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Decorating Terminology – Furniture

17
Jun
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Decorating Terminology – Furniture
This post is the eighth in the terminology series and the focus today is furniture.  We'll look at furniture terms and the definitions that you will often use in decorating. Previous articles in this series include general decorating terms; three articles on style terminology: A-E, F-Q and R-Z; and three posts covering architectural terms:  A-E,  F-Q and R-Z. Furniture A-Z Armoire: a large cabinet with two doors traditionally ...more»
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Decorating Terminology – Architecture Part 3

10
Jun
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Decorating Terminology – Architecture Part 3
Today's article is the third post on architectural terms.  I've selected terms that often crop up in decorating conversations and plans.  The definitions covered today are R-Z.   Two weeks ago I presented architectural terminology for A-E and last week F-Q terms were defined. Previous articles in this Decorating Terminology series included general decorating terms and three articles on style terminology: A-E, F-Q and R-Z. Architecture R-Z Raised hearth: a ...more»
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Decorating Terminology – Architecture Part 2

3
Jun
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Decorating Terminology – Architecture Part 2
This series today presents the second part of architectural terms.  Today we'll cover architectural terms F-Q.  Last week I presented architectural terminology for A-E and next week R-Z terms will be reviewed. Previous articles in this series included general decorating terms and three articles on style terminology: A-E, F-Q and R-Z. Architecture F-Q Facade: the front or face of a building Fanlight: a half-circle shaped window above a door or ...more»
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Decorating Terminology – Architecture

27
May
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Decorating Terminology – Architecture
The decorating terminology series continues today - moving from definitions of decorating styles to definitions of architectural terms.  Architectural terminology will run for three weeks, starting with today's post.  Today we'll cover architectural terms A through E.  Next week F-Q terms will be presented.  Then,  two weeks from now, the final article will present terms R-Z. Previous articles in this series included general decorating terms and three articles on ...more»
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