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List of home decor

Things that you have around your house to make it look nicer.

Photo of a garden gnome.
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A gnome in mythology is a small, humanoid creature that lives underground. In more common use, garden gnomes are often used to decorate people's gardens. They are small, usually made from ceramic and are generally wear red pointed hats.
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A handle is something that is designed for you to hold onto with your hand. Doors have handles so you can open them, and suitcases have handles so you can pick them up easily. Another word for a door handle is a doorknob.
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A hearth is the floor of a fireplace. The hearth usually is larger than the fireplace, and makes a small step in the front of the fireplace. It is there to protect the floor around the fireplace from burning embers.
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A knick knack is another name for an ornament or trinket. For example, "look at all the knick-knacks she has on her shelf".
A rounded glass doorknob.
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A knob is a tool used to aid in the opening and closing of something, such as a door or a drawer. A knob is often rounded to make it easier to grasp and turn.

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A mat is a piece of fabric, usually made from something quite firm like woven rushes. Mats come in different sizes depending on what they are used for. Doormats are used to wipe your feet on outside a door, placemats are used for protecting a table as you eat, and various sized floor mats are used in indoor sports as a soft surface over a hard floor. The woman in the picture is on a yoga mat.
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A mirror is something that lets you see your reflection. You can use a mirror so you can see yourself brushing your hair, or to see behind you when you are driving a car. Not all animals know that their reflection is them, the only animals that do know are elephants, chimpanzees, dolphins, magpies and orangutans.
A mosquito net is fabric with holes woven into it that lets light and air through but keeps mosquitoes and other insects out. Mosquito nets are commonly seen draped over beds, to keep people from being bitten when they are asleep.
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An ornament is something that is purely to look good, or make something else look good. Ornaments are hung on Christmas trees at Christmas time. Some cars have hood ornaments. The picture is of a stone garden ornament.
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A pedestal is something that raises something else up, usually for display. Pedestals are often used to display statues and sculptures.