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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Bloom’s impressive interior design skills were recently put on full display when he attempted to offload another of his California dwellings, a stunning Malibu estate he has owned for more than 10 years.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Pet owners are splurging on animal-friendly interior design.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Pierce's entrepreneurial journey began while studying interior design at university.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
After receiving a flood of messages from people, she decided that instead of responding to each person individually, she would share her apartment picks on her interior design website.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Besides, he has long desired a peek inside the Lefèvre town house, which is something of a legend amongst his colleagues who work in interior design.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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