FURNISHING AND INTERIOR DESIGN GLOSSARY

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GABLE - triangular shaped section of an end wall
GALLERY - narrow exterior porch or balcony; succession of rooms to display art; thin wood or metal trim detail placed along the outer edge on cabinetry
GARLAND - decorative real or silk garden elements interwoven
GATE LEG TABLE - table with drop leaves and a movable leg, which can be swung into position to hold the leaf upright or retracted to allow the leaf to remain down
GAUGE/PITCH - number of yarn ends across the width of fabric
GAUZE - light weight, sheer, plain weave fabric
GAZEBO - free-standing structure with a roof, typically octagonal and open on all sides
GEOMETRIC -pattern with simple rectilinear or curved geometric shapes
GESSO - plaster of paris with glue used for painting and gilding
GFI - Ground Fault Interrupter required by code in wet areas for electrical receptacles
GILDING - thin overlay of gold
GIMP - thin rope or braid used as trim on fabric
GINGHAM - mercerized cotton woven fabric of stripes, checks or plaids
GIRDANDOLES - Decorative mirror incorporating a pair of scones wired and installed on a wall permanently.
GICLEE - Pronounced "gee-clay," and derived from the French word "squirt," these are sophisticated inkjet, often limited-edition prints, created from high-resolution digital images with great detail
GOLDEN THREAD - a theme throughout an interior, which unifies the space
GOLD LEAF - hand applied thin layers of gold leaf brushed onto a prepared adhesive surface, over a red primer to increase vibrancy and luster
GRAB BAR - safety rail installed in showers, tubs or other areas to help prevent individuals from falling on slippery surfaces
GREEN DESIGN - design methods utilizing sustainable, recycled and environmentally friendly materials, energy efficiency, solar power, water conservation, etc.
GREIGE, GRAY, GREY GOODS - unbleached or woven goods in an unfinished state
GRIFFIN, GRYPHON, GRIFFON - mythological creature, often with the body of a lion, wings of an eagle, head of a lion or eagle
GRIN - gap in the face of carpet showing the backing
GROMMET - two round metal sleeves crimped together to protect and strengthen an eyelet
GROS POINT - warp-looped, non-directional fabric made of wool or synthetic fibers resembling needlepoint
GROUT - thin mortar used to fill in spaces between tiles, bricks or other surfaces
GUILLOCHE - decorative pattern consisting of interlacing curves