Interior Design Terms

noun a combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole

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• The arrangement of the furniture in the living room was meticulously planned.
• I really like the arrangement of the snacks on the table.
• Check out the cool arrangement of the graffiti on that wall.
• The arrangement of words in his poem created a beautiful imagery.

noun a staircase at the rear of a building

adjective describing the location of the stairs at the back of the building

• She elegantly descended the back stairs of the mansion.
• Let's take the back stairs to avoid the crowded main staircase.
• We snuck out through the back stairs to avoid getting caught.
• He always takes the back stairs in life, avoiding the spotlight and preferring to stay behind the scenes.

noun a small decorative object or trinket

• The antique shop was filled with delicate bibelots from the 18th century.
• I love collecting little bibelots to decorate my shelves.
• Check out these cute bibelots I found at the thrift store!
• Her mind was like a cluttered shelf, filled with random bibelots of memories.

noun a house or apartment

verb to cheat or plagiarize

• The baby slept peacefully in her crib.
• I'm gonna put the baby in the crib for a nap.
• Let's chill in my crib later.
• His crib is filled with expensive gadgets and furniture.

noun a formal evening meal, typically one in honor of a person or event

verb present participle of the verb 'dine', which means to eat dinner

• The hotel offers fine dining options for its guests.
• Let's go out for a nice dining experience tonight.
• I'm craving some fancy dining, let's hit up that new restaurant.
• The art of fine dining is like a symphony for the taste buds.

adjective lacking in stylishness or neatness; shabby in appearance

• The dowdy attire of the librarian did not reflect her vibrant personality.
• She felt dowdy in her old sweatpants and oversized t-shirt.
• I can't believe she wore that dowdy outfit to the party.
• The once vibrant neighborhood had become dowdy and neglected over the years.

noun a dull, uninteresting color or appearance

adjective lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull

• The office decor was quite drab, with neutral colors and minimal decoration.
• I'm tired of wearing drab colors every day, I need to add some more color to my wardrobe.
• That party was so drab, there was no music or energy at all.
• Her personality used to be so vibrant, but lately it seems a bit drab.

noun elaborate or showy clothing and accessories, typically worn on special occasions

• She arrived at the gala adorned in the most exquisite finery.
• She showed up to the party wearing all her fancy finery.
• Check out her bling-bling finery, she's looking so boujee.
• His words were like verbal finery, carefully crafted and elegant.

noun a source of illumination, especially electric light bulbs or lamps

verb to provide with light or lighting; illuminate

adjective having a considerable or sufficient amount of natural or artificial light; not dark

adverb in a way that produces light or brightness

• The lights in the auditorium dimmed as the performance began.
• Let's go check out the Christmas lights downtown.
• The party was lit with all the colorful lights and decorations.
• Her smile lit up the room like a beacon of light.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'sumptuous' describes something luxurious or extravagant

• The hotel offers sumptuous accommodations with luxurious amenities.
• I can't wait to dig into this sumptuous feast!
• That party was lit, the food was so sumptuous!
• Her sumptuous voice filled the concert hall with warmth and emotion.

noun a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas

• The tapestry hanging on the wall depicted a beautiful scene from ancient history.
• I love the tapestry in your living room, where did you get it?
• That tapestry is so lit, it really ties the room together.
• The tapestry of life is made up of all our experiences woven together.

noun A public toilet, typically found in a public place such as a park or a train station.

• The WC facilities in this building are well-maintained and cleaned regularly.
• Hey, do you know where the WC is in this place?
• I really need to hit up the WC before we leave.
• Sometimes I feel like my mind is a messy WC that needs to be cleaned out.

noun a color or pigment resembling snow or milk

verb to make or become white

adjective of the color of milk or fresh snow, due to the reflection of all visible rays of light; the opposite of black

adverb in a white manner or fashion

• The walls of the museum were painted in a pristine white color.
• She wore a beautiful white dress to the party.
• I love rocking a fresh pair of white kicks.
• His lies were as white as snow, deceiving everyone around him.

noun a particularly bad or unpleasant part or feature of something

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• The lowlight of the presentation was when the speaker's microphone stopped working.
• The lowlight of the party was when the cake fell on the floor.
• The lowlight of the movie was the terrible acting from the lead actor.
• The lowlight of her day was when she received bad news from her boss.

noun a house or other property in need of repair or renovation

adjective describing the type of property that needs fixing up

• The couple decided to purchase a fixer-upper house and renovate it themselves.
• Let's buy that fixer-upper and make it our dream home!
• I'm thinking about flipping that fixer-upper for a profit.
• She saw potential in him, like a fixer-upper waiting to be restored.

noun a gallery or room with one or more open sides, often at an upper level, used for giving access to a garden or providing a view

• The loggia of the Renaissance villa provided a shaded outdoor space for social gatherings.
• Let's have breakfast on the loggia this morning, it's a beautiful day.
• I love chilling out on the loggia, it's so peaceful and relaxing.
• The loggia of her mind was where she retreated to find solace and peace amidst chaos.