Interior Decorating

noun a collective term for the materials used on a bed, such as sheets, blankets, and pillows

• The hotel provides high-quality bedding for all its guests.
• I love shopping for new bedding to freshen up my bedroom.
• I scored some super cozy bedding at the thrift store.
• The soft bedding of moss covered the forest floor like a plush carpet.

noun a decorative covering for a bed, typically quilted or woven

• The luxurious bedspread added an elegant touch to the bedroom decor.
• I love snuggling up under my cozy bedspread on cold nights.
• That bedspread is totally lit, I want one just like it!
• Her kindness was like a warm bedspread, comforting and welcoming to all.

noun a soft bag of cloth, leather, or rubber filled with feathers, air, foam, etc., used to support the head, for sitting or kneeling on, etc.

• The cushion on the sofa was plush and comfortable.
• I love snuggling up with a soft cushion while watching TV.
• Let's grab some snacks and chill on the cushions.
• Her kind words acted as a cushion against the harsh criticism.

noun a type of delicate fabric with an openwork pattern

adjective describing a material or fabric with a delicate openwork pattern

• The bride wore a beautiful lacy gown on her wedding day.
• I love how lacy curtains can add a touch of elegance to a room.
• Check out those lacy shorts, they're so cute!
• Her words were lacy, delicate and carefully chosen to avoid offense.

noun a recurring theme, subject, or idea in a literary work or piece of art

• The motif of love and sacrifice is prevalent throughout the novel.
• The repeated motif of butterflies symbolizes transformation in the story.
• That graffiti artist always tags his signature motif on the walls around town.
• The motif of darkness creeping in symbolizes the protagonist's inner turmoil.

noun a decorative object or detail

verb to decorate or embellish

• The intricate ornament adorning the ceiling of the ballroom was truly breathtaking.
• I love the ornament my grandma gave me for Christmas, it's so pretty.
• Check out the cool ornament on that car, it's really blinging.
• Her kindness was like an ornament that brightened everyone's day.

noun a building material consisting of a sheet of plaster covered with paper or fiberglass

• The construction crew used drywall to build interior walls in the new office building.
• I need to patch up that hole in the drywall before my landlord sees it.
• I'm so tired of sanding down drywall all day, it's such a pain.
• His emotional walls were as thick as drywall, making it hard for anyone to get close to him.

noun a horizontal bar or rod that is attached to a wall, used for hanging towels

• The hotel room was equipped with a luxurious towel rail for guests to hang their towels.
• I always forget to hang my towel on the towel rail in the bathroom.
• Make sure you don't leave your wet towel on the floor, just hang it on the towel rail.
• The towel rail symbolized the organization and cleanliness of the bathroom.