Architectural Elements
Built-in features, moldings, windows, and structural details that define interior spaces.
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Balustrade
A railing system consisting of balusters (vertical posts) supporting a handrail, commonly used on stairs and balconies.
Barn Door
A sliding door mounted on an exterior track, inspired by traditional agricultural buildings, often used as a space-saving design element.
Barrel Vault
A ceiling featuring a continuous arched form resembling a barrel cut lengthwise, creating architectural drama.
Baseboard
Trim installed at the base of walls where they meet the floor, providing a finished transition and wall protection.
Bay Window
A window that projects outward from a wall, creating additional interior space and architectural interest.
Bifold Door
A folding door with hinged panels that fold against each other when opened, maximizing space efficiency.
Box Beam
A hollow decorative beam constructed from boards to create the appearance of a solid timber beam.
Built-in Bookcase
Custom shelving integrated into the wall structure, providing seamless storage and architectural character.
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Chair Rail
A horizontal molding on walls, traditionally placed at chair-back height to protect walls from furniture damage.
Clerestory
A row of windows set high in a wall, above eye level, bringing in light without compromising privacy.
Coffered Ceiling
A ceiling with a pattern of recessed panels, adding depth, dimension, and architectural interest.
Column Capital
The decorative top portion of a column, available in classical orders including Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.
Corbel
A structural or decorative bracket projecting from a wall, often used to support shelves or countertops.
Cove Molding
A concave molding with a quarter-round profile used to create smooth transitions between walls and ceilings.
Crown Molding
Decorative trim installed at the junction of walls and ceiling, adding architectural interest and elegance.
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Dentil Molding
A decorative trim featuring a series of small rectangular blocks creating a tooth-like pattern.
Dormer
A window that projects vertically from a sloped roof, adding light, ventilation, and usable space.
Dutch Door
A door divided horizontally, allowing the top and bottom halves to open independently.
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Egg-and-Dart Molding
Classical ornamental molding featuring alternating egg-shaped and dart-like elements.
Entablature
The horizontal structure supported by columns, consisting of architrave, frieze, and cornice in classical architecture.
Exposed Beam
Visible ceiling beams, either structural or decorative, that add rustic or architectural character.
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Fanlight
A semicircular or fan-shaped window above a door, often featuring decorative muntins in a radiating pattern.
French Doors
A pair of doors with glass panels extending their full length, allowing light to pass between rooms.
Frieze
The wide horizontal band between the architrave and cornice, often decorated with relief sculpture or ornamental patterns.
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Pediment
A triangular or curved decorative gable above a door, window, or cabinet, inspired by classical architecture.
Pilaster
A flat, rectangular column attached to a wall, providing a classical architectural detail.
Pocket Door
A sliding door that disappears into a compartment in the adjacent wall when opened.
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Sidelight
A narrow vertical window flanking one or both sides of a door, adding light and architectural symmetry.
Skylight
A window installed in a roof or ceiling to admit natural light from above.
Spandrel
The triangular or curved space between an arch and the rectangular frame surrounding it, often decoratively filled.
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