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Design DictionaryTabby Wall
Using coastal elements such as sand and shells, tabby walls provide a textured look
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Design DictionaryTambour
Think of a rolltop desk to picture this flexible door that rolls up and away on a curved track
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Design DictionaryTerrazzo
Colorful chips fall where they may in terrazzo, a polished surface that features a blend of hard elements
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Traditional ArchitectureTidewater Homes
With wide porches out front and a wet, hot climate in mind, tidewater homes are a staple in the coastal U.S. Southeast
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Design DictionaryTongue and Groove
Tongue-and-groove wall and ceiling panels fit together to create flat surface with horizontal or vertical seams
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Design DictionaryTopography
Consider all the angles of your home's site to make the most of interior and outdoor spaces
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Design DictionaryTransom
Look up and you'll see how transom windows are a useful design element that can also help with ventilation
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Design DictionaryTrapdoor
No square footage is lost with this covert door, which often leads to an attic or a subterranean space
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Design DictionaryTray Ceiling
Tray ceilings provide three-dimensional contrast in an otherwise flat ceiling
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Design DictionaryTrestle
This table element adds design flair without sacrificing stability
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Design DictionaryTrellis
The climb to the top is easy for vines and plants with a trellis to help them along
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