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cabriole leg
Table leg that gently curves outward then back toward the base of the leg.

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Cafe curtain

cafe curtain
A window treatment that covers the bottom half of a window. More info>>

calico
Cotton or cotton-blend fabric printed with small, colorful patterns.

candle follower
A device that fits onto the top of a candle. As the wax melts the follower keeps the wax from dripping down the side of the candle.

cartouche
An ornamental sheild or decoration often placed above door openings or fireplace mantels.

case goods
A non-upholstery furniture group, such as tables, hutches, dressers and chests, with functional or storage capabilities.

casing
An enclosing frame around a door or window opening.

chaise longue
A long reclining chair.

chenille
A fuzzy yarn that is like velvet when tightly woven.

chifferobe
A combination of a wardrobe and chest-of-drawers.

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Learn how to re-create this chinoiserie living room.
chinoiserie
A style in art reflecting Chinese qualities, i.e. fanciful motifs of scenery, human figures, pagodas, intricate lattices and exotic birds and flowers.

chintz
A printed and glazed thin cotton fabric in bright colors. More on chintz and other fabrics>>

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Colorwashing is an easy way to update your rooms for spring.
colorwashing
A decorative paint technique in which a base color and glaze(s) are applied to a wall for a muted, "washed" effect. More info>>

combing
A decorative paint technique in which a comb is pulled across wet paint to create a pattern (i.e. basket weave, denim, linen). More info>>

cornice
A decorative box attached directly to the wall or molding above a window opening to conceal curtain fixtures.

coverlet
A bedspread.

credenza
A linear wood chest used for storage or as a sideboard or buffet.

crewel
A loosely twisted wool yarn used in embroidery that results in a raised textural design. Crewelwork was popular in England under King James and came to America with the colonists. Today the floral crewel motifs (based on The Tree of Life) are created from a variety of yarns and materials and grace everything from window valances to pillows to sofas.

curio
A tall cabinet used for displaying collectibles.

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