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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.


Etymology

Origin of interior design

First recorded in 1925–30

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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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