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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His official reward was an invitation to visit the company’s Interior Design Studio, a rare treat that was the Ford equivalent of touring the Wonka factory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
Adler, owner of Inhabit Interior Design, a full-service firm specializing in residential design, had envisioned building up ever since she bought the house, and started the process in 2020.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2022
Sarit Marcus is a professional interior designer, founder of Minted Space and LEED-certified Green Associate in Interior Design and Construction by the U.S.
From Fox News • Mar. 3, 2022
Several of her huts were revamped for the TV show Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr on BBC Two, including Harley, which she bought four years ago for £10,000.
From BBC • May 1, 2021
“The Great Interior Design Challenge” carries on that tradition with a cozy, calming competition.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2020
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