The entirety of the furniture, decorations, and built-in fixtures that shape the inside of a room, building, or vehicle.
example
Für die neue Wohnung haben sie einen Experten für die Innenausstattung engagiert.
They hired an expert in interior furnishings for the new apartment.
Usage tips
Compound structure
The word consists of 'innen' (inside) and 'die Ausstattung' (equipment/furnishings). So it literally describes the furnishings or equipment located inside something.
EXAMPLE
Die Innenausstattung des Schlosses ist sehr prunkvoll.
The interior furnishings of the castle are very magnificent.
Context: apartment and car
The term is used not only for buildings and apartments, but also very often for vehicles. The quality of the 'Innenausstattung' (interior furnishings) is an important selling point for cars.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Automodell gibt es mit einer einfachen oder einer luxuriösen Innenausstattung.
This car model is available with simple or luxurious interior furnishings.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Innenausstattung' (interior furnishings) are 'gestalten' (to design), 'planen' (to plan), 'auswählen' (to choose), and 'erneuern' (to renew/renovate).
EXAMPLE
Ein Architekt hilft uns, die Innenausstattung zu gestalten.
An architect is helping us design the interior furnishings.
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near_synonym · confusable
Innenausstattung vs Einrichtung
furnishings / institution / setup
'die Einrichtung' and 'die Innenausstattung' can both refer to the things that shape the inside of a room. In everyday language, 'Einrichtung' is often used for furniture and other objects in an apartment or room. 'Innenausstattung' sounds a bit more technical or planning-oriented and also includes built-in fixtures and decorations, for example in a house, hotel, or car. The words can be confused because they overlap strongly when talking about rooms. When it is about furniture at home, 'Einrichtung' is usually more natural; when it is about the entire interior and its design, 'Innenausstattung' is more precise.
Innenausstattung
Die Innenausstattung des neuen Hotels wirkt modern und teuer.
The interior furnishings of the new hotel look modern and expensive.
Einrichtung
Die Einrichtung im Wohnzimmer ist hell und sehr gemütlich.
The furnishings in the living room are bright and very cozy.