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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Think natural wood tones, rattan and wicker and earthy soft furnishings in hues like sage, stone and mushroom. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026 These tools could also be used to sterilize spacesuits, tools, and soft furnishings in habitats. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026 Plant and animal murals on the walls, patterns and textures on carpets and soft furnishings. — Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026 Interiors are an on-trend blend of warm wood panels, sage, and chartreuse soft furnishings, rattan cabinetry, and slabs of bold black and white marble. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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 9 Jul. 2026.

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