Accessory – Decorative objects of art, lighting, plants, area rugs, wall decorations added to the interior to enhance and reinforce the design style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accordion fold – Tailored, pleated fabric with uniform exterior & interior appearance. (zigzag configuration)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acetate – Manufactured cellulose acetate textile fiber with fast drying, wrinkle & shrink resistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acrylic – Plastic resins to make synthetic fibers as coating or to bind pigment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acrylic Coated – fabric coated with resin for waterproofing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A&D – Architecture and Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advancing Colors – warm or dark colors that make surfaces appear closer or larger<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adhesive – tacky material, glue like, mastic, paste, cement to secure one object to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alligator Skin – printed or embossed fabric simulating the alligator skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anodize – a chemical process where a coating is etched onto metal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anthropometric – The study of human measurements<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Antique – All items that exists within or over 100 years (items, buildings, furniture)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applique – decorations sewn onto or added on an existing surface; section of a wood that has been pre-cut, then glued and tacked to the main body parts of the furniture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apron – Horizontal member or decorative band mounted below a work surface, attached to side vertical elements for stability and support; raised panel below a window seal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arabesque – a pattern with multiple interlaced flowers, foliage, fruits, urns, and scrolls, often symmetric plaster castings adhered to wood doors and framed wall panels<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Armoire – a large cabinet or wardrobe; can be converted to entertainment or computer center<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Astragal – small convex molding, like a repetitive beaded details<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aubusson – named after a French village, these are handmade area rugs & tapestries for walls, featuring figures & scenic landscapes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bachelor’s Chest – small, low, wooden cabinet w\/ drawers & a top surface for writing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Backsplash – a vertical area behind a counter w\/ or w\/o sink, 4″(partial splash) -18″ (full backsplash)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baker’s table – English marble-topped table, w\/ decorative open iron base use for cooking pastry, 32-33″ high<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baluster – Small, heavily proportioned pillar used for vertical support of a railing. (vern: balustre, barandilla)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Venetian balcony – a column form of turned wood, twisted or tapered form or vase-shaped column<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Balustrade – a railing composed of a series of balusters, bottom rail or top handrail; also used in smaller scale for furniture embellishments<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Balloon Shade – fabric shade when raised, has a gathered bottom edge; it forms like a balloon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banding – inlay or marquetry technique producing a contrast on the surface of the wood furniture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banquette – a built-in or free-standing upholstered bench<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Batting – thin layers of natural or synthetic cloth used to line cushions, pillows, quilts, & crafts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bauhaus – a 20th century design school; promotes practical, theoretical, and influential art, craft, and architecture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bead – small round ball made of a variety of materials with a center hole; that can be sewn or strung onto a cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bedding – a custom handmade or manufactured materials used on a bed for utilitarian purposes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bed sheet – square panel of fabric w\/ or w\/o elastic edge used to encase the top mattress on a bed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bed skirt – fabric bedding treatment, which spans bet. the upper & lower mattress beginning beneath a comforter to touch the floor. (to cover the bottom part of a bed with sewn fabrics)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bedspread – fabric bedding treatment that covers a top mattress<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bench – long seat for several individuals, w\/ or w\/o a back support; workable for machinery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bench-made – one artisan creates a piece of furniture from start to finish<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bench seat – built-in bench<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bentwood – wood steamed and bent to form a structural member of a furniture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Berger\u00e9 chair – overstuffed French upholstery chair with exposed wood frame; an armchair with closed arms; a chair with curvy wood frame or “bones”, & with soft padded cushions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bevel – the slopping on the edge of a material (mirror) that diminishes the apparent size of the surface; it provides play of light and shade on the material<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beveled edge – slanted and polished edge detail used on wood, stone, glass, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bibliotheque – a cabinet that stores literary and artistic materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Board and Batten – barn like exterior siding constructed of 12″ wide vertical boards joined side-to-side with smaller 1\/2″ – 1″ boards covering the joints<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bobeche – glass ring added at the base of a candle to gather was or on the base of an electrified chandelier candle-cover to dangle prisms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bolster – a cylindrical shaped pillow (w\/ or w\/o tassels, & trims)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bomb\u00e9 – outward swelling of a commodes, bureaus, and armoires<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bookcase – a chest constructed with several open shelves to hold books and accessories<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Book match – a method for a veneer, glued together to create a mirror image pattern<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bow front – convex cabinet front<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bowed – a board that does not sit flat, warped<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Box spring cover – fabric sleeve constructed to hide box springs, often gathered with elastic on the underneath side<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Box springs – wire coils connected to one another with an outer metal frame, often padded and encased in quilted fabric<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boulle work – applied to form a marquetry, veneer of tortoiseshells and brass, sometimes with other materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bracket – a decorative or structural (upside-down L-shape) projection of wood, iron, marble, polyurethane, or other materials to support overhangs, cantilevered objects; corbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breakfront – a large cabinet where the center section projects beyond the two side sections<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brushed finish – fabric finishing process using an abrasive surface creating a raised nap on the surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buffet – a linear furniture piece with storage for flatware; can also be use as a counter for serving<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bullion fringe – long, twisted, heat-set, multi-ply fringe often used on upholstery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bullnose edge – thick, round edge detail usually for counter tops or other areas with edges<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bun foot – a furniture leg shaped like a bun or series of flatten balls<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bureau – American dresser or French writing desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Burled wood – a hardwood w\/ swirling growth patterns, used as a veneer for inlays<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Burn out – a fabric composed of 2 fibers chemically printed to dissolve one of the fibers, leaving a see-through design or a positive\/ negative appearance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Butt joint – woodworking joint for decorative purposes; 2 pieces of wood are joined together<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cabinet – a free-standing \/ built-in furniture w\/ shelves & drawers for display and storage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cabinetry – combination of built-in cabinets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cabriole leg – a carved wood furniture leg that resembles an animal’s hip, thigh, & ankle, curving outward at the knee & tapering inward at the ankle (finished w\/ foot, claw or a rounded pad)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Camelback Sofa – Sofa style with a hump or a large rise that resembles a camel’s back<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Candelabra – decorative candle holders, can also be electrified<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cantilever – a projecting structural member supported on a fulcrum, held in a place by a downward force behind the leverage point<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carpentry – a process by w\/c woodwork materials are manufactured and produced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carve – adorn objects by cutting wood w\/ sharp handheld instruments<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Case goods – furniture pieces primarily constructed of wood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Casement cloth – semi-sheer, translucent, or opaque novelty fabric, in neutral color ways<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Casework – custom woodwork of all parts that constitutes a finished case (e.g. cabinet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast Iron – molten iron poured into a mold to create multiple castings (vern. pundido)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chair – an individual seat constructed w\/ a backrest, w\/ 4 supporting legs or so<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chair rail\/ Dado – any material in a horizontal trim installed on the wall in a room, usually 30″ \/ 762mm off the floor; used in large walls, further adorned with bead board, trim, wallpaper, or contrasting colors below and above<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chaise lounge – long reclining chair or sofa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chifferobe – a large furniture wardrobe with drawers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chinoiserie – a style of art depicting Asian\/ Chinese motifs popular in France and England<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chiseled – stone shaped by a sharp hand tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Classic – designs having withstood the test of time; classical proportions in architecture; classy or sleek<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Claw foot – carved end of a furniture leg resembling an animal’s claw<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Closet – a free-standing furniture, sheetrock enclosure or custom made cabinetry implemented to store belongings, fitted with drawers, rods, & racks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coffee table – a low table placed in front of a sofa for coffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collage – patterns, images, and textures joined together in a surface to show another image, decoupage contrasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Combing – a faux painting technique the teeth of the tool is dragged onto wet paint creating striations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Comforter – a bedcoverwith 2 fabric layer stitched down filled with a down or synthetic fiber fill<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commode – a cabinet or chest, typically raised off the floor with a legs, w\/c can hold a wash basin or chamber pot<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concealed hinge – a hinge attached to a frame and door from the inside, making it invisible from the outside<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Console – a carved decorative bracket; a control panel for monitoring electrical equipment usage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Console table – a table supported by ornamental consoles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contemporary – Design style with simple lines, curves and geometric patterns<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continental pillow – 24″ European square decorative pillow, often used in sets of 3 on a king bedding as a backrest for a bank of pillows<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cording – machine-made or handmade decorative binding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corner cabinet – built-in or independently crafted cabinet designed to fit tightly into the corner of a room, often symmetrically flaking 2 sides of a room<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Couch – upholstered furniture used for seating or reclining; sofa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Counter – a horizontal work space that can be built-in or free-standing; 29″ for seat ht., 36″-39″ for standing ht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coverlet – decorative bedspread or bed covering<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crackle – surface finish creating a glaze of fine cracks; a fake crack texture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Craft – a handmade object; or hand-fabricated<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Credenza – a linear wood chest, may have shelves and drawers, usually used in commercial spaces as other work space for computers, or sideboard or buffet in residential spaces<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cremone bolt – French surface mounted finish locking hardware with a sliding knob, operated by the center knob, in which the rod goes opposite directions to lock<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crown molding – molding installed between the wall and the ceiling, applied at the top of case goods<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curio cabinet – a slender display cabinet with glass shelves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curly – undulating (wave-like) grain in wood, ribbon spiral<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curve – a smooth continuous line deviating from a straight line (arch, wave, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cushion – a soft pillow or padding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Custom – made-to-order<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cut glass – a clear glass ornamentation cut by a diamond wheel to create decorative pattern on the glass, sometimes combined with etched glass patterns. Note: the art of creating hand-cut glass ornamentation on a curved glass surface has been lost; a method where a large curved glass panel is manipulated, suspended in a sling, over a diamond cutting wheel to create patterns<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dacron wrap – wrapping foam cushions with synthetic polyester layers for padding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dado – a decoration on the lower portion of the wall, between the baseboard and the chair rail; section of a column pedestal above the base<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dado joint – woodworking joint where a groove is cut across the grain and another board is fitted into the groove<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Decoupage – the art of decorating a surface with cut-outs, papers, memorabilia, that are sealed with lacquer or varnish for protection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Decoration – embellishment, ornamentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dentil – a molding pattern that is rectangular\/ square blocks that are equally spaced along the surface creating a “teeth” motif<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depth – the overall measurement of an object from front to back<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Design – executing, creating artistic arrangement skillfully<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Desk – a horizontal or slanted working surface with storage, most often 29-30″ high (736mm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Detail – a drawing in a larger scale, showing a portion or a part of a drawing, indicating the components all in all; specified markings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diagonal cabinet – is a corner wall cabinet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dimension – spatial qualities; measurements or height, length, width<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distressed – a finish technique creating an aged patina, uneven or worn appearance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dobby – a mechanical attachment on a loom to weave geometric patterns<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dobby weave – a small symmetrical pattern repeats, formed by adjusting the harness attached to on a plain loom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dovetail joint – a furniture joinery technique of interlocking “wedge” shaped finger cut-outs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dowel – a round wood or metal pin used to reinforce furniture construction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drawer – a wooden box, upper side open with a handle, function to be pulled out horizontally w\/in a cabinetry or furniture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dresser – a horizontal cabinet with drawers and usually with back paneled mirror, designed to store clothes, & personal items (bureau)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drop match pattern – patterns where every other repeat (side to side) is dropped down one half of its length<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dust ruffle – a custom fabric bedding treatment applied between upper and lower mattress, touching the floor. (bed skirt)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duvet cover – a fabric casing for a comforter or soft fill<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eclectic – a design style that utilizes elements from multiple style sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eight-way hand-tied – coiled springs used in furniture construction, knotted with twine from front to back, side to side and diagonally, interlocking adjacent coils<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Embossed – raised ornament work\/ 3d like design impressed on a surface; fabric created by rolling goods between engraved cylinders<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Embossing – the act of creating raised effect on the surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enamel – a hard, glossy surface finish<\/p>\n\n\n\n
End lap joint – a strong woodworking joint where two boards are rabbeted and joined<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Engraving – a block, print or surface made from an etched or engraved plate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Entertainment center – cabinetry designed specifically to house for TV and audio items<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Epergne – a decorative centerpiece having a stand that holds branches where dishes and flowers can be displayed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ergonometrics – Study that deals with space planning in relationship with man’s activities, behaviors, and movements<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ergonomic – Products, methods, equipment, designed by scientific analysis of human function to enhance and improve health, safety and welfare<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Escritoire – A writing desk (vern. eskritoryo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Escutcheon – A protective plate installed behind door knobs, or as a key hole cover<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00c9tag\u00e8re – a tall, open shelving unit to display accessories, a hanging or standing shelves that is open in all sides<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Etch – a design on metal, glass, etc. using wax or film created by revealing specific areas with a special needle\/ tool; applying an etching material for frosted appearance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Etching – etched plate, drawing or design (etched glass)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Euro shams – square pillow shams, 24″x24″ used in combination with other bed pillows<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exposed hinge – a visible hinge attached to the door, and frame<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Extruded – materials forced through a machinery die to form a specific shape (i.e. synthetic fiber)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fabricated – an item created; produced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fabrication – the process of creating or producing an item<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faux bois – reproducing or re-interpreting a painted wood grain finish, and furnishings; objects imitating wood logs, branches, and bark textures<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Festoon – carved stone\/ wood garland of fruit and flowers; folded window treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fiber saturation point – refers to the limit reached of a wood when hygroscopic water remains<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fiberboard – a board compressed of wood shavings and glue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Figure pattern – refers to the design of timber produced on smooth longitudinal surfaces; rays, growth rings, change in color and texture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finial – a decorative finish hardware of any material, used to cap drapery rods, newel posts, furnishings; used as a crowning ornament for furniture\/ architecture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finish – refers to the final material outcome or treatment on a surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finishes – different types of final treatments, coatings, stains, etc. on a surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finishing – fabric manufacturing process including weaving, printing, bleaching, dyeing, heat setting, napping, embossing , pressing, calendaring, or coating for fire-retardant\/ waterproofing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finish schedule – documents detailing doors, windows, furniture, room finishes, and other components for clarification for construction purposes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finish hardware – refers to hardware such as hinges, locks, catches, that has finished appearance, functional fittings for doors, windows, cabinetry<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fitting – pertains to either pipe part, window hardware, decorative or functional hardware, or to building components that are fixed but not built-in<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flooring – synonymous for floor covering<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fluting – decorative parallel grooves, concave, and semi-circular in section on classical columns and friezes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foam back – product with a laminated polyurethane foam backing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foam core board\/ foam board – a stiff Styrofoam sealed on front and back w\/ laminated paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fret – a classical geometric ornamentation pattern that is repeated within the border<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fretwork – a Victorian machine-made wood work panels with different shapes that are intricate, openwork design; a Chinese lattice work<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Full-sizing – a drafted elevation or pattern of an item in its actual size for comprehensive production guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furnishings – are what you call for all items including accessories, cabinets, furniture, window treatments, lighting, upholstery, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furniture – any free standing or built-in object that is constructed to be functional, it may be for seating, writing, storing, and other parts of human life<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furniture layout – is the positioning and arrangement of furniture, accessories that are space planned<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Futon bed – a convertible frame with a mattress that can be use either as a sofa or a bed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gate-leg table – a table with a drop leaf and a movable leg that supports the leaf when swung into, and retracted to let the leaf stay down<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gilded – an object that has a very thin gold overlay<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gilding – the act of overlaying thin gold film in an object ; or applying coating of gesso with gold leaf<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gingerbread – a term with elaborate lathe-turned or carved wood that adorns victorian structures, including brackets, posts, fretwork, pilasters, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Girandoles – an embellished mirror with a pair of sconces installed permanently<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glazed chintz – a resin finish applied through a heat pressure process to chintz creating a polished surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gold leaf – a thin gold that is used to for gilding; usually applied over a red primer to increase vibrancy and luster<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Greige, gray, grey goods – are unfinished and unbleached woven goods<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grommet – two round metal sleeves that protects an eyelet; another term for “hole”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guilloche – a decorative pattern of interlacing curves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Half-lap joint – a woodworking joint that one end is rabbeted and the other board is dadoed somewhere in the middle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hand forged – an iron heated and formed by means of hands e.i. wrought iron<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hardboard – a generic term for panel manufactured from interfelted lignocellulose fibers consolidated under hot press with heat and pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hardware – any material that is added to mechanize the opertion of cabinetry, drawers, doors (ie cremone bolt)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hardwood – a wood plank from a dense and strong slow-growing tree<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heartwood – it is a part of a tree trunk used to produce lumber, usually darker in color when it goes old and harder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highboy – a tall queen anne style chest of drawers with legs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
High low – a multi-level pile heights<\/p>\n\n\n\n
High-style – any fashion or style that is up-to-date and costly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inlay – it is a an ornamentation process whereas to set one material into the surface of another creating a pattern; inserting any material like ivory, stone, or shells to a surface; is a decorative technique of inserting pieces of contrasting, often coloured materials into depressions in a base object to form patterns<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interior trim – refers to the linear objects like baseboard, railing, molding, window and door trim<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ironwork – Decorative hand-forged iron and cast grilles and etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacobean – a 17th century embroidered crewel work imitating a stylized floral pattern<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Japanning – a finishing method of succesive application of lacquer to an item from Japan and China<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joinery – a various method of connecting a material to another: butt, dovetail, dowel,mortise;
A craft assembling woodworking joints<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KD – Kiln dried specification of a wood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knock-down – also refer as KD, a furniture sold in parts to be assembled<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lacquer – a synthetic coating dried to form a protective film<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laminated – a cloth and synthetic layers bonded together to improve appearance and performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lamination – a method\/process of bonding one layer to another under heat or pressure to be united<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lap desk – a wooden hinged box that when flipped open, provides a slanted writing surface; usually with leather or tooled inset<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lattice – a crisscross diagonal pattern<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leather – it is a preserved and tanned hide of an animal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leather-like – a reproduction of material emulating an animal hide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leatherette – is a man-made leather and has a different kinds of colors<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Linen fold – a Tudor carved wood detail representing fabric folds on paneling<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Loveseat – an upholstered seat with arms and back rest that is for two<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marbleized – faux finishing technique imitating a real marble<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marquetry – is the art of inlaying different woods, and other natural materials to create a picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matte finish – a finish that is not glossy or shiny<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MDF – Medium Density Fiberboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Miter Joint – two boards are cut at a 45 degree angle and joined e.i. photo frame<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Measurement – a specific unit of measure to compute for length, area, distance and etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metal Finish – is a real or imitated metal finish including brass, bronze, chrome, steel, zinc, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metallic Finish – a metal finish with iridescent and reflective qualities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Millwork – a ready-made woodwork manufactured at a lumber mill<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mirror – a glass panel with mercury backing that reflects anything, it is often framed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mitered corner – any material, wood, fabric folded or joined to create a 45 degree angle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Modesty Panel – a panel used on furniture to conceal view<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moisture content – refers to the water present in a wood and is expressed as a percentage of weight of oven dry wood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mold – it is a form that when used reproduces multiple work of the same patterns from it; plaster, cement, plastic, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Molded – it is the result created by a mold<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mortise – a slot cut into a piece of wood; it is where the tenon fits snugly into it to create a strong joinery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motion upholstery – a soft seating offering swivels, recliners, and incliners<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Murphy bed – a framed mattress that can be folded, or raised up to be concealed in a wall or a cabinet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nail-head trim – upholstery detail using a series of decorative tacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Niche – a crevice or recess part of a wall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Occasional table – a generic term used for any small table<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ogee edge – an edge detail with a “S” profile<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Opaque – it is what you call any material or surface that the light can’t pass through<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ormolu – a cast brass, chiseled and gold-gilded decorative mountings for furniture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ornament – a decorative object or a design added to an object<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ornamentation – the act of applying purely decorative details on an object<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ottoman – a heavy fabric with pronounced crosswise ribs; it is a foot stool<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Padding – a fabric or material used for creating cushion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
paint – is a tinted liquid agent that coats a surface making it opaque<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Painted – a surface fully or partially coated with paint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Painting – the act of applying and coating of a surface with paint; an object of art created with various types of paints<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paisley – an intricate interlocking curvilinear pattern from India<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parquetry – a geometric wood patterns inlaid in flooring and furniture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Particle board – is also called as chipboard, it is a sheet that made up with wood chips glued and pressed to form under a high pressure and temperature<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Partition wall – a non-structural dividing wall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patina – a green film that forms in an aged copper or bronze due to the exposure of chemicals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pattern – a repetitive or random arrangement of designs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pattern repeat – increments between horizontal or vertical patterns repeated in fabric, wallcoverings, etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pedestal – is a support or stand for an object of art<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Period – a specific time in history<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pillow – a stuffed cushion object that is made in various shape and sizes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pillow sham – a fabric cover designed to protect a pillow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plastic – a molded or extruded compounds formed through a chemical process<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plyboard – a manufactured sheet of wood from a thin pile of veneers and solid slats on the middle core<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plywood – a several layers of thin wood veneers glued together one top to another forming a wood sheet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Polyester – a synthetic polymer fiber manufactured from coal, water and petroleum, and has a shrink, stretch, and wrinkling resistant properties<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Polymer – a synthetic material composed of monomers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Polyurethane – a synthetic resin manufactured from polymers joined by urethane used in adhesives, carpet padding, plastics, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pouf – a fabric gathered into a puff; a round upholstered tufted ottoman seen in the dressing area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Primer – the first application of paint to seal or prepare the wall surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Proportion – is the comparative relationship between elements or objects in ratio, balance, degree<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prototyping – refers to the production of a 3d sample design, either full-sized or re-scaled<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quarter-sawn – logs cut in quarters lengthwise to reveal intricate wood grain patterns<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rabbet joint – a cut into the edge of a board (w\/c can be joined to another board w\/o notches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reeding – a carved wood detail combining a series of thin, parallel, convex lines used as inlay or applied carving<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Relief – a raised ornament<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Repouss\u00e9 – a decorative metalwork outlined and embossed, hammered or punched on the back side<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Retro – a term used for the style or fashion during 1940’s-1960’s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ribbon – a thin band of fabric with finished edges used to tie, trim or embellish<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rocaille – a french origin shell-covered rock work ornamentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sapwood – the younger and softer sap-containing and usually light colored portion of the woody stem<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scallop – a curved shapes repeated along the edge of an object<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seconds – woven cloth with errors and flaws<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secretary – is a cabinet hinged surface opening forward onto pull-out supports revealing chubby holes for writing materials with a bookcase, often with glass door cabinet above<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sectional – is an elongated seating created with multiple connected units<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Server – a furniture utilized in a dining area for storing and table services<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Serpentine – winding and curving back and forth like a serpent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set match – patterns set side by side on the same level<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Settee – a light scaled, medium-sized or long bench<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shade – is the quality of difference of any color from its original color<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shading – is an effect, w\/c appears along a seam of the same product, when ink is unevenly applied during the dying or printing process<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shoji screen – is an oriental, geometric, wooden screen with rice paper panels<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sideboard – is a case goods, often 36″ high, used for serving food and storing china<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sidelight – is a stationary, vertical windows flanking an operating exterior door<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slipper chair – a low arm less upholstered chair with skirting usually used in a bedroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sofa – is an upholstered seat usually with back and arm rest that can accommodate 3 or more people<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specification – a detailed outline with important notes that is necessary for the implementation or construction of a design<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spindle – is a shaft that connects to a knob in a lockset; is a vertical post that supports in a stairway; is a decorative sticks in a wooden furniture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Straight-edge – a long metal ruler or tool used for trimming selvage edges, or marks and cuts straight lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suede – a tanned leather animal hide with the exterior layer removed and napped surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suede cloth – a synthetic woven textile with a brushed nap surface imitating a suede<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surround – opening enclosed with decorative trim in all sides<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tabletop – a top surface of a table that can be of any material<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tambour – it may be a solid wood, wood veneer, metallic face laminate, or cork, laminated to a tempered hardboard core with brown fabric backing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Technical working drawings – is a set of visual presentations made through technical drafting for details and specifications<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tenon – a narrow piece of wood custom cut to fit in a mortise<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tete-a-tete – is a specialty seating for two for an intimate conversation, it is often “S” shaped, but can be seen side by side<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throne – a chair foe the kings, cardinals for ceremonial occasions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tongue and grove – is a wood joinery with an extruded edge on a flat board which slips into a corresponding groove on an adjacent board<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Torchier – a standing lamp with indirect upward lighting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tortoise shell – a hard, black-brown mottled shell of turtles and tortoises used as inlay or imitated in other surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Translucent – it is what you call a semi-opaque surfaces, w\/c diffuses light and partially obscuring a view<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transparent – it is what you call on any material w\/c light passe through, and completely see-through it<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trim – is a decorative textile bands used for edging fabric or upholstery panels<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trumeau Mirror – is a french mirror with decorative carvings and oil painting above it<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trundle bed – is a daybed twin bed with a pull-out mattress<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upholstery – materials used to make soft seating furniture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Varnish – is a liquid coating applied to wood forming a protective thin sheet on the surface when applied<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Veneer\/ wood veneer – is a paper-thin wood sheet that is installed on the surface of an object for decorative purposes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Veneer match – patterns created by placing thin slices of wood together featuring the grain in various combinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Verdigris – a greenish patina found on aged brass, bronze or copper<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vermicelli – a random pattern of curving, squiggly lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vinyl – a fiber made w\/ a compound polymer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vitrine – a glass-sided display cabinet with glass shelves to highlight special collections<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VOC – acronym for Volatile Organic Compound<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wainscoting – a material applied to the bottom third of an interior wall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wardrobe – a free standing or built-in cabinet for storing clothes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Windsor chair – a spindled-back, turned legged chair with rush seat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wing-backed chair – a high back chair with protruding wings on sides of it, often with exposed carved cabriole legs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wood furniture – hand-crafted, or manufactured wooden case goods<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wood grain – Refers to the general alignment or direction of fiber wood to the axis of the tree trunk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woodwork – is called a handmade cabinetry or casing out of wood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Work station – Floor areas and furniture used by employees to do their tasks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Work surface – is any surface designed for accomplishing a task<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wrought iron – is a heated, hammered, bent iron<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Xenon<\/strong> – An elemental gas used in flash lamps and arc lamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yin and Yang<\/strong>: Chinese philosophy terms used to describe how polar or contrary forces are interconnected in the natural world. In the design world yin<\/p>\n\n\n\n and yang are often used to explain the motivation behind Feng Shui principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yucca plant<\/strong> – A genus of perennial shrubs and trees in the agave family. Found in hot, dry climates, and notable for long, spiky leaves. The yucca flower is<\/p>\n\n\n\n the state flower of New Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zebrawood<\/strong> – Wood that resembles the striping of a zebra, with dark stripes on a light background. Found on contemporary furniture pieces and decorative wall paneling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Accessory – Decorative objects of art, lighting, plants, area rugs, wall decorations added to the interior to enhance and reinforce the design style. Accordion fold – Tailored, pleated fabric with uniform exterior & interior appearance. (zigzag configuration) Acetate – Manufactured cellulose acetate textile fiber with fast drying, wrinkle & shrink resistance Acrylic – Plastic resins…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108579","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n