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QUIZ: How Many Of These Home Design Terms Do You Know?

Do you know your dado rails from your drop-leaf tables?
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SURE, YOU MIGHT have an idea which curtain colours will go best with a grey rug, or what type of kitchen tile can handle splashes and stains. 

But would you recognise a double-height ceiling if you saw one? Can you tell the difference between a floating shelf and a ladder shelf?

With any home renovation project, big or small, you’re bound to run into a few terms you’ve never heard before. As part of our Make The Change series, we’re helping home renovators and design lovers stay on top of all they need to know. 

Let’s find out if you’re a budding Philippe Starck or have some more learning to do…

1. First up, which of these is a bay window?
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2. What's the name of this iconic designer chair?
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The Eames Chair, by Charles and Ray Eames
The Egg, by Arne Jacobsen

The Transat, by Eileen Gray
3. What type of roof is this?
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Gable roof
Cantilevered roof

Mansard roof
4. What's the name of this textile pattern?
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Tartan
Paisley

Liberty
5. If you're talking about a "casement", which feature of your house are you referring to?
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The staircase
The carpet

The windows
The garden shed
6. The concept of "hygge" has inspired homeowners to create cosy spaces. But which country does it originate from?
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Sweden
Denmark

Norway
Iceland
7. Which of these is a sleigh bed?
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8. Name these European-style double doors.
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German doors
Swedish doors

French doors
Finnish doors
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You scored out of !
You're a design pro!
Top marks! You know your Chesterfield sofas from your concertina doors. Planning your next project? Read on for one way to get some spare cash for your design budget...
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
Your design knowledge is pretty good!
You definitely know your double-height ceilings from your dormer windows. Planning your next project? Read on for one way to get some spare cash for your design budget...
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
Your design knowledge is so-so!
Hmmm. You know a bit about design, but you're not a pro just yet. Ready to boost your skills with a renovation project at home? Read on for one way to get some spare cash for your design budget...
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
Your design knowledge, er, could be better...
Ouch. You're not a pro just yet. Ready to boost your skills with a renovation project at home? Read on for one way to get some spare cash for your design budget...
Share your result:

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