21+ ‘Furniture’ Writing Prompts
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Inanimate Uprising
The inanimate objects around us have gained sentience. What does this new society – where your furniture might just talk back – look like?
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Forgotten Languages
Imagine a character who could communicate with non-humans (plants, inanimate objects, the elements etc.), and describe their typical day.
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The Gloaming Manor
Write about a drama unfolding in a large old manor house, where every room has a different story.
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The Familiar Fright
Pen a story where something as mundane as a piece of furniture or a household item holds a horrifying secret.
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Makeover Madness
Write about a disastrous attempt at a home makeover/reconstruction which surprisingly works out in the end.
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Understanding Wood
Write a journal entry about the experience of understanding different types of wood during the furniture polishing process.
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Revitalizing Antique
Write about the process of restoring a piece of antique furniture and the history it carries.
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Scratches and Stories
Frame a story centered on a scratch on a piece of furniture and what led to it.
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Polishing Memories
Consider a piece of furniture in your home that holds a deep significance. Write about the memories attached to it and how polishing it uplifts your mood.
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Chatty Furniture: Unsolicited Advice
Your household furniture, animate and chatty, dish out advice and comments. What would they say?
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The Mystery Mansion
Create a comprehensive and detailed outline of a mysterious mansion you’ve discovered.
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Fantasy Treehouse
Write about your ideal treehouse. How would you decorate it? What unique features would it have?
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Room of One’s Own
Describe the room that represents your self-image. Details could include furniture, colors, room size, and even the view from the window.
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The Humble Abode
Describe your childhood home or a significant place from your memory providing as much detail as possible.
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Memoirs of an Antique
Write a story from the perspective of an antique piece of furniture kept in a family home for generations.
