Glossary of Design Terms by Barnett Home Decor

Calico

Calico

Calico is a cotton fabric with a small, all-over floral print. It can also be used to refer to the undyed base fabric.

Contemporary

Contemporary decor favors simplicity in furniture forms and often employs a neutral or light color palette as a showcase for select pops of bright colors and exciting patterns.

Colonial

Colonial period from 1700-1780 (and the Federal Period from 1780-1820) typically follow the styles popular in Europe at the time: William and Mary, Queen Anne, Chippendale, and English Neo-Classica...

Cabana Stripe

Cabana Stripe

Cabana Stripe fabric features wide vertical stripes and characteristically bold colors. It is similar to Awning Stripe, however Cabana Stripes can be of varying widths and may feature more than two...

Check or Checkers

Check or Checkers

The Check Pattern, also known as a checkered pattern, or checkers, is a pattern of squares, or intersecting lines which form squares. Checks are popular in farmhouse, traditional, country, and mid-...

Cotton Duck

Cotton Duck

Cotton Duck is a plain woven cotton fabric available in a wide variety of weights and colors, and is popular for being affordable, durable and easy to clean.