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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

“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

Soft furnishings and accessories: Toile fabric is also used in modern home décor through soft furnishings and accessories.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2023

The family has sold its home and is working to build a bespoke bungalow, with soft furnishings and no hard corners.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2022

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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