interior design

noun

1. the design and coordination of the decorative elements of the interior of a house, apartment, office, or other structural space, including color schemes, fittings, furnishings, and sometimes architectural features.
2. the art, business, or profession of executing this.

Word History and Origins

Origin of interior design¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

As people start opening their homes up to friends and family again, interior design is now a top pursuit of many an intrepid host.

From Ozy

We have Morris to thank for functional interior design, not to mention spectacular textiles.

From Ozy

Venus, who turns 41 in June, owns an interior design company.

From Washington Post

These groups often work on multiple fronts, helping create better vegan options in cafeterias, animal-free interior design or cleaning products, and lunch and learn events.

From Digiday

For an architect to focus on interior design was “unbelievably innovative” in those days, explains Andy Cohen, co-CEO of Gensler.

From Quartz

His curation techniques were far from scientific; his knack for interior design was often fueled by his sense humor.

From The Daily Beast

Hotel Crillon Taps Karl Lagerfeld to Design Suites: Karl Lagerfeld's latest venture is in the field of interior design.

From The Daily Beast

The twins mentor a team of contractors who compete for a $50,000 grand prize (think American Idol for interior design).

From The Daily Beast

Last time I saw her, she told me she was doing interior design stuff.

From The Daily Beast

She is also author of I Brake for Yard Sales, a New York Times bestseller about interior design from Abrams Books.

From The Daily Beast

The interior design is made up of four independent parts as usual.

From Project Gutenberg

Both the structure and interior design of its buildings have undergone numerous alterations and remodelings.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• color scheme
• decoration