Wall Treatments & Finishes

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

An acroterium is an ornamental pedestal or statue located at the apex or corners of a building's roof.

Aging, in the context of interior design, refers to a deliberate process to make an object or space appear older or more worn than it actually is.

Alignment in interior design refers to the arrangement of elements in a way that creates a line or row, forming a visual connection.

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.

Amorini are decorative motifs featuring cherubic children, often depicted with wings.

Anaglypta is a type of embossed wallpaper.

An antique finish refers to a surface treatment that gives an item the appearance of age and wear.

An intricate pattern of interlaced lines, often incorporating floral and geometric motifs.

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.

Backing refers to the material or support layer behind the visible layer of a product.

A protective surface on a wall, typically found in kitchens and bathrooms, that shields against splashes and spills.

Bagging is a decorative wall finish obtained by applying a thin cement-based layer to walls and then manipulating it with a sponge or cloth.

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

Baize is a coarse woolen or cotton fabric, similar to felt.

Barkcloth is a versatile textile made from the inner bark of certain trees.

A batten is a narrow strip of material, typically wood, used in construction and interior design.

A bead is a small, decorative object that is pierced for threading or stringing.

Beadboard is a type of paneling characterized by a row of narrow wood planks lined vertically, with each plank featuring a rounded bead-like ridge along its edge.

A beveled edge refers to an edge of a structure that is not perpendicular to the faces of the piece.

Boiserie is a French term that refers to intricately carved wood paneling used for walls.

Book Match refers to a mirror-like reflection technique used in the placing of two matching surfaces.

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

Ceramic tiles are durable, versatile materials used for covering floors, walls, and various surfaces.

Chair rail is a type of molding fixed horizontally to the wall around the perimeter of a room.

Chased, in interior design, refers to a method of decorating by engraving or indenting a design onto hard surfaces.

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

Chevron is a V-shaped pattern used in various design aspects.

Cinquefoil is an architectural motif used primarily in Gothic architecture.

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

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

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

Cork is a lightweight, natural material harvested from the cork oak tree.

Cubism is an art movement known for its use of geometric shapes and abstracted forms.

A dado rail is a horizontal strip of molding attached to a wall, typically around waist height.

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

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

Embossing is a decorative technique where a design is created on a surface so that it stands out in relief.

Decoupage is a decorative technique where cutouts are glued to a surface and then varnished.

Distressed refers to a finish or treatment that gives an object a worn, aged, or antique appearance.

Distemper is a water-based paint used on walls and ceilings.

Dragging is a decorative painting technique used to create a striated effect on walls or furniture.

Dry brushing is a painting technique used to create a textured effect.

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

Cresting is a decorative motif often featuring a series of repetitive shapes or forms.

Coving is a decorative molding applied at the junction of walls and ceilings.

Embossed refers to a surface decorated with a raised or recessed design.

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

Emulsion refers to a water-based paint with a smooth, matte finish.

Fiberboard is a type of engineered wood product made by bonding together wood fibers under heat and pressure.

Flame stitch is a dynamic embroidery pattern that resembles flames.

Flock wallpaper is textured wallpaper known for its velvet-like, soft surface.

A cornice is an ornamental molding that runs along the top of a wall or a building.

Faux refers to artificial or imitation materials and finishes designed to mimic the appearance of natural or more expensive materials.

Fan patterned refers to a design motif that resembles the shape and spread of a hand-held fan.

Felt is a non-woven fabric made from compressed and matted fibers.

A decorative finish creating a cracked pattern on surfaces.

Crown molding is a decorative trim installed where the wall meets the ceiling.

Damask is a woven fabric known for its intricate patterns and quality.

Debossing is a decorative technique involving the creation of recessed designs on a surface.

A decal is a design prepared on a special paper for durable transfer on to another surface such as glass, metal, or ceramic.

Deco, short for Art Deco, is a visual arts design style that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.

A small dining area, often adjoining a kitchen or living space, designed for informal meals.

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

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

An ornamental design applied to the surface of objects.

Fresco is a technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid wet plaster.

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.

Mosaic tiles are small, often decorative, pieces of tile used in creating images or patterns on floors, walls, and other surfaces.

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

Overlay in interior design refers to a decorative or functional layer added on top of another material or surface.

Fluting refers to the shallow grooves or channels that are vertically carved into the surface of a column or architectural element.

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

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.

PVC, or Polyvinyl Chloride, is a versatile synthetic plastic polymer used extensively in interior design.

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 pilaster is a rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached.

A molding on a wall from which pictures are hung.

A pediment is a triangular upper part of a building in classical architecture, often found above the horizontal structure of the entablature.

A pickled finish is a treatment applied to wood that lightens its color and enhances its grain.

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.

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.

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

Ragging off is a decorative paint technique that involves creating texture by removing wet glaze or paint with a rag.

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

Rosemaling is a traditional Norwegian decorative painting technique.

Reeding is a decorative technique involving narrow grooves carved into the surface of wood, metal, or stone.

In interior design, relief refers to a method of molding, carving, or stamping in which the design stands out from the surface.

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

Romanesque is a style of architecture and design characterized by semi-circular arches, thick walls, and sturdy pillars.

A sconce is a wall-mounted light fixture.

Softwood is wood derived from coniferous trees.

Gesso is a white paint mixture consisting of a binder mixed with chalk, gypsum, pigment, or any combination of these materials, used in artwork preparation.

In interior design, frame refers to a structural element that surrounds or supports objects such as artwork, mirrors, or doors.

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

A gallery rail is a type of railing or molding designed to display artwork or decorative objects.

Slip match is a method used to arrange wood veneer sheets in a panel.

A surface material installed behind a sink or stove to protect walls from splashes and stains.

Stain resistant refers to materials or surfaces that are treated or inherently able to repel stains.

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

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

Staining is the application of pigment to a surface to change its color and enhance its grain.

Stripping in interior design refers to the process of removing layers of paint, wallpaper, varnish, or other coatings from surfaces.

Stucco is a type of plaster used as a coating for walls and ceilings.

Symmetry in interior design refers to a balanced distribution of visual weight on either side of a central axis.

Synthetic materials are man-made materials developed through chemical processes.

Taffeta is a crisp, smooth, woven fabric known for its lustrous sheen and delicate texture.

Texture refers to the tactile surface quality of materials or objects within an interior space.

Tongue & Groove is a method of fitting similar objects together, edge to edge.

Trompe l'oeil is a decorative painting technique that creates the optical illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat surface.

Friese refers to a decorative border or panel

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

Frieze refers to a wide, decorative band, typically found near the ceiling on walls, or on the exterior of buildings.

Gilding is the application of a thin layer of gold or gold-like material to a surface.

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

A glyph is a unique visual representation of a character, including letters, numbers, or symbols, usually in a specific font or style.

A gradient is a gradual transition of color or texture.

Gobelin refers to a type of luxury tapestry or fabric known for its intricate designs and historical significance.

Glaze is a coating applied to surfaces for decorative or functional purposes.

Gothic refers to a style that is characterized by intricate designs, pointed arches, and a heavy emphasis on verticality and light.

Grasscloth is a type of wallpaper made from natural woven fibers.

Grout is a dense fluid used to fill and seal the joints between tiles.

Guilloche is a decorative technique involving intricate, interlacing patterns.

Grain refers to the lines or patterns seen in wood or stone, arising from their natural growth or formation processes.

Variety in interior design refers to the quality of being different or diverse.

Wainscoting is a decorative wall paneling used primarily in the lower section of a wall.

A wall sculpture is a three-dimensional artwork designed to be mounted on a wall.

A traditional floral symbol of England, often used in architecture and design.

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.

Inset tile is a tile design technique used to create patterns or visual interest by embedding tiles of different colors, materials, or shapes within a larger tiled area.

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

Whitewashing is a painting technique that uses diluted paint to create a translucent finish.

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

Exposed brick refers to walls where the bricks are left visible as a design feature.

Pressboard is a type of engineered wood product made from wood fibers bonded together under heat and pressure.

Herringbone refers to a distinctive V-shaped weaving or tiling pattern.

Italian Provincial is a design style that blends refined elegance with a rustic, countryside vibe.

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

Lacquer is a clear or colored varnish that dries by solvent evaporation to produce a hard, durable finish.

Lining paper is a type of wallpaper used to create a smooth surface for painting or the application of decorative wallpaper.

Marbleizing is the process of applying paint or glaze to a surface to imitate the intricate patterns and colors of natural marble.

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.

Linenfold Panel is a style of carved wood paneling that resembles folded linen.

Marble is a timeless, elegant natural stone often used in interior design.

A matte finish is a finish with a non-glossy, flat appearance.

A miter joint is a type of joint made by beveling each of two parts to be joined, usually at a 45° angle, to form a corner, typically a 90° angle.

A loft is a large, adaptable open space, often a former industrial building or other type of space converted for residential use.

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

Matchboarding is a method of paneling walls and ceilings using long, narrow planks of wood.

Limewash is a type of paint made from limestone.

Low relief is a decorative carving that protrudes slightly from its background.

Liming is a decorative technique that lightens wood while also highlighting its grain.