furnishings

Interior household items

Furnishings are the movable items that make a space livable or functional—furniture, curtains, rugs, lamps.

The term is broader than furniture alone, encompassing decorative and practical accessories: The office furnishings were sleek and modern.

In real estate listings, furnishings often distinguishes what stays from what the seller takes.

furniture

sofa

Multi-seat cushioned furniture

wardrobe · dresser · sideboard · nightstand · recliner · cabinet · hutch · buffet · credenza · console

comfort

plush

Thick-pile soft fabric

warmth · snug · relaxation · lounge · ease · luxurious · welcoming · supportive · velvet · downy

decor

drapery

Ornamental hanging cloth

sconces · wallpaper · ornaments · centerpiece · figurines · candelabra · curtains · artwork · sculptures · mantlepiece

materials

wood

Tree-derived building material

glass · rattan · wicker · bamboo · marble · velvet · linen · cotton · silk · lacquer

aesthetics

elegance

Refined, graceful quality

motif · palette · artistry · craftsmanship · embellishment · sophistication · finishing · chic · minimalism · patina

style

modern

Of recent times

minimalist · industrial · bohemian · mid-century · eclectic · victorian · baroque · rococo · gothic · coastal

architectural

molding

Decorative architectural edging

handrail · wainscoting · cornice · built-ins · alcove · window-seat · mantel · paneling · cabinetry · dado

functionality

storage

Space for keeping goods

efficiency · practicality · foldable · expandable · multifunctional · space-saving · stackable · convertible · adjustable · collapsible

Categories
Opposites
contents vs. structure

furnishingsstructure

Arrangement of interconnected parts

structural elements · architecture · framework · fixtures · built-ins

presence vs. absence

furnishingsbareness

Lack of covering

emptiness · bare walls · empty rooms · vacancy · spareness

interior vs. exterior elements

furnishingslandscaping

Modifying outdoor areas aesthetically

grounds · facade

Phrases
Family

furnishing, refurnishing, home furnishings, soft furnishings

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