Wrought Iron Curtain Rod & Home Decor Glossary

Wrought Iron Curtain Rods Curtain rods that are specifically made from hand forged iron. Often available in a variety of sizes to meet custom needs.   

Metal Final The decorative element that goes at each end of a curtain rod. Available in designs from the ultra simple to very ornate.

Bathroom Vanity  A cabinet that encloses a sink, a drain, and the necessary water lines. Typically including shelves, drawers, and/or under sink storage for toiletries. 

Wall Mirror A reflecting surface; typically made of glass with a metallic or amalgam backing that comes with the proper hardware to affix to the wall. 

Chandelier A light fixture that often consists of many branches and is ornate in design that can be suspended from the ceiling. 

Contemporary Mirrors Often consisting of clean and simple lines with some type of bold contrast; possibly a brightly colored frame or a large frame and small mirror.      

Sconce Lighting An electric light fixture made up of a bracket and a candlestick or a group of candlesticks; intended to be wall mounted.  

Bathroom Cabinets A vanity consisting of the usual elements of counter, sink, and plumbing that also has a cupboard with doors and shelves for storage. 

Vessel Sink A vessel sink is installed either entirely on top of the vanity countertop or semi-recessed into the vanity counter. Vessel sinks require special hardware and faucets. 

Stone Vessel Sinks A sink that is made from natural stone such as, marble, travertine, granite, and others that is installed either entirely on top of the vanity countertop or semi-recessed into the vanity counter. Vessel sinks require special hardware and faucets.      

Full Length Mirror A mirror that can easily show the complete human figure.  

Double Sink Vanities A cabinet that encloses two sinks and necessary drains and water lines for both sinks. Typically includes a large cabinet or two smaller cabinets and/or drawers for storing toiletries.   

Contemporary Bathroom Vanity A vanity that embodies clean lines and sleek design with a focus on minimalism such as hidden door and drawer pulls for a flat-front look.  

Candle Chandelier A light fixture using electric bulbs created to mimic the appearance of pillar candles and candelabra candles, often consists of many branches and is ornate in design that can be suspended from the ceiling.  

Cheval Mirror A full length mirror that has a pivot point near its center so that it can be easily adjusted to show the desired view.  

Leather Mirrors The mirror can be of varying sizes, but is always framed in leather; genuine or faux. The leather is stretched over a wood frame, typically, and is often adorned with a textured treatment.  

Square Mirrors A mirror that is always a perfect square, but varying in size and adorned with a square frame of wood, metal, or leather that is usually the decorative focal point of the piece.

Wrought Iron Lamps A table-based light fixture with a wrought iron base with a decorative or colorful lamp shade that plugs into the wall.  

Chandelier Lamp Shades Lamp shades specifically intended to cover the small candelabra style lights on chandeliers. Often available in multiple colors and made from either rawhide or synthetic materials.  

Square Vessel Sink A vessel sink that is square. A vessel sink is installed either entirely on top of the vanity countertop or semi-recessed into the vanity counter. Vessel sinks require special hardware and faucets.   

Oval Vessel Sink A vessel sink that is oval in shape. A vessel sink is installed either entirely on top of the vanity countertop or semi-recessed into the vanity counter. Vessel sinks require special hardware and faucets.  

Small Vessel Sink A vessel sink with a diameter less than 15” across. A vessel sink is installed either entirely on top of the vanity countertop or semi-recessed into the vanity counter. Vessel sinks require special hardware and faucets.  

Discount Mirrors High quality mirrors available at affordable prices, often found in the online shopping market.    

Large Wall Mirror A large wall mirror is one that is larger than 25” on both sides or diameter. They are intended to be hung on the wall and come in all shapes.  

Leaning Mirror A leaning mirror is most typically full length and either leans against a wall or has an easel stand allowing for easy mobility.  

Rustic Chandelier A chandelier that displays the style of the West or of the country, sometimes with antler branches and often consists of many arms and ornate in design. Intended to be suspended from the ceiling.  

Wrought Iron Candle Sconce A light fixture that is intended to be mounted to the wall and provides accent light for a room. Made with wrought iron for a decorative look and utilizes a delicate candle-style bulb and colorful cover or lamp shade.  

Star Chandelier A light fixture that is in the shape of a large star, sometimes with a wrought iron rope treatment around the edge of the star. Often has no arms or branches, but can be ornate in design. Intended to be suspended from the ceiling. 

Double Vanities A bathroom vanity with two sinks and necessary drains and water lines for both sinks. Typically includes a large cabinet or two smaller cabinets and/or drawers for storing toiletries.  

Double Sink Vanity A bathroom vanity with two sinks and necessary drains and water lines for both sinks. Typically includes a large cabinet or two smaller cabinets and/or drawers for storing toiletries.   

Custom Bathroom Vanity A cabinet made to the consumer’s necessary specifications concerning dimensions and finish that encloses a sink, a drain, and the necessary water lines. Typically including shelves, drawers, and/or under sink storage for toiletries. 

Bath Mirrors A reflecting surface; typically made of glass with a metallic or amalgam backing that is specifically intended to be hung over a bathroom vanity and comes in a variety of shapes and styles.    

Large Mirrors A reflecting surface; typically made of glass with a metallic or amalgam backing that is large in dimension and comes in a variety of shapes. It is intended to either leans or is affixed to the wall. 

Round Mirrors A mirror that is always has a perfect round diameter, but varies in size and adornment.   

Iron Chandelier A light fixture that often consists of many branches made of wrought iron and is ornate in design. Intended to be suspended from the ceiling.  

6-Light Chandelier A light fixture with six arms or branches that is intended from the ceiling to be suspended. 

Wrought Iron Wall Candle An electric light fixture made up of a bracket and a candlestick light bulb; intended to be wall mounted and made of hand forged wrought iron. 

Modern Bathroom Vanity A vanity that embodies a simple and clean design. Often has a bend toward minimalism by incorporating hidden door and drawer pulls for a trim look. 

Modern bathroom Vanities A vanity that embodies a simple and clean design. Often has a bend toward minimalism by incorporating hidden door and drawer pulls for a trim look.   

Wall Mirror A mirror is one that is smaller than 25” on both sides or diameter that is intended to be hung on the wall and comes in a variety of shapes. They often come with the proper hardware, sometimes already affixed to the back of the mirror.  

Standing Mirror A style of full length mirror that has either an easel back stand or a two-footed stand with a pivot point near its center so that it can be easily adjusted to show the desired view. 

Antler Chandelier-s A chandelier that consists of multiple lights and has antlers incorporated into the design. Intended to be hung from the ceiling.   

Antler Lamps A lamp that incorporates antlers into the design and sometimes includes a hand-stretched rawhide lamp shade.   

Antler Lighting Light fixtures that incorporate antlers and hand-stretched rawhide lamp shades into the design.   

Eco Friendly Furniture Furniture that is manufactured with as many green components as possible and green manufacturing/shipping processes too. 

Environmentally Sustainable Furniture  Furniture that is made from sustainable materials such as, bamboo, organic cotton, and recycled materials. 

Organic Furniture Furniture that is created using only organic cottons, organic dyes, and no chemicals through the entire process. 

Glass Vessel Sink A sink that is raised above the level of the countertop; made from molded or blown glass, available in various colors and patterns. 

Vessel Faucet A water faucet made specifically to accommodate the raised height of a vessel sink. Can be wall or countertop mounted.   

Bathroom Mirror A mirror that is specifically intended to be mounted in a bathroom. Could be any shape and come in a variety of sizes. 

Bathroom Vanity Mirror A mirror that is intended to be hung above the bath vanity. 

Bamboo Furniture Furniture that is made from bamboo instead of wood or other non-eco friendly materials. Bamboo is one of the Earth’s fastest growing plants making it a very sustainable choice.   

Eco Furniture Furniture that is manufactured with as many green components as possible and green manufacturing/shipping processes too.