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3.1 Terms related to furnishings and design.

3.1 Terms related to furnishings and design. Armoire A large, often ornate cabinet or wardrobe; a large wardrobe or movable cupboard, with doors and shelves . BLINDS Window coverings made of a series of evenly spaced slats that may be opened or closed by a cord. CABROILE LEG.

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3.1 Terms related to furnishings and design.

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  1. 3.1 Terms related to furnishings and design.

  2. Armoire A large, often ornate cabinet or wardrobe; a large wardrobe or movable cupboard, with doors and shelves

  3. BLINDS Window coverings made of a series of evenly spaced slats that may be opened or closed by a cord

  4. CABROILE LEG The Cabriole leg is one of the defining characteristics that is most associated with Queen Anne furniture. It is believed that the design for the Cabriole leg came from an appreciation for the form of animals.

  5. CAFÉ CURTAINS Curtains usually found in kitchen or bath. Panels cover part of the window, usually the bottom. A valance may be used at the top.

  6. CASE GOODS Furniture sold as sets; furniture pieces that are not upholstered, such as desk, chest and tables.

  7. CLAW AND BALL FOOT --Carved claw grasping a ball-- A feature of Chippendale style that was a more elaborate development of the Queen Anne style.

  8. CORNICE The cornice is the uppermost section of moldings along the top of a wall or just below a roof.

  9. DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES Decorative Accessories add individual touches of charm and character to a home.

  10. ECLECTIC A wide range of historic styles, the style in each instance often being chosen for its fancied appropriateness to local tradition, local geography, the purpose to be served, or the cultural background of the client.

  11. FUNCTIONAL ACCESSORIES Art to use in your home.

  12. GATELEG TABLE Type of table first used in England in the 16th century. The top had a fixed section and one or two hinged sections, which, when not in use, folded back onto the fixed section or were allowed to hang vertically

  13. HIGHBOY (CHEST) A highboy is often referred to as a chest-on-chest because it has the appearance of a smaller chest perched atop a larger base chest.

  14. HUTCH HUTCH any of various chestlike cabinets, raised on legs and having doors or drawers in front, sometimes with open shelves above.

  15. LAMBREQUIN short and decorative hanging for a shelf edge or top of a window casing

  16. Lambrequin: a decorative wood frame built around the top and sides of a window to create a larger, more impressive window treatment. Often padded and covered with fabric. www.fabriclandwest.com/Home_Dec/Drapery_terms.htm

  17. (CORDUROY) (VELVET) PILE (FABRIC) pile fabric is made by cutting the warp (lengthwise) yarns.

  18. POCKET HEM Folding the edge of a piece of cloth underneath itself, and then sewing the doubled layer together, forming a hem and an open area that a curtain rod can be inserted into.

  19. TAR B OF SSTHE MONTH PROMOTIONAL FURNITURE Furniture that is of low quality and low cost that is sold as a way to get customers in the store.

  20. RESILIENCE means the ability to recover

  21. Space Space is defined as the distance or area between or around things.

  22. SWAG Swag curtains add just enough curtain on a window to create a look and maintain the actual window; a topper or valance that drapes down the side of the window.

  23. TERRAZZO a mosaic flooring or paving composed of chips of broken stone, usually marble, and cement, polished when in place.

  24. TRAVERSE ROD a horizontal rod upon which drapes slide to open or close when pulled by cords

  25. TURNING Carving wood or using a lathe to achieve a decorative look

  26. VALANCE A short drapery, decorative board, or metal strip mounted especially across the top of a window to conceal structural fixtures.

  27. VENEER A thin surface layer, as of finely grained wood, glued to a base of inferior material.

  28. WING CHAIR A wing chair is a fully upholstered chair. It has a pair of upholstered panels (or "wings") that extend out from the top back of the chair and curve down toward the upholstered arms.

  29. 3.2 Elements and principles of design as related to housing <<housing—Design_Basic ppt>> <<housing—Design_Principles ppt>> <<housing—Color_Schemes--ppt>>

  30. 3.2.1 Apply elements of design in a room.

  31. 3.2.2. Apply the principles of design in a room.

  32. 3.3.1 Select appropriate backgrounds for specific rooms.

  33. 3.3.2 Characteristics of backgrounds for specific rooms.

  34. 3.4 Major features of specific periods and styles of furniture design.

  35. 3.4.1 Identify periods and styles of furniture design.

  36. 3.5 Guidelines in the selection of furniture. <<housing Furniture_Construction_and_Selection ppt>>

  37. 3.5.1 Apply the elements and principles of design to the selection of furniture.

  38. 3.6 Guidelines in the arrangement of furniture. Guidelines: Function of a room determines the furniture needed. Furniture scale should be appropriate for the space available. Furniture can serve a number of functions depending on where it is placed. Make furniture as useful and multi-functional as possible. Group furniture according to activity.

  39. If a focal point is used in the room, group furniture in such a way that it accentuates the emphasis. Mechanical, Electrical, and Architectural details such as electrical outlets, TV cables, windows, doors, arches, cabinets, shelving, fireplaces, need to be considered before placing furniture. Room should always appear balanced—make sure furniture pieces are balanced visually whether it be symmetrical or asymmetrical.

  40. Control traffic flow by placing furniture strategically. Make sure there is adequate passing space for traffic areas (3-4 feet). Large pieces of furniture should be placed parallel to walls. Plan for conversation areas in appropriate rooms.

  41. Furniture Arrangements: U-shaped grouping L-shaped grouping Parallel grouping Primary Conversation grouping—area where people will primarily be directed. Secondary grouping—area used less, separate from the primary conversation area, more intimate, smaller

  42. 3.6.1 Apply the elements and principles of design to the arrangement of furniture on a scale drawing of a specific room.

  43. 3.7 Factors that influence the selection of household linens, dinnerware, and accessories.

  44. 3.8 Factors to consider when selecting major appliances.

  45. 3.7.1 Select linens, dinnerware, and accessories for traditional, country and contemporary style homes.

  46. 3.8.1 Compare major appliances relative to labor saving capacity and consumption of energy.

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