interior design
Americannoun
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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.
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the art, business, or profession of executing this.
Etymology
Origin of interior design
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Interior design student Aya Miladi said many Libyans saw the museum's inauguration as the "return of a national symbol".
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
Interior design: Mushrooms are becoming a sought-after motif in decorating.
From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2023
Interior design is an intimate process, so it’s important to choose an experienced pro you can trust.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2021
Interior design is such a big thing now for 20- to 25-year-olds; they all love to make their own homes what they are.
From Slate • May 7, 2021
Interior design, 6 radiating lanceolate or petaloid areas, double-line bordered, containing from 33 to 50 spots.
From Mohave Pottery by Harner, Michaell J.
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