Unit 6: Quiz 3 Flashcards
The cut or uncut loops that project above the back of a carpet.
pile
Returning to its original form after being bent, compressed, or stretched.
resilient
How do you distinguish between hardwood and softwood trees?
Hardwoods shed their leaves in winter while softwoods retain their needles.
two examples of hardwood
maple and oak
two examples of softwood
pine and cedar
__________ wood is usually cheaper
softwood
Distinguish between a rug and carpet.
Carpet is room-sized while rugs vary in size.
What material is most often used in carpeting?
acrylic
What are two functions of carpeting?
They absorb noise and provide padding.
The soft first plumage of many young birds
down
A pleasing relationship among parts, resulting in harmony to the design as a whole.
proportion
A three-dimensional setting for furniture and furnishings.
space
One or more pieces of fabric draped over a rod typically used at the top of a window treatment. Often used with a pleated or tapered tail down either side.
swag
The surface covering of fabrics, furniture, and furnishings
texture
Walls should serve as a
focal point
The sun may affect your choice of
wallpaper
Large patterns on the wall and ceiling make the room seem
smaller
Horizontal wood paneling makes a room seem
wider
Color in the living room should be
subtle
Paint appears _______ on the wall than in the can
darker
Ceramic tile is most often used in the
kitchen
What is the main function of windows?
to admit light and air
Drapes are more
formal
How do drapes and curtains differ in the way they are hung?
Curtains have pockets at the top where curtain rods run. Drapes are pinch-pleated and hung with drapery hooks.
____________ is the more formal style of curtain
Priscilla
What are some of the functions of window treatment?
They can be decorative, provide privacy, control noise and light, and help to conserve energy.
Radiating light source that produces much less heat then incandescent lighting; cost less to operate; is safer for enclosed areas such as a hutch or bookcase.
fluorescent
Light bulb that emits light due to glowing material; gives off a yellow light which lends a golden tone to objects and produces a warm, comfortable effect.
incandescent
Name two functions of lighting from a decorator’s view.
Light can visually increase the apparent space and determine the mood of the room.
What are the three main types of artificial lighting?
general or background ,local or task lighting, and decorative
___________ is best for the kitchen.
Local
_________ lighting emits less heat.
Fluorescent
An antique lamp is a good example of _________ lighting.
decorative
