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soft furnishings

British  

plural noun

  1. curtains, hangings, rugs, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Get thee to a department store for some soft furnishings.

From MarketWatch Apr. 3, 2026

The pair said they were worried about the potential fire hazard caused by the rubbish, with the detritus outside the property including soft furnishings and abandoned gas canisters.

From BBC Nov. 24, 2025

“I do like pillows,” Hamilton says, noting that he recently bought a sewing machine so he can make his own soft furnishings.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 10, 2025

Both sides of the Atlantic share a love of soft furnishings; good, comfortable seating; and a beautiful collection of older period pieces to complement more modern items.

From Seattle Times Nov. 23, 2021

Blues are soothing, and navy has a classic sense to it that complements almost all hard and soft furnishings.

From Washington Post Oct. 12, 2020

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