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Answered: Difference between parquet flooring and parquetry

Parquet flooring is composed of wood strips laid together (board by board at the jobsite) to form a pattern. Many types of wood species are frequently used to create an alternation of color in the ...

Answered: Difference between an Aubusson and a Savonnerie ...

A true French Savonnerie rug is considered a “winter rug’ and is heavier than an Aubussion rug. Aubussion rugs are lighter in weight and were considered “summer rugs” of the French aristocrats.

Answered: Draperies and curtains

Drapery refers to a curtain that is lined. A curtain is a general term for all hanging fabric window coverings. Drapery should never be referred as a “drape”. Draperies or a pair of draperies ...

Answered: How many bold patterns can I have in a room?

You are safe if you have one fabric that is bold in a room. Since it is predominate, you are better off not to introduce other bold patterns to fight with it.

Answered: What is a jacquard?

A jacquard is a fabric that is woven by a machine method that permits different designs and patterns within the weave itself. These fabrics are also referred to as “jacquards”

Answered: What is chiffon?

Chiffon is a fabric that is made from silk, wool or a synthetic (originally made from silk). It is a gossamer light, sheer, plain weave fabric.

Answered: How do Interior designers charge for their ...

There are 5 commonly accepted methods of charging a customer or client. 1. Retail 2. Hourly rate 3. Percentage Above Cost 4. Pre-Fixed Fee 5. A combination of two or more listed above

Answered: What is corduroy?

Corduroy is usually made of cotton. It is a type of pile weave in which loops of thread (alternating) are sheared, producing a deep pattern of rows and ridges.

Answered: What is gabardine?

It is an excellent upholstery material that is made from wool. It is a hard-finished fabric that is woven in a tight twill diagonal pattern.

Answered: What is Muslin?

Muslin is a type of cotton fabric in which uncolored threads are woven together in a plain tight pattern. Used predominately by furniture manufactures as a layer under a more expensive upholstery ...

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