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soft furnishings

British

plural noun

curtains, hangings, rugs, etc

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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

The echoes of a hotel are deliberate, as are the care packages and soft furnishings and soft lighting to go with the hospital bed and monitors.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 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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