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Decorating and Design Terms Glossary - G
Gable:
The external wall between the line of the eaves and the planes of the roof.
Gate Leg Table:
This is a type of extending table. The ends of the table are hinged to hang down in the unextended form and when lifted up are supported by a gate or leg which swings out from the vertical face of the end of the table.
Gathers:
This is used with soft furnishings, it involves sewing a loose row of stitching, then holding one end and drawing the thread through the fabric, this creates gathers or folds. It is often used around the edge of a bedspread to provide fullness and drapery to the fabric.
General Light:
A light that is an overall source. The general light hasn’t had its light focused into a beam or set in a particular direction. The light shines in all directions from its source without obstruction. Glass and translucent shades are included in this.
Georgian Sash Window:
Three glass panes across and four down, double hung window. Pleasing proportions to look at.
Gilding:
(paint effects) this is essentially the application of a gold finish. It can be achieved by applying gold leaf, or by using metallic powders.
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(drapery) this has looped or scalloped edges and is a narrow type of braid. Gingham: A plain woven cotton fabric which generally has a woven pattern of checks or stripes. A utilitarian cotton imported from India. It has equal width stripes in two colours going in both directions of the weave, which creates a third colour when the two meet and a check pattern is formed. Woven from dyed yarns, red, blue and green are the most popular colours. Sturdy and launders well. Girandiole: Refers to an ornate candelabrum or carved or gilded sconce with mirrors usually in Rococo or Neoclassical style. Glare: (lighting) Glare occurs when one part of the environment is much brighter than the general surrounding area. The contrast causes the eye to have to continually adjust and is tiring and stressful. |
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(textiles) Fibreglass is a thin spun strand of glass, it qualities are fire and moisture resistance but with abrasion the fibres are not strong and break and shed easily. It is difficult to sew. Glaze: (paint) This is a translucent coating, which is used to modify or enrich the work done previously with your scumble. It’s requirements are that it must remain open long enough for it to be worked. It should retain its shape when worked and not flow out and it must be clear coated to provide protection and durability. Graining: (Faux Finishes) This applying a paint effect that imitates the grain of a timber. It was often applied to cheaper timbers to give the appearance of more expensive or exotic timbers. It is achieved by using a brush or comb to pull thru the translucent glaze, which has been applied over a base coat. This creates a general grain, more ambitious imitations can be achieved, creating figured timber, knots and different sawn cut timbers, by drawing into the glaze. Granite: Granite is a form of Igneous Rock, created by the cooling of molten magma. This is a luxury floor covering as it is an expensive product. The floor structure needs consideration, as it is very heavy. It is hardwearing and resistant to chemicals. It has a timeless look. If highly polished it is slippery, but a honed finish provides a more manageable finish. It comes in limited colours – black, red, green, grey, blue, pink. Grass and Palm Fibres: Woven grass cloths are not uncommon as wallcovering materials. Grass Cloth: (wallcovering) Made with the fibres of a honeysuckle vine being attached to a paper backing. Gravure: (wallcovering) The pattern of this paper is applied to the surface with rollers; a photographic process has produced the pattern. Guide Lines: These are usually a chalk snap line on the surface so the height of the stencil can be aligned. Guilloche: A continuous figure of 8 motif used in furniture decoration |
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