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Design DictionaryKalwall
These brand-name panels let the light in and fit a space exactly right
Full StoryDesign DictionaryPush Plate
A push plate protects a door from dirt and damage but has decorative value, too
Full StoryDesign DictionaryButt Hinge
Stronger than it looks, this door feature loves to bear the weight
Full StoryDesign DictionaryWitch's Hat Roof
Bewitch visitors with this enchantingly old-fashioned roof
Full StoryDesign DictionaryDecomposed Granite
Want a landscaping surface that looks natural, drains well and can be compacted? Decomposed granite is your material
Full StoryDesign DictionaryZinc
Zinc, key to galvanizing metal, is a versatile choice for roofing, countertops and more
Full StoryDesign DictionaryCarriage House
They once held horse-drawn carriages, but carriage houses today hold mainly people
Full StoryDesign DictionaryPortico
The ancient Greeks used porticoes for meet-ups, but today you can pass right through
Full StoryDesign DictionaryPilaster
This elaborate column embellishes doorways, windows and even furniture
Full StoryDesign DictionaryHerringbone
The herringbone pattern is composed of alternating rectangles arranged in zigzags
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