| FFF - An abbreviation of fine French furniture, that of which was designed in the reigns of Louis XV, Louis XVI. FACADE - Architectural expression referring to the front face of a building FAR EAST FEELING - The atmosphere that results when objects touched by the culture of the East (Japan & China) FAUX-BOIS - Literally means false wood FESTOON - Decorative trim carved from wood, molded in plaster, or painted to resemble rope loops, wreaths or garlands hanging in loops FILIGREE - Openwork pattern, pierced from metal or occasionally made of wood. Has wonderful light-filtering qualities whether used at windows or for lanterns FINIAL - Decorative ornament on the top or ends of post or rods FLIP CLOCK - An analog clock with digital display is a clock which displays information in a digital format, but actually keeps track of the time in an analog fashion. This type of clock is commonly referred to as a "flip clock." FLOCK - Powdered wool applied to wallpaper in a design to make it look and also feel like cut velvet FLUORESCENT LAMP - A light bulb coated with fluorite which glows when exposed to electrons FLUSH MOUNT LIGHT FIXTURES - Flush-mounted ceiling light fixtures are attached directly to the ceiling without a chain or central stem. They are the least conspicuous type of ceiling fixture and often designed not to be noticed. Some flush-mounted fixtures do hang down, making it a bit easier to change the bulbs. These are known as semi-flush mount fixtures. FOLK ART - Crafts identified with unsophisticated cultures but sufficiently interesting to warrant inclusion in a decorating plan. FREE FORM - One which does not follow any standard shape but flows in curves that are unrelated to the circles, ovals, and spheres with which we are familiar FREE STANDING - Furniture that floats in the center of a room rather than lining up along a wall FRET - Design cut out of a solid ground, usually in geometric patterns FRIEZE - A heavy wool, line, or cotton upholstery fabric with a shaggy raised nap FUN - Word used by professional designers and decorators when discussing the off-beat elements in a room which may bring a smile or even a laugh FUNCTIONAL - Furniture that performs more than the obvious purpose |
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