When it comes to interior design, there are plenty of product choices on the market, and keeping each one straight can be incredibly confusing for the average homeowner. Some commonly misused terms are closely related in meaning while others have nothing to do with one another (from vintage versus antique to chevron versus herringbone). Here are the most common design terms people mix up, and how to set them apart once and for all.
Brian McCourt is a contractor, design expert and co-host of HGTV Canada’s Backyard Builds.
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