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Design Vocabulary
Learn the basic terms design professionals use.
Term | Definition |
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Focal Point | The part of a room (space) that immediately grabs your attention. |
Hue | Another word for color. |
Monochromatic | When different values (light and dark) are used with one color. |
Greying | When black is added to a color. |
Tinting | When white is added to a color |
Shading | When grey (black and white) is added to a color. |
Space | Anything that is being decorated. |
Symmetry | This type of balance is achieved when both sides mirror each other. |
Contemporary Style | It means "in the moment" |
Vignette | When a group of items are displayed. The items can be a variety of shapes, textures, colors, and heights. |
Antique | An item that is at least 100 years old. |
Primary Color | One of three pure colors. All other colors are made from them. |