Retail Display Techniques

noun a partially enclosed extension of a room or part of a room

• The alcove in the library provided a quiet space for reading and study.
• Let's hang out in the alcove over there, it's cozy and private.
• I found a cool alcove to chill in at the party.
• Her mind was like an alcove, tucked away from the chaos of the world.

noun a decorative display or arrangement used to enhance the appearance of something without providing any real benefit or function

• The company's annual report includes detailed financial information, not just window dressing.
• Don't be fooled by all the window dressing in the store, the prices are still too high.
• All that fancy artwork on the walls is just window dressing to distract from the real issues.
• His promises of change were just window dressing, he had no intention of following through.

adjective diagonal or oblique; also known as 'kitty-corner'

adverb in a diagonal or oblique direction

preposition across from or opposite to

• The new office building is located catty-corner to the park.
• My friend's house is catty-corner to mine.
• I saw that cute guy sitting catty-corner to us at the cafe.
• Their opinions are always catty-corner to each other, never in agreement.

noun a stand or rack for holding hats

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• The hatstand in the foyer is a beautiful antique piece.
• I just throw my hats on the hatstand by the door.
• Check out that funky hatstand in the corner!
• The team's defense was like a sturdy hatstand, never letting anything get past them.