FURNISHING AND INTERIOR DESIGN GLOSSARY

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ILLUMINATE - to enhance a space with light
ILLUMINATION - a source of light or decorative lighting
INDIRECT LIGHTING - glare-free ambient lighting on ceiling, walls or floors, light bulb is encased and hidden from view i.e. sconce, uplight, downlight
INDOOR AIR QUALITY - measuring the number of contaminates suspended in the air we breathe
INLAY - to set one material into the surface of another creating a decorative pattern
INSIDE MOUNT - installation of window coverings inside the window frame SEE OUTSIDE MOUNT
INSPIRATION - creative thought, action or stimulus influencing a design
INTERIOR - inside a structure, building or room
INTERIOR DESIGN - the business of artistically decorating and furnishing the interior of any structure
INVERTED PLEAT - reversed box pleat with fullness turned inward
IONIC - Greek column capital detailed with volutes, a spiral or scroll shape
IRONWORK - decorative hand forged or cast iron grilles