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Definition: Wood Veneer
Furniture is an investment, so you'd better know what you're in for when you foot the bill for that console you loved so much. One common term you'll come across when shopping for furniture is "wood veneer." This is essentially slices of a superior wood (walnut, mahogany, etc.) that have been glued to lower-priced wood (like pine).
Definition: Enfilade
You've probably walked straight through an enfilade without even knowing it. The term refers to an architectural feature where a set of rooms are aligned directly with each other. The arrangement, where all of the doors open on an axis onto each other, allows a view of the entire column of rooms from one end to the other.
Definition: Bombé
If you ever hear an interior designer shouting, "It's the bombé!" don't jump to conclusions. She might be referring to a cabinet.
Definition: Ikebana
Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arranging. It was introduced to Japan in the sixth century by Chinese Buddhist missionaries. Ikebana is based on harmony of simple linear construction and appreciation of the subtle beauty of flowers and natural materials, including branches and stems.
Definition: Demi-Lune
We can thank the French for much of our decor vocabulary. The word "demi-lune" means "half moon" en Français. It's used to described the hemisphere-shaped tables you've come to know as "console" tables, which are designed to stand against a wall.
Definition: Grille
Not a glorified retainer or an appliance used at your backyard barbecue, a grille is a lattice made of wood or metal that is used to protect glass doors on secretaries, bookcases, and china cabinets or to conceal heating and ventilation units. With an artistic design, perforated grilles are available in a vast array of patterns and can add a decorative element beyond its original function.
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Definition: Wainscoting
Wainscoting is a type of paneling on interior walls that is applied to the lower three feet to five feet below the chair rail. It was originally meant to provide a damp-proof wall cover for poorly constructed or flood-endangered houses, but it is now mostly used for decorative purposes. Originally, it was typically made of tongue-and-groove boards, but now beadboard and decorative panels are also standard.
Definition: Radiant Floor Heating
Radiant floor heating is a highly efficient heating system that involves heating the floor with electric tubes or a hydronic (hot water tubes) system beneath the floor boards. The way it works is that heat is delivered directly from the floors, warming up any objects (furnishings) or people they strike, which in turn radiate that heat. It is more efficient than traditional forced-air heating because no energy is lost through the air ducts, and hydronic systems use little electricity and can also be heated by a variety of energy sources.
Definition: Euro Sham
I was glad to read that I'm not the only one who hates it when guests sleep on pillow shams. Don't people know they are for decoration?
Perhaps it's easier to make the distinction between pillow case and pillow sham (which goes over the pillow case) when dealing with a Euro sham.
Primer: Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting, or vermiculture, is a method of composting that uses worms, either red wigglers or red earthworms, in addition to bacteria, as a catalyst for the decomposition of organic waste. It can occur on a large (tons) or small scale, but it's particularly suited to kitchen composting, where space is limited. To set up a vermicompost, you first must find a bin, anything from a reused plastic bucket to a retailer compost bin, that has holes in the sides to allow air to flow, and a spout that can be opened or closed or holes in the bottom to drain into a collection tray.
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