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SAIL CLOTH - plain weave
fabric where the majority of the
fabric face is composed of warp
threads
SATIN WEAVE - a majority of warp threads are
interlaced with filling threads to create a smooth appearance on
fabric
SATURATION - refers to the 'concentration' of a certain
hue; therefore, highly saturated colors are vibrant,
low saturation colors are muted and no saturation leads to a some shade of gray
SCALE – drafting increment used to measure
and establish distances or relationships between a specific
volume of space and the
architectural or interior
elements, i.e. 1/4 inch equal 1 foot or 1/4" = 1
ft., 3/8" = 1 ft., 1/2" = 1 ft.
SCALED DRAWING - an illustration
drafted to scale
SCALLOP - curved shapes repeated along the edge of an object
SCALLOPED HEADING - top treatment of a drapery heading creating curved spaces between
curtain rings or tabs; curved edge
SCHEME
- plan of action by an individual or group on a specific project, i.e. ideas,
design, theme
SCONCE - wall-mounted electrified or candlelight fixture
SCOPE OF SERVICES -
complete details on services being offered
SCREEN - multiple iron, wood or
fabric hinged
panels, which can be stood in a zigzag configuration; privacy
SCREEN PRINTING - printing technique utilizing a frame and
stencil, which are placed over
the fabric, dyes are applied through a squeegee and individual
stencils are required for
each color
SCROLL - fluid ornamental detail culminating in a tight curl
SECONDARY COLOR - the blend of two primary
colors on a color wheel. See
ANALOGOUS,
COMPLIMENTARY,
PRIMARY,
TERTIARY
SECONDS - woven cloth with errors or flaws
SECRETARY - cabinet
with a hinged surface opening forward onto pull-out supports revealing cubby holes for
writing materials with a bookcase, often with a glass door cabinet above
SECTIONAL - elongated upholstered seating created with multiple,
connected units designed to seat 4 or more, usually with arms and back, often
including a right-angle or chaise lounge section.
SEERSUCKER - woven or chemically altered crinkled
fabric surface
SELVAGE - narrow outer edge of
woven fabric; the
warp edge of
woven goods also referred to
as "raw edge"
SERVER - furniture utilized in a dining
area for storing utensils and table service. See SIDEBOARD
SERPENTINE - winding and curving back and forth like a serpent
SET MATCH - pattern designs set side by side on the same level
SETTEE - medium-sized sofa or long bench
SHOJI SCREEN - Oriental,
geometric, wood screen with rice paper panels
SQ.
FT. - abbreviation for square feet or square foot
SQUARE FEET - width x length, also referred to as area (2
ft. x 2 ft. = 4
square feet) (3 ft. x 3 ft. = 9 square feet) i.e.
sq. ft.
SQUARE YARD - 1 yard (3 ft.) width by 1 yard (3
ft.) length (2 sq. yd. x 2 sq. yd. = 4 square yards)
SQ.
YD. - abbreviation for square yard
SHADE - rolled window covering, i.e. flat
Roman, hobbled Roman, etc.
SHAG - long, cut or loop carpet with a random appearance
SHAM - decorative covering for bed pillows
SHANTUNG - composed of natural or synthetic
fibers spun with slubs, originally silk
SHEERS - window treatment constructed with translucent
fabrics and materials
SHEET
- large panel of fabric, usually in pairs, used on top of bed
SHINGLES - narrow, overlapping pieces of wood or slate
installed as roofing or siding
SHIRRED CURTAINS -
window treatment gathered onto a
drapery rod, typically used to describe those
gathered top and bottom, often installed inside a
window frame
SHOWER - structure designed and
plumbed for bathing while standing up
SHRINKAGE - loss due to contractions due to washing, boiling or other processes
SHUTTERS - window treatment of
horizontal (stationary or operable) wood slats within a frame mounted
on a
window for protection against harsh weather conditions,
security or applied as decoration
SIDEBOARD - case goods, often 36" high, used for serving food and storing china
SIDELIGHT - stationary, vertical windows flanking an operating exterior door
SILK - natural fibers from the cocoon of a silkworm
SISAL - strong fiber from sisal leaves used to create
floor coverings
SIZING - applying starch, gelatin or other ingredients onto
yarn to aid in fabrication
SKYLIGHT -
window installed in a roof to provide additional light to an interior space
SLATTED BLIND - horizontal metal, vinyl or wood
blind constructed with strings woven through the edge of each slat and
connected to a headrail, which enables the blind to be tilted up or down with a
wand, pulley or continuous cord, i.e. mini blind
SLEEPING QUARTERS - a space designated
solely for sleeping
SLEY - number of warp yarns per inch in a
woven cloth
SLIPPER CHAIR -
armless upholstered chair with a skirt, often low to the ground, designed
for use in the bedroom
SLOPE - angle of inclination, often refers to the
angle of a roof, i.e. sloping floor
SLUB YARN - irregular diameter yarn
SOFA
- upholstered seating designed to accommodate
three or more people, usually with arms and back.
See COUCH, LOVESEAT,
SECTIONAL
SOFFIT -
the underside of a structural member, i.e. dropped ceiling, overhang
SOIL RETARDANT - solution applied to carpets and fabrics to prevent soiling
SOLAR PANEL - panel installed to collect, store and convert energy from the sun
to electricity
SOLUTION DYED - permanently colored polymer fibers
SPANDREL -
triangular space beneath a stair stringer; decorations placed in the area on the right and
left of an arch within the enclosing right angle
SPACE - 3-dimensional area; distance, area, volume
SPACED DYED YARNS - yarn dyed in a single color
SPACE PLANNING - arranging fixtures,
furnishings and equipment within a given space taking into
account traffic flow, furniture scale, use of
occupants, handicap requirements, electrical, etc.
SPECIFICATION - detailed outline including
all important and
necessary criteria for construction or implementation
SPINDLE - shaft of a door knob in a unit of door
hardware connecting knobs (front and back); slender, decorative, vertical
support of a stairway or balcony
railing. See BALUSTER,
BALUSTRADE
SPIRE - tall, tapered and pointed finial adorning a
roof structure, referred to as a steeple. See
PINNACLE
SPRING TENSION ROD - adjustable drapery rods housing a spring to compress tightly into a
window frame or opening
STACK BACK - amount of space needed on either side of an operating
window treatment for
fabric panels, when fully opened
STAINED GLASS - English: leaded
windows of pale colored glass and jewels, often
intricately hand painted; American: brightly colored, unpainted pieces of glass and jewels
leaded together
STAINED GLASS OVERLAY -
window treatment designed to
mimic stained or etched
glass windows
STAIN RESISTANCE - quality of not showing a change in appearance after the application and
removal of various materials
STAIRCASE - a complete unit, consisting of the risers, treads, stringer
and handrail, transitioning from one level to
another, i.e. staircase, stair well
STAIRWELL - the entire open area encompassing a staircase
STAPLE YARN - unprocessed fiber in short lengths
STENCIL - plastic or some other material with cut-outs, used to apply
paint, ink or other medium in a repetitive pattern
to another surface by filling the void
STRAP WORK - architectural detailing begun during the
Renaissance period, which is painted, carved or
molded plaster strips
representing leather bands
STRIÉ - cloth having a fine, irregular streaked pattern
STRIKE-OFF - sample of a fabric in a specific
dye lot to verify color and pattern prior to
ordering
STRIPE - design made of lines or wide bands
STUCCO -
fine plaster or cement made of Portland cement, sand and lime applied to a structure used
as ornamentation
STUDIO
- space designated for creative pursuits such as painting, sculpture, design
work; also used to describe an apartment or living
quarters, i.e. studio apartment.
See ABODE,
APARTMENT, BUNGALOW,
COTTAGE, DOMICILE,
DWELLING,
FARMHOUSE, HOME, HOUSE,
LOFT, MANOR, MANSION,
RANCH HOUSE, VILLA
STYLE - distinctive form, technique or overall appearance. See "DESIGN STYLES: ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS
& FURNISHINGS"
SUEDE
- tanned leather animal hide with the exterior layer removed and napped surface,
i.e. kid leather
SUEDE CLOTH - synthetic
woven textile with brushed nap surface imitating
suede
SURGING - over-sewing finished edge of carpet
SURROUND - opening enclosed with decorative
trim on all sides
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN - conservation of
building
resources utilizing recycled or renewable materials
SYMMETRICAL
- corresponding designs of a similar nature placed opposite one another
SYNTHETIC FIBER - man-made chemicals
extruded
or formed into thread, rather than animal or plant fibers, i.e. acrylic,
nylon,
polyester, etc.
SWAG - fabric or
garlands in
curving between two points
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