

On case goods furniture, it is the perpendicular face below the lowest drawer between bracket feet. Apron Boards that are placed at right angles to the underside of a tabletop or seat of a chair, extending between the tops of legs. Applique French for "applied." Ornaments such as carvings, turnings, lozenges, etc., which are tacked or glued to a surface rather than cut from the solid wood. This can be done through a finish, artificial weathering, or distressing. Ambient Lighting Main overhead lighting in a space providing a diffused layer of uniform illumination Antiquing The process of making wood or fabric look old and used. Adaptations Newly made furniture pieces that capture the flavor of the original but are not authentic. ADA Guidelines A set of requirements applied to the design and construction of all buildings to ensure individuals with disabilities have full access to the building and its facilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. i.e., track lighting, chandeliers, and sconces. Accent lighting Decorative lighting used to draw attention to chosen objects and create mood and highlights. This is typically used on construction plans to note installation heights or objects. Carvings of this Asian-native plant appear on cabriole legs and moldings.Īccent colors Contrast colors used to spice up room schemes A.F.F. A Acanthus leaf Used in classic Greek and Roman decoration, this popular 18th century motif is favored by Chippendale.
