home-furnishings

Sofas and curtains

Home-furnishings refers to the items used to decorate and equip the interior of a home—furniture, curtains, rugs, bedding, and similar household goods.

The term appears most often in retail contexts: the home-furnishings department, a home-furnishings store.

It encompasses both functional items and decorative accessories that make a living space comfortable and complete.

textiles

curtains

Hanging fabric window covers

tablecloth · upholstery · slipcover · drapes · cushions · comforter · tapestry · runner · valance · shams

furniture

sofa

Multi-seat cushioned furniture

bed-frame · dresser · nightstand · ottoman · recliner · wardrobe · credenza · sectional · futon · daybed

storage

shelving

Horizontal storage surfaces

  • cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
  • chestRibcage region or strongbox
  • trunkMain stem or storage

bin · basket · bookcase · armoire · console · coat-rack · hutch · credenza · hamper

decor

vase

Ornamental container for flowers

clock · planter · bookends · tray · basket · ornament · pottery · terrarium · globe · bust

lighting

lamp

Electric light fixture

dimmer · lantern · torchiere · candelabra · nightlight · uplighter · shade · bulb · fixture

retail

showroom

Retail exhibition space

delivery · assembly · warranty · swatch · collection · seasonal · markdown

Opposites
building components vs. movable contents

home-furnishingsstructural elements

Load-bearing architectural components

building materials · fixtures · built-ins · plumbing · electrical wiring

domestic vs. commercial/industrial goods

home-furnishingsindustrial equipment

Machines for manufacturing processes

factory equipment

interior contents vs. exterior/outdoor items

home-furnishingsoutdoor furniture

Seating for exterior spaces

landscaping

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G