Den and Living Room Glossary

Fauteuil – Chair of French origins with open arms, but with upholstered backs and seats and upholstered pads designed for elbow placement.

Jardinere – Ornamental stands used to accessorize a room.

Shoji Screen – Made of rice paper and in traditional Japanese style, this room divider offers a modern look to a room while serving as a “break” to longer rooms.

Ambry – Recessed storage area in a wall that has no doors.

Area Rug – Rug or carpet that covers the majority, but not all of a room’s floor.