home accessories

Decorative domestic items

Home accessories are decorative or functional items that enhance a living space without being furniture or permanent fixtures.

The category includes throw pillows, vases, candles, picture frames, decorative bowls, and similar objects that add character to a room: She spent the afternoon shopping for home accessories to brighten up the apartment.

The term appears frequently in interior design and retail contexts.

Related

shelving units · decorative bowls · vases · clocks · wall art · wall decor · picture frames · sculptures · curtains · trays · mirrors · bookends · snow globes · scented candles · candles · doorstops · wall hangings · key holders

Categories
Opposites
primary vs. secondary furnishings

home accessoriesfurniture

Movable room objects

sofas · beds · dining tables · cabinetry · white goods

interior vs. exterior items

home accessoriesoutdoor furniture

Seating for exterior spaces

garden ornaments

decorative vs. structural elements

home accessoriesarchitectural features

Notable parts of buildings

structural elements · built-ins · millwork · cabinetry · crown molding

Family

home, homes, homed, homing, homely, homeliness, homeless, homelessness, homeward

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G