Synonyms for
Furnishings
Definition
Furnishings are the items in a room or house that make it comfortable and functional, such as furniture, curtains, and decorations.
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Common collocations
- home furnishings
- office furnishings
- antique furnishings
- modern furnishings
- furnishings and decor
- soft furnishings
- essential furnishings
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Usage note
Furnishings refers to movable articles that equip a room or building. It is often used in the plural and typically refers to items like furniture, curtains, and carpets.
Example sentences
- The new house had beautiful furnishings and decorations.
- She picked out the furnishings and paint colors for her bedroom.
- The store had a great selection of home furnishings and décor.
- He spent the day arranging the furnishings in his new apartment.
- The hotel's furnishings were outdated and worn.
Quotes
"Furnishings in a room are like the punctuation marks in a sentence." - Albert Hadley
"The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live. It is about the realities of what makes for an attractive, civilized, meaningful environment, not about fashion or what's in or what's out. This is not an easy job." - Albert Hadley
"Design is coming to grips with one's real lifestyle, one's real place in the world. Rooms should not be put together for show but to nourish one's well-being." - Albert Hadley