soft furnishings
noun
British
: things (such as curtains or rugs) that are made of cloth and used to decorate a room, house, etc.
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Buying into micro-trends is an instant way to date a space, and the biggest culprit right now are those wavy and scalloped looks seen across sofas, tables, soft furnishings, and decor items all over socials.
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Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Think natural wood tones, rattan and wicker and earthy soft furnishings in hues like sage, stone and mushroom.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Harness High Heat Launder all bedding, soft furnishings, and affected washable fabrics (including pet bedding, if applicable) in hot water above 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
These tools could also be used to sterilize spacesuits, tools, and soft furnishings in habitats.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
The hotel’s 42 guest rooms–all of which have balconies with city views, soft furnishings made from upcycled kimonos and sakiori weavings, parquet flooring inspired by tatami patterns and Nagoya tiles in the bathrooms–occupy two additional floors below the club spaces.
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Terry Ward,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Personalize reading areas with unique decor, good lighting, and soft furnishings to enhance the overall reading experience.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Interiors are an on-trend blend of warm wood panels, sage, and chartreuse soft furnishings, rattan cabinetry, and slabs of bold black and white marble.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Plant and animal murals on the walls, patterns and textures on carpets and soft furnishings.
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Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Think natural wood tones, rattan and wicker and earthy soft furnishings in hues like sage, stone and mushroom.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Harness High Heat Launder all bedding, soft furnishings, and affected washable fabrics (including pet bedding, if applicable) in hot water above 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
These tools could also be used to sterilize spacesuits, tools, and soft furnishings in habitats.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
The hotel’s 42 guest rooms–all of which have balconies with city views, soft furnishings made from upcycled kimonos and sakiori weavings, parquet flooring inspired by tatami patterns and Nagoya tiles in the bathrooms–occupy two additional floors below the club spaces.
—
Terry Ward,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Personalize reading areas with unique decor, good lighting, and soft furnishings to enhance the overall reading experience.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Interiors are an on-trend blend of warm wood panels, sage, and chartreuse soft furnishings, rattan cabinetry, and slabs of bold black and white marble.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Plant and animal murals on the walls, patterns and textures on carpets and soft furnishings.
—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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