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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The engineer by training and occasional fine artist had a hand in the building’s interior design.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
It seems that Bloom’s brilliance in interior design couldn’t quite secure a sale, however.
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
“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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