The world of design is filled with questions: How big should the rug be? How high should the light fixture hang? Whats the right paint color? What is a modern farmhouse, anyway? With the steady stream of quandaries, its no surprise that interior design can feel a tad intimidating to folks who arent in the business (and, frankly, even to many who are). To make navigating the terrain a tad easier, we compiled a list of some of the trickier terminology so that you can communicate your vision with confidence. Bullion FringeHow to Pronounce It: Bull-yun frinjWhat It Is: David HillegasA pretty velvet sofa with bullion fringe in a room designed by Caroline GidiereChaise LoungeHow to Pronounce It: Shez (if you want to sound more French) or Shayz LaunjWhat It Is:chaise longue, the French term translates to long chair and refers to a recumbent upholstered chair with an extended seat intended for stretching out and lounging. Mark LohmanA slipcovered chaise provides a comfy reading spot in a cottage bedroom. tagreHow to Pronounce It: Eh-tuh-zhehrWhat It Is: Read McKendreeAn antique (and antiques-filled!) French tagre in the home of designer Max SinstedenFaux BoisHow to Pronounce It: Foh-bwahWhat It Is: This centuries-old French term translates to false wood. Today, the phrase relates to techniques aiming to emulate the look of real wood, most seen in wall treatments and furniture. The former began in the 1800s, when homeowners wanted the look of exotic wood species but the building materials were cost prohibitive. The solution? Fake it with paint, a process that became known as graining. The furniture interpretationthink tables, benches, and chairs with curved and gnarly formsgot its start with early-1900-era garden designers in France, who used the rocaille technique to transform concrete into convincing works of art.Alec HemerA faux bois wallcovering in a New Jersey kitchenKilimHow to Pronounce It: Kee-leemWhat It Is: kill-um.)Alec HemerAn antique kilim rug warms up the pantry in the Connecticut home of Debbie Propst.Le Creuset How to Pronounce It: Luh-croo-zay with the emphasis on the middle syllableWhat It Is: cast iron cookware brand has been in operation since 1925, which means that weve had plenty of time to get the pronunciation right. And yet! (Fun fact: Le Creuset simply means the crucible or the cauldron in French.)David HillegasA country kitchen isnt complete until there is a Le Creuset Dutch oven on the stove. RELATED: The Best Kitchen Design Ideas for Every Style and BudgetMatelassHow to Pronounce It: Mat-lah-sayWhat It Is: Annie SchlechterMatelass coverlets top the beds in this modern farmhouse bedroom.Mottahedeh How to Pronounce It: Mot-teh-heh-dahWhat It Is: china pattern of grand-millennial style enthusiasts. The company is named after its founders, Mildred and Rafi Mottahedeh.David HillegasA collection of Blue Canton china by Mottahedeh in a space designed by Heather Chadduck HillegasObjet How to Pronounce It: Ob-jayWhat It Is: Ralph LaurenHow to Pronounce It: Ralph Law-renWhat It Is:not lor-EN, with the accent on the second syllable. ThonetHow to Pronounce It: Toe-netWhat It Is: Adam AlbrightThonet chairs feel right at home in a Wisconsin farmhouse owned by Alyson MorganToile How to Pronounce It: Twl or twahlWhat It Is: Toile de Jouy, which translates as cloth from Jouy (the French town of its origins), is frequently embraced on fabric and wallcovering in country homes.Alpha SmootTraditional toile wallcovering in a cozy Connecticut homeTrompe LoeilHow to Pronounce It: Tromp loiWhat It Is: This phrase, which translates to fools the eye in French, refers to painted flat treatments that take on a realistic, three-dimensional feeling. You can see examples from tastemaker Bunny Mellons estate here.WainscotingHow to Pronounce It: Wains-coating or wain-scotting are both accurate, according to Merriam-Webster What It Is: wainscoting is simply an application of wood molding or panels to a wall, and its name derives from the German word wageschot, which means wall board. Originally meant to insulate and protect walls, wainscoting eventually became a beloved decorative element. All iterations of wood wainscoting ideasbeadboard, board-and-batten, V-groove, raised and flat panels, tambourcan be found in old and new homes alike, from historic farmhouses to modern bungalows. Brian WoodcockBlack-painted wainscoting in a dining room designed by Holly Audrey WilliamsRELATED: 35+ Wainscoting Ideas to Add Character to Every Room in Your HomeZelligeHow to Pronounce It: Zil-eehjWhat It Is: bathroom remodels and kitchen backsplashes, zellige is a traditional Moroccan tile handcrafted with natural clay from the Fez region. It's coveted for its perfectly imperfect look.RETT PEEKGreen zellige tile adds texture to an Arkansas kitchen. RELATED: 40 Pretty and Practical Kitchen Backsplash IdeasFor More Decorating Inspiration:Rachel BarrettRachel Barrett is the Editor-in-Chief of Country Living. 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