interior design

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of interior design

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Blank Street has since shifted to a larger store concept with trendy interior design and ample seating.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Ferris designed all the architecture, all the interior design, and all the landscaping. He led the complete creative vision, designing the estate in its entirety from initial concept through to final execution,” an insider revealed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

The home furnishings and interior design company is self-insured for medical costs to a limit in a calendar year at some point above $500,000 per claim that the company didn’t specify.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Miladi's sister Aya, 26, an interior design student, said she liked the bright new museum's layout, "the careful lighting, the screens and interactive tools" that all help make the museum accessible to all.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Dad majored in architecture, like I will one day, and Mom studied interior design.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

Related Words

• color scheme
• decoration