Furniture Design & Construction - General Terms

closet storage

can be assembled from prefabricated materials cut in the field to custom fit an existing closet (space)

flushed door

Door that has flat front surface. Uses butt hinges, pivot hinges, and concealed hinges.

lipped door

Flush-mounted doors are mounted within the openings of the face frame.

paneled door

Normally rabbeted at the edge so that they can be partially inset into the cabinet openings.

bifold door

Allow access to wide storage space without needing a large swing-out area

sliding door

another way to eliminate swing-out area required by hinged doors; has track and grooves

tongue & groove doors

used to create a country or cottage look

shelves

adaptable for the storage of those odds or bulky shape, folded articles, books and magazines

drawers

popular for accommodating articles with minimum space for maximum convenience

premium grade drawers

dove-tailed; lock shouldered

custom grade

Lock shouldered, glued and nailed

economy grade

Square shouldered & nailed

poles

hanging pole length could accommodate a hanger at 7cm (per men suit) and 5cm (per women's clothing)

height of the pole above the floor average at 150cm but can be adjusted to individua needs

clearance between poles and shelf above is 7cm

hooks

a variety of size and shape is available to the users choice

lighting

necessary in modern closet

clothes closet

for bedroom and dressing room

standard depth of 600mm

coat closet

usually located near the entrance door with a total depth of 800-850mm

cleaning equipment closet

larger type of closet to accommodate any type of cleaning equipment

bedroom linen and bedding closets

has minimum interior dimension of 400mm wide x 350-600mm deep

shelves are spaced approximately 300mm on center vertically

highest shelf is 1800mm above floor

central storage

for bulky and seldom used items such as boxes, trunks, and extra furniture places

outdoor storage

For lawnmowers, wheelbarrows, garden tools and equipment etc.

mud room

with hooks then storage for shoes below, locker-like

book storage

Storage found in the living rooms, study room, and bedroom.

toy and game storage

Provided in children's rooms where it is regularly played on

sports equipment

such as golf bags, basketball, etc., preferably located near the outside entrance

tools

stored in the workshop

folding chair

chairs that collapse for easy storage

desk chair

made for sitting at desks and tables

armchair

chairs with armrests

stacking chair

can be placed on top of one another to maximize use of space

eg. monobloc

side chairs

chairs without armrests

dining chairs

side chairs in dining area with dining table

kabisera or host chair

chairs at the end/s of a dining table

lounge chair

heavy, high-backed upholstered arm chair

gang seating

interconnected seats

seen in waiting areas

sofa/couch

A long upholstered seat typically with a back and arms.

couch

French term "couche" meaning "for lying down"

sofa

Arabic term; big bench covered with pillows and blanket

folding table

tables with either collapsible legs or top

modular lounge seating

multi-unit bench and chair that fit together

sectional sofa

formed from multiple sections, often including a corner piece

dining table

used for serving and consuming meals

coffee table

low-cut table usually found near or in front of the sofa

aka center table

executive desk

Larger desk associated with business and corporate offices

side table

small table beside a larger piece for furniture

end table

table at the end of a furniture arrangement

home/secretary desk

small desk suited for home use

conference table

Large table used for gatherings of business associates

modular storage

system of individual/interconnecting comportments, shelves, and cabinets

dividers

free-standing panels used to subdivide a large room into smaller rooms

cabinets

cases and/or cupboards usually having doors and shelves

closet

cabinets in bedroom to store clothes

locker

storage compartment meant to be locked

dresser, vanity, chest of drawers

self-contained storage units

filing cabinets

cabinet with drawers used to keep papers and records in order

bench

long seat without arms and back

sofabed

dual-use piece of bed that converts from a sofa to bed

bed

used for sleeping

water bed

bed with a plastic, water-filled mattresses; with heater

bunk bed

twin beds stacked vertically

outdoor patio furniture

mobile, weather-resistant furniture

wall systems

wall of shelves that work to organize limited space in a maximum way

anthropometrics

study that deals with human measurements

ergonomics

deals with human factor engineering

ergonometrics

Study that deals with space planning in relationship with man's activities, behaviors, and movements

system furniture

aka cubicles

panel based workstations that provide privacy and organization; maximize space and productivity

economical and easy to assemble

task chair

features a comfortable 3 1/2" thk seat x 17 3/4" polyurethane seat with adjustable seat depth and height of 16 3/4" x 22" h

deluxe chairs

have ergonomic features for long term use. seats are 4" thk x 19" w

- adjustments include back height, seat depth

- features 'flex back' that tilts the back independently of seat. available with or without arms

pre-fabricated and used for divisions

partitions

bunk bed

A type of bed with one bed frame stacked on top of another allowing two people to sleep in the same room while maximizing floor space.

standard twin

two same size mattresses stacked one directly over the other

uses 39'' x 75'' mattresses

twin over full

arranged like a standard bunk except the bottom mattress will be a full size abd the upper will be twin size

full bed bunk

Bunk beds with both bottom and upper mattresses in full size.

foton bunk bed

arranged like a standard bunk except the lower bunk will be a western-style futon couch w/c converts into a bed

l-shape bunk bed

Bottom bed is oriented at a right angle to the top to create a small alcove where a desk can be placed

loft bed

bed elevated to a certain height with free space underneath

loft bed with desk

an alternative that is popular for student bedrooms is to incorporate a work desk with built in computer workstation below the loft bed

loft bed with sofa

with sofa/lounge underneath

loft bed with storage

the area lying underneath can be used as space storage

loft bed with combined purpose

lounge with storage with working space

computer desks

are mainly used for computers

reception desk

are mainly found at the front areas of most companies

where a certain guest, employee, or the superiors of the firm go to for sending or leaving messages, and giving pertinent basic company information

l-shaped desk

called as such because of its shape; similar to the letter L

u-shaped desk

desk perfect for multi tasking duties. gives much space for users and can hold multiple documents, files, and other materials that are used for the office

banquette seating

Refers to a piece of furniture that seats more than one person and is usually used in dining situations

usually located along a wall and includes a bench seat with a low or high back

freestanding banquet seating

typically used in more formal locations. consist of a bench that can be moved to a table or pushed against a wall; tends to be upscale, upholstered furniture pcs

restaurant banquet seating

type of banquet seating most used by people everywhere; the booths in restaurants are banquette seating

typically upholstered with a vinyl material for easy cleaning

built-in banquet seating

most common style of banquette seating. frequently used in smaller kitchens when space is limited

boudoir/breakfast pillow

small rectangular decorative throw pillows usually made with the same or a coordinating fabric as with the bedding

51cm x 66cm, 20"x26"

square throw pillow

46cm x 46cm, 18"x18" or 16"x16"

neckroll pillow

provide positioning and support for the neck, back, under the knees and ankles

51cm x 82cm, 6"x13"

sofa

piece of furniture for sitting and reclining

bridgewater

This sofa has low, set-back arms and an elegant profile. It is usually skirted and sometimes has a softly rolled back.

cabriole

the back of this Louis XV-style sofa curves into the arms in a downswept continuous line; it usually has wood trim and carved wood legs that may be curved

camelback

has a curved back that looks like a camel hump; characterized by straight lines and a long individual cushion for the seat

innovation of Thomas Chippendale

chesterfield

Dating from the 18th century, a deep buttoned or tufted sofa with arms and back of the same height, usually made of leather. In the UK, this refers to any sofa with buttons, and quilting. Seat cushions are usually fixed.

English or club sofa

features scrolled arms with curved backs that are higher than the arms; and has visible legs

fainting couch

characterized by its back with one raised end; was usually used by women to lie down when they fainted while climbing the stairs of the house

futon

A type of sofa that folds down into a bed.

knole

a straight high back and angled arms that can be adjusted to open out or stand up straight; the back and arms traditionally connect with finials wrapped in cords

made for Knole, a house in Kent, England