Glossary of Design Terms by Barnett Home Decor

Art Deco

Art Deco

Art Deco is a sleek decorative style that relies heavily on symmetrical geometric designs influenced by cubism and modern industrialization.

Ticking Stripe

Ticking Stripe

The Ticking Stripe pattern consists of thin lines in groups of three --- one larger one and two thinner ones to each side --- with a crosshatch weave.

Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau pattern is a decorative art style using organic forms, fluid lines, and curves found in natural objects. The romantic and stylized floral patterns are a unique addition to boho and cott...

Americana

Americana

Americana decor focuses on antique and handmade items such as quilts, embroidery, rough-hewn woodwork, and primitive furniture. Related styles include farmhouse, country, rustic, primitive, colonia...

Gingham Check

Gingham Check

Gingham Check is a check pattern of equal width rows and columns of alternating colors in a weave that creates a checked pattern with the illusion of a combined third color. It is popular in farmho...

Basketweave

Basketweave

Basketweave is a basic, criss-cross textile weave. The basketweave pattern resembles the woven fibers of a basket or fabric and is often used as a tile pattern.