Decorating terms you need to know

Also known as toile for short, toile de jouy is a print that typically depicts idyllic pastoral scenes in red, blue, green or black on a white or cream background. The imagery can be found on everything from jewelry to beanbags as well as wallpaper that depicts modern-day cityscapes like London and New York.SHOP NOW: Walmart Bean Bag, $313; Wrecords By Monkey toile cuff, $25; Timorous Beasties New York wallpaper, $364 per roll

Another word borrowed from the French, demilune means half moon and is a small half-circle table. Its space-saving shape makes it great for entryways and hallways. SHOP NOW: Crate & Barrel Clairemont demilune, $700; French Heritage Clichy console, call for pricing

In traditional decorating terms, chintz refers to a patterned or floral fabric that has been glazed and is traditionally used for curtains and upholstery. Today, chintz is used to describe any classic floral pattern and can be found on various pieces, including china and other home accessories. SHOP NOW: Royal Albert chintz dessert plates, $40 (set of 4); Kartell Mademoiselle chair, $950; Lilly Pulitzer chintz chair, $1,255

An armless upholstered chair, a slipper chair is smaller in size and lower to the ground than most regular chairs. Because of its small size, it can easily accommodate playful upholstery choices without overwhelming a room. SHOP NOW: Jonathan Adler Morrow chair, $1,495; Dering Hall slipper chair, call for pricing

This French term (best pronounced with an exaggerated French accent) is an artistic technique that creates an optical illusion of a three-dimensional image on a flat surface. Today, most trompe l'oeil examples can be found on wallpapers and wall murals. SHOP NOW: Young & Battaglia bookshelf wallpaper, $106 per roll

A fancy French word that translates to from China,chinoiserie is used to describe whimsical, asymmetrical and elaborate bold-colored imagery with Asian motifs. These designs typically include birds, pagodas and bamboo and are found on porcelain, furniture, textiles and wallpapers. SHOP NOW: Zinc Door Adam & Viktoria pillow, $192; 1st Dibs red chinoiserie chest, $3,500; Zinc Door Normandy tray table, $689