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Rafters

Design Dictionary Rafters

They look like they're above it all, but rafters work hard for the roof

Rivet

Design Dictionary Rivet

Industrial-looking rivets are one type of metal fastener, permanently connecting materials

Rotunda

Design Dictionary Rotunda

When a room or building has cylindrical walls, it's a rotunda

Roundover

Design Dictionary Roundover

Softening the edge of a table, shelf or frame, roundovers have curve appeal

Ruche

Design Dictionary Ruche

Lovely pleats of fabric embellish pillows, upholstery and bedding thanks to ruching

Rough Hewn

Design Dictionary Rough Hewn

Rough-hewn wood may look like it needs to go to finishing school, but a coarse look is the point