Interior Design Materials

9 words in this vocabulary list

adjective relating to sound or the sense of hearing; designed to improve sound quality or characteristics

  • The acoustical engineer designed a soundproof room for the concert hall.
  • I love the acoustical quality of this room, it makes the music sound amazing.
  • This acoustical setup is lit, it's perfect for jamming out with friends.
  • Her voice had an acoustical quality that resonated with everyone in the room.

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.

noun a flat stone slab typically used for paving or flooring

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  • The garden pathway was paved with beautiful flagstone.
  • We sat on the flagstone steps and enjoyed the view.
  • Let's chill on the flagstone patio and have a barbecue.
  • The flagstone of their friendship was laid with trust and loyalty.

noun a soft, fluffy material resembling down feathers, often used in clothing or bedding

  • The ball gown was made of delicate swansdown fabric.
  • I love how soft this swansdown pillow feels.
  • That swansdown jacket is so boujee.
  • Her words were as light and gentle as swansdown.

noun a type of unglazed, typically brownish-red earthenware, used chiefly as an ornamental building material

adjective of a brownish-red color resembling that of terra cotta

  • The museum displayed a collection of ancient Greek terra cotta statues.
  • I bought a cute little terra cotta plant pot for my balcony.
  • Check out this cool terra cotta vase I found at the thrift store.
  • Her skin was as smooth and warm as terra cotta in the sunlight.

noun a town in northern France

  • The arras hanging in the grand hall depicted scenes from the kingdom's history.
  • I found a beautiful arras to hang in my living room.
  • Check out this cool arras I scored at the thrift store!
  • The arras of secrecy was finally lifted, revealing the truth behind the scandal.

noun a type of fabric with a looped or curled surface, often used in making clothing or upholstery

  • The bouclé fabric used in the upholstery gives the sofa a luxurious look.
  • I love the cozy feel of my bouclé sweater.
  • Check out this bouclé jacket, it's so chic!
  • Her words were like a bouclé tapestry, weaving together different ideas seamlessly.

noun a type of silk fabric

adjective related to or characteristic of tussore silk

  • The tussore silk fabric is known for its natural golden color.
  • I love wearing tussore silk sarees to weddings.
  • Check out this cool tussore shirt I found at the thrift store.
  • The tussore of her hair shone in the sunlight like spun gold.

noun a type of wood that has a high acid content, often used in woodworking or for specific purposes

  • The acid wood used in the laboratory is resistant to corrosion.
  • Be careful with that acid wood, it's pretty strong stuff.
  • That acid wood is no joke, it can handle anything.
  • Her words cut through him like acid wood.