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Design Dictionary201 Stories

Corbel
Design DictionaryCorbel
By Houzz
The decorative and functional corbel loves playing a supporting role in your home's design
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Vestibule
Design DictionaryVestibule
By Houzz
This entryway can welcome a guest and shut the door on the cold
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Truss
Design DictionaryTruss
By Houzz
To figure out exactly how strong these roof braces are, you'll need to do the math
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Trellis
Design DictionaryTrellis
By Houzz
The climb to the top is easy for vines and plants with a trellis to help them along
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Transom
Design DictionaryTransom
By Houzz
Look up and you'll see how transom windows are a useful design element that can also help with ventilation
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Terrazzo
Design DictionaryTerrazzo
By Houzz
Colorful chips fall where they may in terrazzo, a polished surface that features a blend of hard elements
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Tabby Wall
Design DictionaryTabby Wall
By Houzz
Using coastal elements such as sand and shells, tabby walls provide a textured look
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Soffit
Design DictionarySoffit
By Houzz
Tucked under a roof or near a ceiling, this architectural feature adds a polished look while concealing wires, lights or plumbing
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Shed Roof
Design DictionaryShed Roof
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This roof's single slope leaves plenty of living space underneath
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Saltbox
Design DictionarySaltbox
By Houzz
Saltbox houses like to hit both slopes: steep and gentle
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Post and Lintel
Design DictionaryPost and Lintel
By Houzz
When horizontal beam meets post, the combination pulls its weight in a home
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