| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accent | feature adding emphasis or contrast |
| 2. | alcove | small recessed room area |
| 3. | ambient lighting | overall room illumination |
| 4. | arch | curved structural opening |
| 5. | armoire | large freestanding storage cabinet |
| 6. | asymmetry | balanced arrangement without mirroring |
| 7. | balance | visual stability in a room |
| 8. | banquette | built-in upholstered bench seating |
| 9. | baseboard | trim along wall bottom |
| 10. | beadboard | grooved paneling with narrow strips |
| 11. | bench | long seat for several people |
| 12. | blind | window covering with slats |
| 13. | bolster | long narrow support pillow |
| 14. | bookcase | shelving unit for books |
| 15. | casing | trim around doors or windows |
| 16. | chaise | long reclining seat |
| 17. | chandelier | decorative branched ceiling light |
| 18. | console | narrow table against a wall |
| 19. | contrast | difference creating visual interest |
| 20. | cornice | ornamental top molding |
| 21. | credenza | low storage cabinet |
| 22. | cushion | soft padded support |
| 23. | dimmer | control that lowers light level |
| 24. | distressed | intentionally aged-looking finish |
| 25. | drape | hang of fabric or curtains |
| 26. | drapery | curtains or hanging fabric |
| 27. | duvet | soft quilt filled with down |
| 28. | eclectic | mixing varied styles successfully |
| 29. | ensuite | bathroom attached to bedroom |
| 30. | entryway | area just inside an entrance |
| 31. | exposed brick | visible unfinished brick wall |
| 32. | finial | decorative end on a rod |
| 33. | finish | final surface treatment |
| 34. | flow | ease of movement through space |
| 35. | focal point | main feature drawing attention |
| 36. | foyer | entrance hall of a home |
| 37. | glossy | highly shiny surface finish |
| 38. | grain | natural wood surface pattern |
| 39. | granite | hard speckled natural stone |
| 40. | hardware | functional decorative metal fittings |
| 41. | hardwood | solid wood flooring material |
| 42. | harmony | pleasing agreement among elements |
| 43. | headboard | panel at bed’s head |
| 44. | herringbone | zigzag arrangement pattern |
| 45. | industrial | raw utilitarian urban style |
| 46. | island | freestanding kitchen work unit |
| 47. | laminate | layered synthetic surface material |
| 48. | layout | arrangement of a room’s parts |
| 49. | leather | treated animal hide material |
| 50. | linen | woven fabric from flax fibers |
| 51. | marble | veined natural stone |
| 52. | medallion | decorative ceiling centerpiece |
| 53. | millwork | custom interior woodwork |
| 54. | molding | decorative trim strip |
| 55. | motif | repeated decorative design element |
| 56. | mudroom | entry area for shoes and coats |
| 57. | negative space | empty area around objects |
| 58. | niche | shallow recessed wall space |
| 59. | nightstand | small table beside a bed |
| 60. | nook | small cozy corner space |
| 61. | open plan | layout with few interior walls |
| 62. | open shelving | shelves without cabinet doors |
| 63. | ottoman | upholstered footstool or seat |
| 64. | palette | range of colors used together |
| 65. | paneling | decorative wall covering in panels |
| 66. | patina | aged surface character |
| 67. | pattern | repeated visual design |
| 68. | pendant | light hanging from ceiling |
| 69. | pile | raised fibers of carpet |
| 70. | powder room | small guest bathroom |
| 71. | proportion | balanced size relationship of parts |
| 72. | quartz | engineered or natural stone surface |
| 73. | quilt | stitched layered bed covering |
| 74. | rattan | woven material from palm stems |
| 75. | recessed lighting | lights set into ceiling |
| 76. | rod | bar supporting curtains |
| 77. | rug | floor covering smaller than carpet |
| 78. | runner | long narrow rug |
| 79. | rustic | rough natural country style |
| 80. | scale | size relative to surroundings |
| 81. | sconce | wall-mounted light fixture |
| 82. | sectional | sofa made of joined pieces |
| 83. | settee | small upholstered sofa |
| 84. | side table | small table beside seating |
| 85. | sideboard | dining room storage cabinet |
| 86. | silhouette | overall outline or shape |
| 87. | symmetry | matching arrangement on both sides |
| 88. | task lighting | light for specific activities |
| 89. | texture | surface feel or visual quality |
| 90. | throw | small decorative blanket |
| 91. | tieback | holder pulling curtains aside |
| 92. | tile | thin hard surface piece |
| 93. | upholstery | fabric covering on furniture |
| 94. | valance | short decorative window top |
| 95. | vanity | table or unit for grooming |
| 96. | velvet | soft fabric with dense pile |
| 97. | veneer | thin decorative wood layer |
| 98. | wainscoting | paneling on lower walls |
| 99. | weave | way threads are interlaced |
| 100. | wicker | woven furniture or basketwork |