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Design DictionaryMatelasse
Embossed, woven or stitched patterns on a single layer of heavyweight fabric make for matelasse
Full StoryDesign DictionaryCurio Cabinet
Curio cabinets offer a peek at novel or rare objects behind their glass doors
Full StoryDesign DictionarySpire
Spires are ornaments that get to the point on exteriors and in interiors, and they're not just for churches anymore
Full StoryDesign DictionaryTuteur
Teach plants to grow with the latticed, pointed garden structure called a tuteur
Full StoryDesign DictionaryEspalier
Train branches or vines to grow in a flat plane, and you've got an espalier
Full StoryDesign DictionaryCrewelwork
If you like your embroidery to be freestyle and done with wool yarn, crewelwork is for you
Full StoryDesign DictionaryBerm
A singular small rolling hill, or berm, offers design and drainage opportunities in a landscape
Full StoryDesign DictionaryIntegrated Kitchen
Appliances and millwork come together in this sleek approach to kitchen design
Full StoryDesign DictionaryTrifid Foot
Three-toed trifid feet help traditional furniture take a stand
Full StoryDesign DictionaryGilt
Gilt is a thin decorative layer of gold applied to furniture and accessories with gold leaf and glue
Full StoryDesign DictionaryCremone Bolt
The cremone bolt is a traditional locking mechanism based on a vertical rod
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