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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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
The tax would harm construction, brokerage, interior design, maintenance and high-end retail — real-estate related industries that support thousands of jobs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
Blank Street has since shifted to a larger store concept with trendy interior design and ample seating.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Dad majored in architecture, like I will one day, and Mom studied interior design.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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