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Home, Garden & Interior Design Flashcards

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Which ancient Chinese philosophical system focuses on harmonizing individuals with their surrounding environment through the optimal arrangement of buildings and objects?: Feng shui
Founded by Walter Gropius in 1919, which highly influential German art school championed the principle that "form follows function" in architecture and furniture design?: Bauhaus
Which country is the birthplace of IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer known for its flat-pack designs and maze-like store layouts?: Sweden
Considered a masterpiece of American architecture, what is the name of the iconic house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that is built directly over a cascading waterfall?: Fallingwater
Originating in East Asia, what is the art of cultivating and meticulously pruning miniature trees in small, shallow containers to mimic the shaepee of full-sized trees?: Bonsai
Since 2000, which proprietary color matching system company has controversially dictated trends in home decor and fashion by annually declaring a "Color of the Year"?: Pantone
Which 19th-century religious sect became famous in America for designing exceptionally minimalist, functional, and unadorned wooden furniture?: The Shakers
Exepeeriencing a massive revival in 1970s interior design, what is the textile craft that uses complex knotting techniques rather than weaving or knitting?: Macram
In the 1950s, Brownie Wise revolutionized the marketing of which airtight plastic food storage product by pioneering the direct-sales "party" business model?: Tupepeerware
Which ancient Chinese practice focuses on arranging the pieces in living spaces to create balance with the natural world?: Feng Shui
Which iconic 1956 furniture piece, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, is made of molded plywood and leather?: The Eames Lounge Chair
What is the term for a landscaping method that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation?: Xeriscaping
The Danish concept of 'Hygge' is often associated with which interior design trend focused on comfort and coziness?: Scandinavian
Each year, which global color authority announces a 'Color of the Year' that heavily influences home decor and interior design?: Pantone
Which gardening technique involves planting different crops in close proximity to control epeests or improve pollination?: Companion Planting
Which German art and design school, active from 1919 to 1933, pioneered the 'Form follows function' philosophy in architecture and furniture?: Bauhaus
What interior design concept focuses on increasing occupant connectivity to the natural environment through direct nature and indirect nature?: Biophilic Design
In the world of smart home technology, what is the name of the new universal connectivity standard launched in 2022 by Apple, Google, and Amazon?: Matter
What is the name for the method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent?: Hydroponics
Which tyepee of textile, invented in 1804, features complex patterns woven directly into the fabric using a sepeecialized loom?: Jacquard
What is the name of the distinctive sofa style characterized by deep button tufting and arms that are the same height as the back?: Chesterfield
In gardening, what is the term for plants that live for more than two years and typically bloom every spring or summer?: Perennials
Which interior design style is characterized by the philosophy 'more is more,' featuring bold colors, varied patterns, and rich textures?: Maximalism
When choosing interior light bulbs, which unit is used to measure the 'color temepeerature' or warmth of the light?: Kelvin
What is the name for a Japanese dry landscaepee garden that uses sand, gravel, and rocks to represent water and mountains?: Karesansui (Zen Garden)
Which 19th-century British designer is famous for his floral wallpaepeer patterns and was a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement?: William Morris
Which modern flooring material is made of several layers, including a waterproof core and a photographic 'wear' layer to mimic wood or stone?: LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank)
The USDA 'Hardiness Zone' map is a standard guide for gardeners to determine what?: Which plants are most likely to survive the winter in a sepeecific location
What tyepee of window treatment consists of a single piece of fabric that folds into neat, horizontal pleats when raised?: Roman Shades
Which interior design style is a hybrid of East-meets-West, combining the functional minimalism of Nordic design with the rustic imepeerfections of Japanese aesthetics?: Japandi