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Décor Dictionary: Armoire
The intricate 17th century armoire on the left was designed by Louis XIV's cabinetmaker, André-Charles Boulle. The vintage armoire on the right is designed in the french-style but less ornate. Armoire:...
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Décor Dictionary: Roman Blind
To accompany yesterday’s Décor Diva article on Roman Blinds, here is the corresponding décor term: Roman Blind: is a window treatment consisting of a length of material which, when drawn up by...
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Décor Dictionary: Voile
Voile: is a soft, sheer, lightweight fabric, usually made of 100% cotton or cotton/synthetic blends. The term derives from French, meaning veil. Available in a range of patterns, colours and...
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Décor Dictionary: Ikat
Examples of some beautiful Ikat fabric designs In our Trends 2011 posts we have thrown around a lot of décor terms that really should be entered into our Dictionary – so we start with an easy one,...
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Décor Dictionary: Vintage vs Antique
With the current Nostalgic trend words like “Vintage” and “Antique” gets thrown around regularly. Often confused, its definition boundaries have become seriously blurred and vague. So here, to relieve...
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Décor Dictionary: Houndstooth
Large scale Houndstooth patterns are seriously trendy. I just love the big, beautiful, inky blue Houndstooth fabric from Tessa Proudfoot (the pic on the left) Houndstooth: is a duotone textile...
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Décor Dictionary: Eclectic Style
Funky informal Eclectic lounge via vintagerenewal.com (LOVE the pink!) Eclectic Style: is a rather avant-garde style of interior design that encompasses a diverse variety of periods, styles and tastes...
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Décor Dictionary: Art Deco
This was a though little cookie to define – hence the long definition! Art Deco was influenced by many design styles as the very late 1800s and better half of the 1900s ushered in the golden period of...
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Décor Dictionary: Contemporary vs Modern
In the field of design & décor you have to be very careful with what you label “Modern” or “Contemporary.” So often we see & hear people incorrectly referring to an interior or furniture piece...
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Décor Dictionary: Bolster
On the left a cylindrical bolster cushion and a rectangular bolster on the right. Bolster: is a long narrow pillow or cushion. Most often cylindrical, bolsters can be added to a bed or sofa as a...
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Décor Dictionary: Console
On the left – a traditional, French style, 2-legged console table and a sleek contemporary console on the right. Console: is a narrow wall table generally used for the display of decorative objets...
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Décor Dictionary: Vitrine
On the left a Louis XVI style mahogany 1880 biblioteque vitrine; to it’s right a Louis XVI vitrine with pedestal-like legs; and on the far right a contemporary interpretation of a vitrine. Vitrine:...
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Décor Dictionary: Demilune
A pretty contemporary 3-leg demilune table on the left and on the right a 4-leg demilune with a drop-leaf top. The drop-leaf rests on top of its half-moon counterpart and flips open to rest on hidden...
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Décor Dictionary: Semainier
LEFT: A handsome fruitwood and walnut veneer French semainier with holly inlay and marble top, circa 1880. RIGHT: A super cool contemporary semainier by Rougier in teal high gloss lacquer. Semainier:...
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Décor Dictionary: Bombé
Bombé: is a French term for any furniture piece with a rounded or convex shape – fronts and sides. The word bombé literally means bomb-shaped, cambered, or bulging. Popular during the French Regency...
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Décor Dictionary: Ombre
I’m sure you have noticed this dramatic, playful trend around the web the last couple of years – it everywhere. Anything from hair and fashion, to furniture and décor… even walls and wedding cakes! It...
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Décor Dictionary: CMT
CMT is another term stolen from the fashion industry. As designers and decorators, we regularly use this abbreviation when working with the custom design manufacturing process… CMT: is a acronym most...
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Décor Dictionary: Slipper Chair
This simplistic occasional chair is the perfect fit for a tight space… Slipper Chair: is an armless upholstered chair with short legs that sits closer to the ground. Popular in the early 18th...
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Décor Dictionary: Moire
{click to enlarge} Moire: is a fabric with a wavy, rippled appearance traditionally produced mainly from silk however wool, cotton and rayon can also be used. The most common technique for making...
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Décor Dictionary: Vignette
{click to enlarge} “When you hear the word “vignette,” you may think of a short scene in a play or a quick character sketch. A design vignette isn’t too different from its theatrical and literary...
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