Once popular during medieval times and in New Orleans, bargeboard is used to fasten gables of a roof to give them strength and to conceal the structural elements of the roof. Like this one, most bargeboards are intricately carved, making them as aesthetically important are they are structurally. Use this miniature version in your holiday decorating. Once popular during medieval times and in New Orleans, bargeboard is used to fasten gables of a roof to give them strength and to conceal the structural elements of the roof. Like this one, most bargeboards are intricately carved, making them as aesthetically important are they are structurally. Use this miniature version in your holiday decorating. Terrain is a garden and home brand deeply rooted in nature and plant life. From weather-ready planters and outdoor furniture to artisan-made wreaths and hand-poured candles, their curated product assortment explores the boundaries of life lived outside and in. With a globally conscious, locally influenced point of view, Terrain offers inspired seasonal solutions for creative living, gathering, and gardening.