soft furnishings

Cushions and curtains

Soft furnishings are the fabric elements in a room—curtains, cushions, upholstery, rugs, and bedding.

The term distinguishes these textile items from hard furnishings like tables and cabinets.

More common in British than American English: The shop specializes in soft furnishings and home textiles.

Related

carpets · throw · decorative trim · sheet · rug · kilims · blinds · cushions · scatter cushions · slipcovers · duvet covers · tiebacks · pelmets · valances · linen · bolster · drapes · textiles

Categories
Opposites
material hardness and structure

soft furnishingswooden furniture

cabinetry · metal furniture · built-ins · shelving · desks

permanence and fixedness

soft furnishingsbuilt-in furniture

Furniture fixed to structure

wall units · bathroom fixtures

Family

soft, furnishings

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G