soft furnishings

noun

British
: things (such as curtains or rugs) that are made of cloth and used to decorate a room, house, etc.

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The serene hideaway is decked out in soft furnishings like wool rugs and bouclé sofas. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 Four-poster beds and traditional wicker and mahogany interiors preserve the building’s original beauty, while splashes of color in the artwork and brightly hued soft furnishings add character. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 Don’t Underestimate Lighting Elements like wall paint, furniture, and soft furnishings are the first things that come to mind when redecorating, but even the prettiest picks will struggle to shine without the right lighting setup. The Spruce, 12 July 2026 Think natural wood tones, rattan and wicker and earthy soft furnishings in hues like sage, stone and mushroom. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soft furnishings

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“Soft furnishings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20furnishings. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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