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GABLE
– the
triangular area created by the two sloping
roof lines on an end wall. See
DORMER WINDOW
GALLERY - narrow exterior porch or balcony;
succession of rooms to display art; rail with small
wood or metal spindles attached to the outer edge
of cabinetry
GARLAND - real or silk garden
elements interwoven into
a long strand, typically draped on stair railing,
over a door surround
GATELEG TABLE - table with drop leaves and a movable leg, which can be swung into position
to hold the leaf upright or retracted to allow the leaf to remain down
GAUGE/PITCH - number of yarn ends across the width of
fabric
GAUZE - light weight, sheer, plain woven
fabric
GAZEBO -
outdoor free-standing structure with a roof, typically octagonal and open on all sides
GEOMETRIC - pattern
with simple rectilinear shapes
GESSO - plaster of paris with glue used for
painting and
gilding
GFI - Ground Fault Interrupter, required by code in wet areas for electrical
receptacles
GICLEE -
pronounced "gee-clay," and derived from the French word "squirt," these are
sophisticated inkjet, often limited-edition prints, created from high-resolution
digital images with great detail
GILDED
- an object with a thin overly of gold leaf added to its surface
GILDING - the act of applying a thin overlay of
gold leaf
GIMP - thin rope or braid used as trim on fabric
GINGERBREAD - term often used to describe elaborate
lathe-turned or carved wood details adorning
Victorian structures, including
fretwork, brackets,
posts,
pilasters, pediments, etc.
GINGHAM - mercerized cotton
woven fabric of stripes, checks or plaids
GIRANDOLES -
embellished mirror incorporating a pair of
sconces wired and installed on a wall permanently
GLAZED CHINTZ - resin finish applied
through a heat pressure process to chintz creating a polished surface
GOLDEN THREAD - a theme throughout an interior, which unifies the space
GOLD LEAF - paper thin layers of gold brushed onto a prepared
adhesive surface, usually over a red primer to increase vibrancy and luster
GOTHIC ARCH - steep arched opening with a pointed center and gradual
curve, no keystone used
GRAB BAR - safety rail installed in showers, tubs or other areas to help prevent
individuals from falling on slippery surfaces
GREEN DESIGN - sustainable design
methods utilizing recycled, renewable and
environmentally friendly materials and design elements. i.e. energy efficient
insulation, solar power, water
conservation methods, renewable bamboo flooring, etc.
GREEK COLUMN - monumental, large, round,
tapered vertical supports for an
architrave in Greek architecture, with a smooth
or fluted detail.
See ANDREA PALLADIO,
Doric Order,
Ionic Order,
Corinthian Order, Composite Order,
Tuscan Order
GREIGE, GRAY, GREY GOODS - unbleached woven goods, in an unfinished state
GRIFFIN, GRYPHON, GRIFFON - mythological creature, often with the body of a
lion, wings of an eagle, head of a lion or eagle
GRIN - gap in the face of carpet revealing the backing
GROMMET - two round metal sleeves crimped together to protect and strengthen an
eyelet
GROS POINT - warp-looped, non-directional fabric made of
wool or synthetic
fibers
resembling needlepoint
GROUT - thin mortar used to fill in spaces between tiles, bricks or other
surfaces
GUILLOCHE - decorative
pattern of interlacing curves
GUSSET
- cloth panel added to provide additional strength or to gradually
taper an
increase in size
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