QUAINT
A charming look, due to
its unusual design and
slightly old-fashioned
atmosphere. Usually
used for describing
eclectic, cottage-
inspired and vintage-
style interiors.OVERLAY
Instead of hacking a
surface and fi tting in a
new material, overlaying
is about layering on
new fi nishes, such as
tiles, vinyl or laminate
fl ooring, over existing
fl ooring.PROPORTION
Proportion refers to the
ratio of an item and how
it relates to other things
in the space. Often used
with the word scale,
which means how an
item relates to the size
of the room, another
object or even you.NICHE
A recess in the wall,
which can function as a
display area or storage
shelf, such as in the
bathroom.
RENDERING
A three-dimensional
rendering is a realistic
image of the eventual
look of your home.
It is produced after
an interior designer’s
interview with a client,
to understand the
needs and wants in
the function and style
of a home. With the
details refl ected in
the rendering, this
visual representation
helps to ensure that
all client-designer
communications
are cleaSPACE PLANNING
A plan that defi nes the
areas within your home
and how you would
use them. This process
begins with an in-depth
analysis of your lifestyle,
your plans for the future
and how you would
move about your home.
The placement of your
furniture is also included
in the process at a
later stage.