Alcove
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ALCOVE (through the Span. alcova, from the Arab. al-, the, and quobbah, a vault), an architectural term for a recess in a room usually screened off by pillars, balustrade or drapery.
Alcoves are decorative spaces built into walls to add visual interest and storage space. Many people find they appreciate the benefit of the extra space without losing any additional floor space, especially in small homes or offices.
Consider that the sides of the alcove may not be parallel, so measure both the front and back between the sides to get the length for the shelf.
How to Craft a Bookcase Alcove
By: Josh Garskof, This Old House magazine
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Alcove tubs are enclosed on three sides with only the front exposed. This remains the common type of bathtub in the U.S.
Alcove: Recessed part of a room. Bed alcoves exist in Pompeian rooms, and such placing of the sleeping quarters was common in northern Europe through the Middle Ages and later. In the 18th Century special beds were designed to fit such recesses.
ALCOVE: A recessed space connected at the side of a larger room.
ALLIGATORING: A defect in roofing material consisting of intersecting cracks and ridges in the surface.
alcove
A recessed area in a room.
Americana
Objects that are characteristic of American history or culture.
Alcove
A recessed area in a room.
Anti-microbial finish
A material that has an applied finish, or ingredient in the product that inhibits the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi.
ALCOVE: A recess opening off a wall of a larger room. Often used as a sitting area, coat room, or storage area.
ANCHOR: Any fastener (usually metal) used to attach parts, such as joists, trusses, posts, etc., to masonry or masonry materials.
ALCOVE: A recessed space connected at the side of a larger room.
ATRIUM: An open court within a building.
BASE PLATE: A plate, usually of steel, upon which a column rests.
ALCOVE: a recessed part or addition to a room.
AMPACITY: ampere-carrying capacity of a wire.
ALCOVE - Recessed area adjacent to a larger space.
ALOGOUS COLOR SCHEME - Using three colors (hues) adjacent on the color wheel. These colors create warm and cool combinations.
If your alcove is not deep enough to cover the base as shown on right, build a side panel from the shelf material as shown. Fasten side panel as shown in "Top View" drawings above. Caulk in place to sink front and house wall.
A private alcove for the joy of outdoor bathing by Ron Cascio
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Turn a bare alcove into a built-in entertainment center by designing and making a custom built-in entertainment center to suit your lifestyle, using economical off-the-shelf kitchen cabinets as the base.
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Design alcoves properly.
Flush-fitting (recessed) refrigerators look good but prevent proper airflow to the HDC without good design.
A new built-in alcove provides recessed lighting and electrical outlets and a spot to showcase Morris's collection of dog etchings.
A classic tiled alcove presents a clean look for the tub-shower surround, but tile requires routine maintenance to avoid mold, mildew, or staining.
Visit a neo-Gothic alcove made for curling up with blanket, book and glass of wine ...
A window consisting of three adjacent windows projecting from the building and forming an alcove inside.
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Fabric vendor with a European flair. (1 Design Centre Place, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02210)
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The living area begins in the great room with a two-story music alcove, a raised-hearth fireplace and a curved bar shared with a study/lounge. The great room opens to the formal dining room, which has built-in china storage.
Hotel stations, team project areas, alcove talk and think areas were created to encourage both private and shared thinking and brainstorming. The new workspaces are meant to enhance communication and collaboration.
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These include balconies, seating alcoves, corridors, lobbies, and other spaces that have typical ceiling heights.
Also referred to as an alcove tube, this style is set snugly into a space and the front will often be finished in tiles or panelling. These are the cheapest types of tubs currently on the Australian market.
Use special care in measuring any odd-shaped alcoves, bays, etc.
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Not So Big House author and architect Susan Susanka promotes alcoves, which offer an "alternative space within a larger space." A sleeper sofa can be nestled beneath the eaves of a low roofline in an alcove.
The Cloud Bed "is inspired by Ming Dynasty-era Chinese alcove beds, and the idea of the bed as a ‘room within a room.
Bathtubs are either built into alcoves in the bathroom or are freestanding. They can range from the old-fashioned, stand-alone claw foot tub to an ultra-modern, computerized jetted tub that delivers and maintains a set water temperature.
But before you think, "Ah, I don't have a wall alcove," notice that the inset is actually an off-set: a simple structure of dimensional lumber, drywall, ...
Kitchenette: a small kitchen or an alcove containing cooking facilities.
Lead-based paint: any paint or coating with lead content equal to or greater than 1 milligram per square centimeter, or 0.5% by weight.
This is the computer alcove on the balcony. This is a great use of space, and it keeps the computer out of sight, yet public for monitoring use.
Despite its modest size, the small home accommodates a kitchen, living, dining areas and two sleeping alcoves and gives away a feeling of space.
* dark-stained wooden wall units built into alcoves (These units are reminiscent of the panelling in old-time sailing ships.)
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One of the bath rooms in our double-bath remodel project needed an alcove built to hold the new bath tub. At this early stage in the project, the plaster had been stripped from the walls, leaving the wood lath exposed.
'''Bay Window''' A window in a formed wall that projects from the main wall line to form an alcove.
French windows
Also called French doors, they are long sash windows hinged to the side. The window extends down to the floor and serves as a door.
A shallow depth or space in a wall; an alcove or niche.
Recess Filler Strip
A strip of material inserted in a fissure to make flush with the surrounding surface.
Three bedrooms, two and a half baths Covered front porch and rear deck Double car garage with storage alcove Two-story foyer Gas fireplace and built in shelves in living room Tray ceiling and optional bay window in formal dining room Two...
A main pocket panel conceals (and reveals!) the movable doors that slide out to screen what's behind them, whether you create a closet for your clothes, a dressing area to store your accessories and make-up, or a home office alcove complete with a ...
Every dining room needs a talking point your guests can look at while you're busy in the kitchen. Display a collection in alcoves, invest in an unusual picture or print, ...
Most of the jacuzzi bath tub is fitted into the alcove and only the front portion is embellished with decorative finish. Typically such jacuzzi bath tubs come in enameled steel and fit normal-sized bathrooms.
I borrowed a little space from the adjacent bedroom for the alcove, but it had to be covered with a fireproof material.
Start Tips: Before ordering carpet, prepare a scale drawing, letting each square equal 1 foot. Mark all doors, alcoves, obstacles, and other features in the room you intend to carpet.
Not considered to be rooms in this survey are bathrooms, halls, foyers or vestibules, balconies, closets, alcoves, pantries, strip or pullman kitchens, laundry or furnace rooms, unfinished attics or basements, open porches, ...
recess (retrait, m.) An indentation in the line of a wall as an alcove.
Pedestal or wall-mounted sinks also increase visible floor space and eliminate the bulky vanity.
Toilets can be relegated to an alcove to open up more space.
Bathtubs are space stealers, but may be too luxurious to omit.
Everything from bathroom decorating to the function and convenience of your bathroom can be improved with contemporary lighting. With lighting, you can also install extra electrical outlets and a custom alcove for your morning coffee pot.
buildings are designed to blend indoors and out, to provide respite from the heat through careful design and material choice and to make the most of locally available materials as well as imported finery. Homes may feature shaded alcoves and private ...
Literally "trick of the eye", used to show 3D scenes in blank alcove, door panels etc.
Tung oil. A drying oil otherwise known as China-wood oil.
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