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Interior Design Explained
Learn the language of interior design with our free glossary
Windsor Chair
A Windsor Chair is a classic style of chair known for its solid wooden seat with a backrest formed from several spindles.
Bentwood
Bentwood refers to a technique and style of woodworking where wood is bent into curved shapes.
Bird’s-Eye
Bird’s-Eye is a distinctive pattern found in maple wood.
Turning
Turning refers to the process of shaping materials, particularly wood, by rotating them against a cutting tool.
Ebonize
A method of darkening wood to mimic the appearance of ebony.
Vegetable Dye
Vegetable dye refers to a natural dye derived from plants, including roots, berries, bark, leaves, and wood.
Worm Holes
Worm holes are small, round holes created by wood-boring insects, often giving wood a distressed, aged appearance.
Cassone
A large wooden chest, often richly decorated, used historically in Italy for storage and as a dowry trunk.
Acorn Turning
Acorn turning is a decorative woodworking technique.
Fauteuil
A fauteuil is a style of open-arm chair with a primarily wooden frame.
Intarsia
Intarsia is a form of wood inlaying that involves fitting together pieces of wood of varying shapes, colors, and species to create intricate patterns or images.
End Matching
End matching refers to a technique used in the installation of wood flooring and paneling.
Beadboard
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.
Dowel
A dowel is a cylindrical rod, typically made from wood, plastic, or metal.
Yorkshire Dresser
A traditional type of wooden furniture originating from Yorkshire, England, characterized by its combination of shelving, drawers, and sometimes cupboards.
Patina
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.
Hardwood
Hardwood is a type of wood that comes from dicot trees.
Pickled Finish
A pickled finish is a treatment applied to wood that lightens its color and enhances its grain.
Parquet
Parquet is a geometric mosaic of wood pieces used for decorative flooring.
Bench
A bench is a long seat for multiple people that is often made of wood or metal.
Steam Bending
Steam bending is a woodworking process where steam is used to soften wood, making it pliable enough to be easily shaped into curves.
Linenfold Panel
Linenfold Panel is a style of carved wood paneling that resembles folded linen.
Softwood
Softwood is wood derived from coniferous trees.
Backsplat
A backsplat is the central piece of wood located on the back of a chair, running vertically to connect the seat to the top rail.
Figuring
Figuring refers to the natural patterns and markings found in wood.
Aniline Dye
An aniline dye is a type of synthetic dye derived from aniline, used for coloring wood and fabrics.
Boiserie
Boiserie is a French term that refers to intricately carved wood paneling used for walls.
Veneer
Veneer is a thin layer of wood or other material applied over a base surface.
Shellac
Shellac is a natural resin used as a wood finish and sealer in interior design.
Engineered Hardwood
Engineered hardwood is a type of flooring made from multiple layers of wood, including a real hardwood top layer.
Batten
A batten is a narrow strip of material, typically wood, used in construction and interior design.
Fiberboard
Fiberboard is a type of engineered wood product made by bonding together wood fibers under heat and pressure.
Dovetail
Dovetail is a type of interlocking joinery technique used in woodworking.
Plywood
Plywood is a versatile and durable building material made from thin layers of wood veneer.
Reclaimed Wood
Reclaimed wood is recycled wood that has been repurposed for new uses.
Court Cupboard
A Court Cupboard is a type of wooden sideboard or cabinet.
Fretwork
Fretwork is a decorative design carved into wood or metal.
Dado Joint
A dado joint is a method of connecting pieces of wood where a slot is cut in one piece to fit the end of another.
Liming
Liming is a decorative technique that lightens wood while also highlighting its grain.
Slip Match
Slip match is a method used to arrange wood veneer sheets in a panel.
Grain
Grain refers to the lines or patterns seen in wood or stone, arising from their natural growth or formation processes.
Splat
A central element of the backrest in a chair, typically wooden, that provides both support and decorative value.
Finger Joint
A finger joint is a woodworking joinery technique used to connect pieces of wood end-to-end.
Matchboarding
Matchboarding is a method of paneling walls and ceilings using long, narrow planks of wood.
Hollywood Regency
Hollywood Regency is a design style characterized by luxury, glamour, and opulence.
MDF - Medium Density Fiberboard
MDF, or Medium Density Fiberboard, is a type of engineered wood product.
Reeding
Reeding is a decorative technique involving narrow grooves carved into the surface of wood, metal, or stone.
Kiln Dried
Kiln drying is a process of removing moisture from wood by using a kiln.
Barley Twist
Barley Twist refers to a style of turning or twisting resembling the spiral of a barley sugar candy, applied primarily to wood or metal in furniture and architectural elements.
Bowback
A design feature in chairs where the back consists of a curved piece of wood.
Spool Bead
A decorative small wooden molding featuring a series of round beads.
Tambour Desk
A Tambour desk is a type of desk characterized by sliding or rolling panels made of narrow wooden slats.
Shoji Screen
A shoji screen is a traditional Japanese room divider made of translucent paper and a wooden frame.
Settle
A settle is a traditional wooden bench with a high back and armrests.
Spiral Turning
Spiral Turning is a decorative woodworking technique that creates twisted patterns along the length of a piece of wood.
Feather Banding
Feather banding is a decorative technique used in woodworking.
Sussex Chair
A Sussex Chair is a type of wooden armchair traditionally made from elm or beech.
Spindle
A spindle is a slender, rounded rod with tapered ends, traditionally made of wood.
Glastonbury Chair
The Glastonbury Chair is a wooden folding chair of medieval English design.
Slats
Slats are thin, long pieces of wood, metal, or plastic used in various aspects of interior and exterior design.
Rice Carved Posters
Rice carved posters are decorative elements found on furniture, showcasing intricate designs carved into wood that resemble stalks of rice.
Pressboard
Pressboard is a type of engineered wood product made from wood fibers bonded together under heat and pressure.
Wainscot Chair
A wainscot chair is a type of wooden chair characterized by its paneled construction, often featuring intricate carvings and a high back.
Block Printing
Block printing is a printing technique that uses carved wooden blocks to transfer designs onto fabric or paper.
Lambrequin
A lambrequin is a kind of decorative drapery or wood paneling that extends down the sides of a window or arch, often used in conjunction with curtains or blinds.
French Polishing
French Polishing is a wood finishing technique that produces a very high gloss surface.
Hardwood Frames
Hardwood frames refer to the structural frames of furniture made from hardwood.