| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accent | feature adding emphasis |
| 2. | adjacency | nearness of related spaces |
| 3. | aesthetic | overall visual style |
| 4. | alcove | recessed section of a room |
| 5. | ambient lighting | overall general illumination |
| 6. | armoire | tall wardrobe cabinet |
| 7. | asymmetry | balanced but not mirrored |
| 8. | atrium | large open interior space |
| 9. | backsplash | wall surface behind counters |
| 10. | balance | visual distribution of weight |
| 11. | banquette | built-in upholstered bench |
| 12. | baseboard | trim at wall bottom |
| 13. | blind | slatted window covering |
| 14. | brief | project requirements summary |
| 15. | built-in | permanently integrated furnishing |
| 16. | cabinetry | built-in storage units |
| 17. | casework | built-in cabinetry and storage |
| 18. | color palette | selected range of colors |
| 19. | composition | arrangement of visual parts |
| 20. | concept | guiding design idea |
| 21. | contrast | difference creating visual interest |
| 22. | countertop | work surface on cabinets |
| 23. | curation | careful selection of pieces |
| 24. | dimmer | control for light level |
| 25. | drapery | fabric window treatment |
| 26. | emphasis | special visual importance |
| 27. | ergonomics | design for comfort and efficiency |
| 28. | fenestration | arrangement of windows and openings |
| 29. | fixture | permanently attached component |
| 30. | flow | smooth movement through space |
| 31. | focal point | main area of attention |
| 32. | form | shape and structure |
| 33. | foyer | entry hall of a home |
| 34. | function | practical purpose of a space |
| 35. | furniture | movable room furnishings |
| 36. | glazing | glass in windows or doors |
| 37. | granite | hard speckled natural stone |
| 38. | grout | filler between tiles |
| 39. | hardware | functional metal fittings |
| 40. | hardwood | solid wood flooring |
| 41. | harmony | pleasing sense of unity |
| 42. | headboard | panel behind a bed |
| 43. | hue | pure color family |
| 44. | industrial | utilitarian style with raw materials |
| 45. | island | freestanding kitchen work unit |
| 46. | Kelvin | light color temperature scale |
| 47. | lacquer | hard glossy protective coating |
| 48. | layout | overall arrangement of elements |
| 49. | leather | treated animal hide material |
| 50. | line | directional visual element |
| 51. | linen | natural fabric from flax |
| 52. | lumens | measure of light output |
| 53. | marble | veined natural stone |
| 54. | mezzanine | intermediate floor level |
| 55. | millwork | custom built woodwork |
| 56. | molding | shaped decorative trim |
| 57. | mood | emotional atmosphere of a room |
| 58. | negative space | empty area around objects |
| 59. | neutral | without strong color bias |
| 60. | nightstand | small table beside bed |
| 61. | open plan | layout with few partitions |
| 62. | ottoman | upholstered footstool or seat |
| 63. | partition | divider separating spaces |
| 64. | patina | surface character from age |
| 65. | pattern | repeated decorative design |
| 66. | pendant | hanging light fixture |
| 67. | peninsula | counter connected on one side |
| 68. | proportion | balanced relationship of sizes |
| 69. | quartz | engineered stone surface material |
| 70. | recessed lighting | lights set into ceiling |
| 71. | rendering | visual representation of design |
| 72. | rhythm | repeated visual movement |
| 73. | rug | movable textile floor covering |
| 74. | sample | small material example |
| 75. | saturation | color intensity or purity |
| 76. | scale | relative size of objects |
| 77. | scheme | coordinated design plan |
| 78. | shade | color with black added |
| 79. | site visit | inspection of the location |
| 80. | space planning | arranging rooms and circulation efficiently |
| 81. | specification | detailed product requirement |
| 82. | swatch | small fabric or color sample |
| 83. | symmetry | mirrored visual balance |
| 84. | task lighting | light for specific activities |
| 85. | terrazzo | composite surface with chips |
| 86. | texture | surface feel or appearance |
| 87. | tile | hard surface covering piece |
| 88. | transom | window above a door |
| 89. | tufting | upholstery with stitched depressions |
| 90. | undertone | subtle underlying color cast |
| 91. | unity | cohesive overall feeling |
| 92. | upholstery | fabric covering on furniture |
| 93. | value | lightness or darkness of color |
| 94. | velvet | soft fabric with dense pile |
| 95. | veneer | thin decorative wood layer |
| 96. | vestibule | small entrance area |
| 97. | wainscoting | paneling on lower wall |
| 98. | wallcovering | decorative wall material |
| 99. | wicker | woven furniture construction style |
| 100. | zoning | dividing space by function |
