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Accessory:
complimentary decorative objects of art, lighting, plants, area rugs and
wall hangings added to an interior space to enhance the design |
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Accordion Fold: tailored pleated fabric with uniform exterior and interior
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Acrylic Coated: fabric coated with resin for waterproofing |
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Alcove: recessed area adjacent to a larger space, typically enclosed on three
sides, often with a lower ceiling, originally used for sleeping quarters |
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Americana: materials and characteristics of American history, civilization and
culture |
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Angora: yarn of Angora rabbit hair
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Antique: all items,
including buildings, sculpture, statuary, furnishings, art, accessories,
personal possessions over 100 years old |
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Appliance:
electrical or gas
fixtures designed to perform specific tasks; refrigerator, stove,
dishwasher, trash compactor, air or water purifiers, humidifier,
toaster, blender, etc. |
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Appliqué:
decorations sewn onto fabric or added to an existing surface |
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Arabesque:
style using flowers, foliage, or fruit creating an intricate pattern of
interlaced lines |
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Area: typically refers to the length x the width of floor space CUBIC AREA
refers to length x width x height |
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Area Rug: a man-made or hand-woven textile of cotton, wool, silk, nylon,
plastic or other materials created to cover a specific area of a floor |
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Armoire: tall cabinet originally used as a wardrobe for storing clothing, now
housing equipment for entertainment or computer centers |
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Art Glass: any
form of decorative glass including beveled, leaded, etched, cut,
stained, blown |
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Artisan: an individual who creates
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Asymmetrical:
elements positioned off-center to one another |
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Austrian Shade: fabric shade with vertical rows of swags from the head rail to
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