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Tag archives for definitions of architectural terms

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»
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»
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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