Glossary of Interior Design Terms
Many terms used in interior design, decorating, furniture and remodeling have special meaning in this context. Check out these links to find how these terms apply in Interior Decorating.
Newel Post
A newel post stablizes the vertical and horizontal pieces on a stair railing.
A newel post stablizes the vertical and horizontal pieces on a stair railing.
Twin Bed
A twin bed is the smallest bed made for adults.
A twin bed is the smallest bed made for adults.
Console Table
Read about a console table, a narrow decorative table.
Read about a console table, a narrow decorative table.
Coffee Table
A coffee table is a convenient piece of furniture for a living room, family room, or den.
A coffee table is a convenient piece of furniture for a living room, family room, or den.
Polyurethane
Polyurethane is a material used to seal and protect painted and stained surfaces. Learn more here.
Polyurethane is a material used to seal and protect painted and stained surfaces. Learn more here.
Casing
Update the look of your home with decorative and custom casings at the windows and doors.
Update the look of your home with decorative and custom casings at the windows and doors.
Banister
Learn about a stairway banister.
Learn about a stairway banister.
Burl Wood
Pieces of furniture made of burl wood are beautiful, always unique, and often expensive.
Pieces of furniture made of burl wood are beautiful, always unique, and often expensive.
Ceiling Medallion
Placed above a chandelier or ceiling fan, a ceiling medallion becomes a crown to the room.
Placed above a chandelier or ceiling fan, a ceiling medallion becomes a crown to the room.
Crown Moulding
Crown moulding is a decorative piece installed at the corner where a wall meets the ceiling.
Crown moulding is a decorative piece installed at the corner where a wall meets the ceiling.
DIY Residential Wallpaper Guide
Learn about terms used in wallpapering and wall coverings.
Learn about terms used in wallpapering and wall coverings.
House Beautiful Furniture Glossary
Use this glossary for basic information on terms used to describe furniture.
Use this glossary for basic information on terms used to describe furniture.
Mantel
A fireplace topped by a mantel provides display space and beautiful top.
A fireplace topped by a mantel provides display space and beautiful top.
MDF- Medium Density Fiber Board
MDF is the common name for Medium Density Fiberboard, an economical alternative to wood products.
MDF is the common name for Medium Density Fiberboard, an economical alternative to wood products.
Wallpaper Dictionary
Look up any term about wallpapering you need to know.
Look up any term about wallpapering you need to know.