Okuzeka
Interior Design vocabulary · Furniture, Fixtures & Furnishings

Freestanding

Meaning in interior design, with examples

/ˌfriːˈstændɪŋ/adjectiveCommon term

In interior design, freestanding means: Standing on its own rather than being built into or fixed to a wall, such as a freestanding bath, wardrobe or appliance.

In Turkish: solo, bağımsız duran, ayaklı

How it is used

The opposite of built-in or integrated. A freestanding bath is a popular centrepiece in bathrooms; freestanding appliances are cheaper and can go with you when you move. Also spelled free-standing.

Example sentences

  1. A freestanding bath in front of the window will be the focal point of the bathroom.

  2. They're renting, so we chose freestanding furniture they can take with them.

Common collocations

  • freestanding bath
  • freestanding wardrobe
  • freestanding appliance
  • freestanding kitchen
  • built-inMade as part of a wall or room rather than standing separately, such as built-in wardrobes, shelves, seating or appliances.
  • loose furnitureFurniture that is not fixed to the building and can be moved, such as sofas, chairs, tables and beds, as opposed to built-in joinery.
  • sanitarywareCeramic bathroom fittings such as toilets, washbasins, bidets and urinals; in the trade it sometimes also covers baths and shower trays.
  • focal pointThe feature in a room that draws the eye first, such as a fireplace, a large window, a piece of art or a striking light fitting.

More terms: Furniture, Fixtures & Furnishings

Practise with graded reading

Reading at the right level is the fastest way to make new words stick. Pick free English books by level: