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Accent Wall

A wall with a different design to stand out.
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A

Balance

Even distribution of visual weight.
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B

Boiserie

Decorative wood paneling on walls.
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B

Color Theory

Guidelines for color mixing and use.
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C

Cove Lighting

Indirect lighting built into recesses.
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C

Dado Rail

A moulding fixed horizontally on walls.
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D

Drapery

Fabric panels hung on windows.
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D

Eclectic

A mix of styles and influences.
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E

Etagere

Open shelves for display.
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E

Feng Shui

Chinese system of harmonising interiors.
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F

Gallery Wall

Clustered artwork on one wall.
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G

Hardwood

Wood from deciduous trees used for flooring.
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H

Harmony

A cohesive look and feel.
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H

Industrial Style

Raw, warehouse-inspired aesthetic.
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I

Inlay

Decorative technique using inserted materials.
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I

Jamb

Side-post or lining of a doorway or window.
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J

Jute

Natural fiber used in rugs.
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J

Kerf

A slit made by a saw blade.
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K

Kiln-dried Wood

Moisture-controlled wood for furniture.
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K

Lacquer

Glossy finish for furniture or walls.
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L

Layering

Combining textures and patterns.
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L

Millwork

Custom woodwork like mouldings or trims.
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M

Minimalism

Less is more aesthetic.
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M

Nesting Tables

Stackable side tables of various sizes.
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N

Niche

Recessed space in a wall for decor or storage.
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N

Ottoman

Upholstered seat or footstool.
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O

Patina

A surface finish that develops with age.
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P

Pendant Light

Suspended single light fixture.
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P

Rattan

Natural vine used for lightweight furniture.
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R

Rattan

Natural material used in furniture.
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R

Scale

Size relationship between objects.
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S

Sconce

Wall-mounted light fixture.
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S

Texture

Surface quality that adds depth.
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T

Trompe-l'œil

Art technique that creates optical illusions.
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