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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Yet, for better or worse, the proliferation of Armani logos—festooned on door handles, soft furnishings, and even the captain’s wheel—conveys a vibe more akin to the lobby of a five-star hotel. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026 These soft furnishings come in all kinds of colors and patterns and instantly provide visual dimension and comfort, among other benefits. Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026 This included the purchase of soft furnishings retailer Home Focus, marking its entry into the Republic of Ireland; and the acquisition of luxury home decor brand Designers Guild. Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Fresh Patterns and Upholstery For soft furnishings, Clendenon says modern Colonial translates to lighter upholstery, rich leather elements, and contemporary spins on traditional patterns. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025 While the decor is a corporate look, there’s a cushy area with a couch and soft furnishings where customers can sit with their laptops. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025 Clean bedding, floors, and soft furnishings regularly. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025 This is great for vacuuming stairs, couches and other soft furnishings, sucking crumbs off counters and cleaning right into the corners of stairs. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025 Opening in Belfast this March, the store will dedicate 8,700 square feet entirely to interiors, soft furnishings, and home accessories, marking a clear statement of intent in a category that has been growing steadily. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

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“Soft furnishings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20furnishings. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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