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soft furnishings
noun
British
: things (such as curtains or rugs) that are made of cloth and used to decorate a room, house, etc.
Examples of soft furnishings in a Sentence
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Be Adventurous with Gingham Tiles Traditionally, gingham has adorned our homes through soft furnishings, like cushions, curtains, or chair covers.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024
From the pastel hues and soft furnishings, to the lotions and luxurious touches in the bathrooms, every element of this five-star hotel's not-so-humble abodes has been carefully considered to optimise comfort, style and ease.
—Julia O'Driscoll, The Week Uk, theweek, 25 July 2024
In hot, humid areas like the southern states of the US, when hurricanes blow a small piece of roof off, buckets of rainwater might pour down into the interior, causing mold to form on walls and soft furnishings in a matter of hours.
—Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 9 July 2024
There is more outdoor dining on the upper deck aft, where taupe chunky knit chairs and bright pops of red, soft furnishings bring style to the table.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 4 July 2024
The Rooms Our Grand Premier room spanned more than 550 square feet — larger than most city apartments — with a large bedroom compromising soft furnishings for relaxation, a work desk area, and state of the art audio audio-visual center.
—Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Their work is matched in determination by Delhomme’s rigid mise-en-scène, drawing our eye past the Easter-egg pastels of the costumes and soft furnishings to hard angles and somber shadows.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
When your soft furnishings have seen better days, Dirt Devil’s Portable Spot Cleaner expertly tackles pet messes, food stains, and whatever life throws your way.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2024
Inside is a mix of mahogany and white accents where supple leather and soft furnishings contrast with the dark, rich tones of the wood.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2023
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“Soft furnishings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20furnishings. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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