Furniture Design Terms

noun the hide or skin of a cow, used as leather

• The luxurious sofa was upholstered in soft cowhide.
• I found a great deal on a cowhide rug for the living room.
• Check out my new cowhide boots, aren't they cool?
• His tough exterior was like a layer of cowhide, hiding his true emotions.

adjective having or showing strength or firmness; robust

• The sturdy foundation of the building ensured its stability during the earthquake.
• I need a sturdy backpack for my hiking trip next weekend.
• That car is so sturdy, it can handle any rough terrain.
• Her sturdy resolve helped her overcome all obstacles in her path.

noun a type of door that slides open and closed, disappearing into a compartment in the wall

• The architect recommended installing a pocket door to save space in the small room.
• I love how easy it is to slide open a pocket door instead of dealing with a regular swinging door.
• I'm thinking of ditching the old door and putting in a cool pocket door instead.
• She kept her emotions hidden behind a pocket door, not letting anyone see how she truly felt.

noun a French term for lampshades or shades for lamps

• The interior designer recommended using abat-jours to enhance the lighting in the room.
• I found some cute abat-jours for my bedroom at the home decor store.
• I'm not sure if abat-jours are really my style, but I'll give them a try.
• The abat-jours of knowledge illuminated the path to success.