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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“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 interior design may be a touch too avant-garde, but perhaps Aunt Julie was futilely trying to impress Hedda.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
Your guide to luxurious properties, celebrity homes, interior design and the housing market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 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
“Will you help me with fixing up the room? You’re so good at interior design stuff.”
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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