an interior design project.
• Dhurrie Rug A Dhurrie rug is a traditional Flat Weave rug from India, known for its durability, lightness, and versatile patterns.
• Direct Lighting Direct lighting refers to a lighting solution where the majority of light is directed downwards towards a specific area or task.
• Dormer A dormer is a structural element of a building that extends vertically beyond the plane of a Pitched Roof.
• Double Bed A double bed is a medium-sized bed designed to accommodate two people.
• Down Down refers to the soft layers of fine feathers found beneath the tougher exterior feathers of birds, often used for insulation and padding in Bedding and a variety of interior design elements.
• Dowry Chest A dowry chest is a large, ornate Casegoods storage chest.
• Drapery Drapery refers to heavy Curtains made of Textile fabric, used as a Window Treatment to adorn or cover windows.
• Drawn To Scale Drawn to scale refers to the replication of an object or space on paper or CAD software, proportionately adjusting its dimensions to fit a specific size reference.
• Dresser A dresser is a type of Casegoods furniture with drawers for storing clothes and other items.
• Drop Front A drop front refers to a hinged panel on a piece of furniture, similar to a Fall Front, that can be lowered to provide a horizontal surface.
• Drop-In Seat A drop-in seat is a type of Chair Seat that is easily removable and replaceable.
• Drum Dyeing Drum dyeing is a Leather Finishing process where hides are tumbled in a rotating drum with dye solutions.
• Durability Durability refers to the ability of a material, object, or design element to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
• Dust Ruffle A dust ruffle is a decorative piece of fabric (Textile) designed to cover the lower portion of a bed frame (Bed Base/Frame) and the area underneath.
• Dutch Dresser A Dutch Dresser is a type of sturdy and practical furniture piece consisting of shelves above and drawers or Cupboards below.
• Duvet Cover A protective layer that slips over the Duvet, functioning similarly to a Pillowcase for a pillow.
• Dye-lot A dye-lot refers to a batch of material dyed in the same dyeing process, ensuring Color Uniformity among the products.

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• Eastlake Eastlake is a design movement named after Charles Eastlake.
• Easy Chair An Easy Chair is a type of comfortable, upholstered Arm Chair designed for relaxation or reading.
• Egyptian Cotton Egyptian Cotton is a luxurious type of Cotton known for its long fibers.
• Elevation Elevation is a flat representation of a Facade or an interior wall, depicting it head-on.
• Engineered Hardwood Engineered hardwood is a type of Hardwood Flooring made from multiple layers of wood, including a real hardwood top layer.
• Etagere An etagere is a piece of furniture consisting of a series of Open Shelving for displaying or storing items.

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• Fan Patterned Fan patterned refers to a Decorative Motif that resembles the shape and spread of a hand-held fan.
• Fauteuil A fauteuil is a style of open-arm Arm Chair with a primarily wooden frame.
• Felt Felt is a Non Woven Fabric made from compressed and matted fibers.
• Feng Shui Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice of arranging living spaces through Space Planning to create harmony and balance with the natural world.
• Ferrule A ferrule is a metal ring or cap used to strengthen or join objects in Joinery.
• Festoon Blind A festoon blind is a type of window covering made from Textile fabric that gathers into pleats (Pleating) when raised.
• Fiberfill Fiberfill is a synthetic Polyester material used as stuffing in pillows, cushions, and Quilts.
• Fiber Rug A fiber rug is a Floor Covering made from Natural Fibers or synthetic fibers.
• Figuring Figuring refers to the natural Patterns and markings found in wood.
• Filament Lighting Filament lighting refers to a type of Light Source characterized by visible filaments inside the bulb that glow to produce light.
• File Cabinet A file cabinet is a storage unit with drawers or compartments designed for organizing and storing files and documents.
• Filling Filling, in interior design, refers to the material used to provide volume, shape, or softness to various decorative objects.
• Finial A decorative element that tops a Lamp, piece of furniture, or architectural structure.
• Finishing Touches The final details added to a space to complete its look and feel.
• Fixture 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.
• Flange A flange is a projecting flat rim, collar, or rib, usually used for strength or for attaching to another object.
• Flock Wallpaper Flock wallpaper is textured wallpaper known for its velvet-like, soft surface.
• Floor Lamp A floor lamp is a tall, freestanding Lighting Fixture designed to stand on the floor.
• Floral Pattern A Decorative Motif featuring representations of flowers, plants, and foliage.
• Focal Point A focal point is a specific spot or area in a space that draws attention and becomes the center of interest.
• Footboard A footboard is a decorative or functional panel at the foot of a bed.
• Fretwork Fretwork is a decorative design carved into wood or metal.
• Friese Friese refers to a decorative border or panel, often related to Molding
• Full Grain Leather Full grain leather is the highest quality of leather available.
• Furniture Arrangement Furniture arrangement is the process of organizing and positioning furniture in a room, closely related to Space Planning, to create a cohesive, functional, and aesthetically pleasing space.

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• Gainsborough Chair A large and comfortable Arm Chair of British origin, known for its open sides and upholstered seat and back.
• Gallery Rail A gallery rail is a type of railing or Molding designed to display artwork or decorative objects.
• Gender Neutral Gender neutral in interior design refers to spaces or designs rooted in Inclusive Design that do not conform to traditional gender norms and stereotypes.
• Geometric Geometric refers to the use of Shapes, Lines, and Forms in design.
• Gingham Gingham is a medium-weight, balanced Plain Weave Textile made from dyed cotton or cotton-blend yarn.
• Glyph A glyph is a unique visual representation of a character, including letters, numbers, or symbols, usually in a specific font or style within Typography.
• Gobelin Gobelin refers to a type of luxury tapestry or fabric known for its intricate designs and historical significance.
• Goblet Pleat A type of curtain heading in a Window Treatment that resembles the shape of a goblet.
• Gouache Gouache is a type of paint known for its opaqueness and Matte Finish.
• Granite Granite is a hard, granular, igneous rock primarily composed of Quartz, mica, and feldspar.

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• Hall Tree a furniture piece that combines a Coat Rack with a Bench and often includes storage.
• Hand Tied Hand tied refers to a construction technique used in high-quality furniture and rugs.
• Hardwood Frames Hardwood frames refer to the structural frames of Furniture made from hardwood.
• Harmony Harmony is the aesthetic concord and pleasing coherence among various elements in a design.
• Harvest Table A harvest table is a large, typically rectangular Dining Table known for its simple and sturdy design.
• Headboard A headboard is a panel located at the head of a Bed, often decorative and serving both aesthetic and functional purposes.
• Heading Heading refers to the top section of a curtain or drapery in a Window Treatment that attaches to the Curtain Track or Curtain Rod.
• Helical Wire Helical wire is a type of wire twisted into a helix or spiral form, often used in furniture and Mattress construction.
• Herringbone Herringbone refers to a distinctive V-shaped Twill weaving or tiling pattern.
• Hierarchy Hierarchy in interior design refers to the deliberate organization of elements in a space to signify their importance.
• Huntboard A huntboard is a type of tall, slender sideboard originally used for serving food in the dining areas of hunting lodges.
• Hygge Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment.

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• Illuminance Illuminance is the measure of how much light falls on a surface.
• Inner Tufting Inner tufting is a technique used in upholstery to create patterned indents on fabric or leather surfaces.
• Inspiration Inspiration in interior design refers to the process or moment when new ideas for designing a space are conceived into a Design Concept.
• Interior Decorating Interior decorating involves enhancing the aesthetic appeal and functionality of a space using various decorative elements and Design Principles.
• Iron Bed An iron bed is a Bed Base/Frame made primarily out of iron.

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• Lamp A lamp is a device that produces light, usually for interior spaces, and is commonly treated as a Lighting Fixture.
• Lantern An enclosure for light that can be carried, hung, or mounted to illuminate indoor or outdoor spaces.
• Layered Layered refers to the technique of adding multiple elements to create depth and Visual Interest in an interior design.
• Layering Layering in interior design is the process of adding multiple elements together to create depth, interest, and balance within a space.
• Lay Off Lay off is the process of applying a final, very thin coat of Paint or Varnish in a specific manner to ensure a smooth finish.
• Line Line in interior design refers to the continuous mark or edge that defines Shapes and Forms, and guides the eye movement and visual Rhythm within a space.
• Linen Linen is a textile made from the Natural Fibers of the flax plant.
• Lingerie Chest A lingerie chest is a tall, narrow Casegoods storage piece designed specifically for organizing delicate items.
• Lowboy A lowboy is a low-height dressing table (similar to a Vanity Table) or Chest of Drawers.

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• Mantel A Shelf above the Fireplace.
• Mat Board Mat board is a thick, paper-based material used for framing Artwork.
• Matelassé Matelassé is a weaving or stitching technique that gives fabric the appearance of padded Quilting.
• Modern Modern is an interior design style that emphasizes clean lines, minimalism, and the use of new materials.
• Moiré Moiré is a unique visual phenomenon produced by the superimposition of two or more sets of fine patterns or Grid Patterns.
• Molding Molding is the use of decorative strips to enhance architectural features and spaces.
• Monochrome Monochrome refers to a Monochromatic design theme that uses different Shades, tones, and Textures of a single color.
• Mood Board A mood board is a visual tool that conveys the overall 'feel' or Design Concept of a design project.
• Mosaic Tiles Mosaic tiles are small, often decorative, pieces of tile used in creating images or Patterns on floors, walls, and other surfaces.
• Muted Colors Muted colors are Hues that have been dulled or desaturated, lowering their Saturation.

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• Natural Light Natural light is the illumination provided by the sun that enhances the Visual Comfort and appearance of a space.
• Negative Space Negative space refers to the area around and between objects in a room, complementing Positive Space.
• Neutral Colors Neutral colors are Shades that don't show or are subdued in color, commonly serving as a versatile backdrop in design.
• Night Stand A small table or cabinet designed to stand beside a Bed.

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• Ombre Ombre is a design technique featuring a gradual blending of one color hue to another, usually moving Tints and shades from light to dark.
• Open Plan Open plan refers to a floor Layout without walls or barriers between different living spaces.
• Oriental Rug An Oriental rug is a heavy Textile made for a wide variety of utilitarian and symbolic purposes in countries of the Oriental region.
• Ottoman An ottoman is a versatile piece of furniture commonly used as a footrest, similar to a Hassock, seat, or coffee table.
• Overlay Overlay in interior design refers to a decorative or functional layer added on top of another material or surface.

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• Palette A palette is the range of colors used in a particular design or piece of art, often forming a Color Scheme.
• Parsons Leg A simplistic, square, or rectangular support, specifically a Furniture Leg, typically found on tables and chairs.
• Parsons Table A Parsons table is a simple, rectangular table characterized by Square Legs that are the same thickness as the Tabletop.
• Pastels Pastels refer to soft, light Colors used in interior design.
• Pattern Pattern refers to the repeating of a Decorative Motif or decorative design.
• Pattern Repeat Pattern repeat is the distance between one point in a design to the exact point where it starts again through Repetition.
• Pembroke Table A Pembroke table is a versatile, Drop Leaf table with twin flaps on its longer sides.
• Pencil Pleat A type of curtain heading used in Window Treatments, known for its tightly gathered folds.
• Pendant Light A pendant light is a ceiling-mounted Lighting Fixture that hangs down on a cord, chain, or rod to provide focused Direct Lighting or decorative illumination.
• Percale Percale refers to a closely woven, Plain Weave fabric known for its crisp, smooth texture.
• Perspective Perspective is a technique that creates the illusion of depth and space in design.
• Picture Rail A molding on a wall from which pictures are hung.
• Pigment Pigment is a colored material that is used to add color to other materials.
• Pigmented Leather Pigmented leather is a type of leather that has been treated with a coating of Pigment to create a uniform color and Texture.
• Pillow Top Mattress A pillow top Mattress is a mattress that features an additional Upholstery layer sewn on top for extra comfort.
• Piping Piping is a decorative design element, consisting of a strip of folded fabric, used for trimming or outlining the seams of furniture or Soft Furnishings.
• Platform Bed A low-profile bed frame (Bed Base/Frame) with a solid or slated base designed to support a Mattress without the need for a Box-Spring.
• Plush Plush refers to a Textile fabric that is notably soft, thick, and luxurious.
• Primary Colors Primary colors are the foundation of color theory, comprising red, blue, and yellow.
• Project Manual A document that outlines the Project Scope, standards, guidelines, and specifications of a design project.
• Proportion Proportion in interior design refers to the ratio between elements in a space.
• Pull-Up Leather Pull-up leather is a type of Leather known for its color-changing quality when stretched or pulled.

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• Quilt A quilt is a multi-layered textile comprised of a woven cloth top (a Woven Fabric), a layer of batting or wadding, and a woven back, combined using the technique of Quilting.

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• Récamier A Récamier is a type of Chaise Longue featuring a high, curved Headrest and a lower Footrest without a Backrest.
• Receding Colors Receding colors are hues that appear to fall back or retreat in a space, creating an illusion of depth and expanse.
• Reclining Furniture Reclining furniture refers to seating options designed with adjustable mechanisms, such as those used in a Recliner, for leaning back and elevating the legs.
• Relief In interior design, relief refers to a method of Molding, carving, or stamping in which the design stands out from the surface.
• Repetition 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.
• Rice Carved Posters Rice carved posters are decorative elements found on furniture, showcasing intricate designs created through Wood Carving that resemble stalks of rice.
• Rococo Rococo is an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration prevalent in 18th-century continental Europe.
• Rod Pocket A rod pocket is a fabric pocket along the top of Curtains or Drapery panels through which a Curtain Rod is inserted.
• Roll-Top Desk A roll-top desk is a type of Desk characterized by a flexible, sliding, Tambour Door that rolls up to expose the work surface and compartments.
• Roman Shade A Roman shade is a type of window covering, specifically a Window Shade, made of Textile fabric that folds into pleats when raised.
• Runner A runner is a long, narrow rug designed to be placed in Hallways or Staircases.

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• Sateen Sateen is a Woven Fabric known for its smooth, luxurious feel, often used in interior design for bedding and upholstery.
• Saturation Saturation refers to the intensity or purity of a color.
• Scale Scale refers to the size of objects in relation to each other and the space they occupy.
• Scandinavian Scandinavian design is a Minimalist style of design that emphasizes simplicity, functionality (Functionalism), and Natural Materials.
• Scatter-Back Sofa A scatter-back sofa is a style of sofa characterized by multiple Loose Back Pillows or loose cushions arranged across its back.
• Sconce A sconce is a wall-mounted Lighting Fixture.
• Segmental Segmental refers to parts or segments of a whole, often relating to design elements divided into sections.
• Selvage Selvage refers to the tightly woven edge that runs along each side of a piece of Woven Fabric.
• Semi-Attached Back Semi-Attached Back refers to a type of cushion on furniture that is partially attached to the back.
• Settee A settee is a medium-sized sofa designed to seat two or three people comfortably.
• Sidemark A notation or label used during Procurement to identify materials or items for a specific project or client in interior design.
• Silhouette The outline or general Shape of an object.
• Silk Silk is a natural fiber known for its lustrous appearance and luxurious feel.
• Sketch A sketch is a freehand drawing that captures the basic ideas and concepts of a design.
• Skirt A skirt is a Textile fabric panel attached to furniture, typically found on upholstered items such as sofas and Arm Chairs.
• Slant-Front Desk A slant-front desk is a type of Writing Desk with a hinged writing surface that slopes downwards when opened.
• Sleepy Hollow Chair A Sleepy Hollow chair is a distinct type of Arm Chair known for its comfort and unique design.
• Slipcover A slipcover is a fitted protective cover that can be slipped off and on a piece of furniture.
• Slub Slub refers to a characteristic of fabric that is marked by thick, nubby areas created by slight knots.
• Sofa A large, cushioned seat designed to accommodate multiple people.
• Solid Colors Solid colors refer to any color that lacks patterns, gradients, or any Variegation.
• Space Planning Space planning is a crucial aspect of interior design that involves arranging the physical layout of spaces within a building, often beginning with a Floor Plan, to optimize their use and functionality.
• Spade Foot Spade Foot refers to a style of Furniture Leg that resembles the shape of a spade.
• Spinet Desk A spinet desk is a compact and versatile piece of furniture, blending the functionality of a writing desk with the aesthetic appeal of a spinet.
• Splashback A surface material installed behind a Sink or Stove to protect walls from splashes and stains.
• Splat A central element, also called a Backsplat, of the backrest in a chair, typically wooden, that provides both support and decorative value.
• Splint Seat A splint seat is a type of Woven Seat made from strips of materials.
• Springs Springs are components used in furniture construction for providing support and comfort.
• Squab Cushion A squab cushion is a thick, upholstered, flat seat cushion.
• Statement Piece A bold, distinctive item that draws attention and sets the tone for a space.
• Stock In interior design, 'stock' refers to Off the Shelf items: ready-made, mass-produced items available for immediate purchase.
• Straight-Back Sofa A straight-back sofa is a couch with a flat, upright Backrest.
• Swag An ornamental drapery or curtain draped in a curve between two points.
• Symmetry Symmetry in interior design, as a form of Balance, refers to a balanced distribution of Visual Weight on either side of a Central Axis.

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• Table Lamp A table lamp is a small, portable Lighting Fixture designed for placement on tables or other furniture surfaces.
• Tactility Tactility refers to the sensation and quality of touch in materials, textures, and objects within an interior space.
• Tailored Upholstery Tailored upholstery refers to furniture coverings that are custom-fitted and meticulously crafted for a neat, polished appearance.
• Tapered Leg A Tapered Leg is a Furniture Leg that becomes progressively narrower towards the bottom.
• Task Lighting Task lighting refers to light sources specifically designed to assist in the execution of activities that require focused illumination, often through Direct Lighting.
• Taupe Taupe is part of Neutral Colors, sitting between Gray and Brown, often with warm, cool, or muted Undertones.
• Tertiary Color A color created by mixing one of the Primary Colors with one Secondary Color.
• Textile Textile refers to any material made from interlocking fibers.
• Three-Way Switch A three-way switch is a type of Light Switch that allows you to control a light from two different locations.
• Throw Pillow A throw pillow is a small, decorative Cushion commonly used on sofas, chairs, or beds.
• Tieback A tieback is a decorative accessory used to hold back Curtains or Drapery.
• Tight-Back Sofa A tight-back sofa is a type of couch that has a fully upholstered back without any loose cushions, unlike a Scatter-Back Sofa.
• Tilt Top A tilt top refers to a table whose top can be vertically adjusted or tilted.
• Tint Tint refers to a color made lighter by adding white, in contrast to a Shade.
• Tone Tone refers to the lightness or darkness of a color, often described in design as Value.
• Torchiere Lamp A torchiere lamp is a floor lamp, a type of Lighting Fixture, with a tall stand and an upward-facing light source.
• Tray Ceiling A tray ceiling is a Ceiling design with a raised or recessed central section that creates a stepped, tray-like profile.
• Trivet A trivet is a stand or support used to hold hot pots and other Cookware, dishes, or serving bowls to protect surfaces from heat damage.
• Trumpet Leg A trumpet leg is a type of Furniture Leg, characterized by its flared shape that resembles a trumpet.
• TV Armoire A tall, freestanding cabinet designed specifically to house a television and related media equipment, often functioning as a concealed Entertainment Center or alternative to a TV Stand.
• TV Stand A piece of Casegoods furniture designed to support a television and related media equipment.

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• Unfinished Furniture Unfinished furniture is furniture that has been constructed but has not had its final Finish applied.
• Unity Unity in interior design refers to the harmonious arrangement of elements within a space that creates a cohesive and coherent look.
• Upholstery Upholstery refers to the material, which can include Fabric, padding, webbing, and springs, used to cover furniture.
• Upscale Upscale refers to high-end or luxury (Luxe) aspects in interior design.

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• Value Value in interior design refers to the lightness or darkness of colors, closely related to Tone.
• Vanity Table A vanity table is a personal grooming station, often featuring a mirror and storage for cosmetics and toiletries.
• Variety As a Design Principle, variety in interior design refers to the quality of being different or diverse.
• Vase A vase is a container, traditionally made of glass or ceramic, used primarily for holding cut flowers or as a decorative piece.
• Vasselier A vasselier is a type of Freestanding Furniture and Casegoods.
• Vintage Vintage refers to items, especially furniture and decor, from a previous era that have a sense of history and timeless appeal.
• Vis-A-Vis Vis-à-vis in interior design refers to furniture or objects facing each other.
• Viscoelastic Foam Viscoelastic foam is a type of Polyurethane Foam known for its ability to mold to the body in response to heat and pressure.
• Voile Voile is a lightweight, sheer fabric, often used in Soft Furnishings and garments.

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• Wall Clock A wall clock is a time-keeping device designed to be mounted on a wall.
• Warm Colors Warm colors are those hues that evoke warmth and coziness, often found on the red, orange, and yellow side of the color spectrum.
• Waterfall Skirt A waterfall skirt is a continuous piece of Textile fabric or material that drapes seamlessly from the top of a furniture item to the floor, covering its Furniture Legs.
• Welting Welting is a decorative edge used in upholstery and Soft Furnishings.
• Wine Table A wine table is a small Occasional Table designed specifically for holding wine bottles and sometimes glasses.
• Wing Chair A wing chair is a high-backed Arm Chair with side panels or "wings" on the back, originally designed to protect from drafts or trap heat from a Fireplace.
• Wrap Group Wrap Group refers to a methodology within Furniture Arrangement of grouping furniture and decor items, similar to a Cluster, to create a cohesive and visually appealing arrangement.

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• Zoom Background A Zoom Background is a virtual background used in Zoom video calls.