interior design

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of interior design¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The pilot project was the idea of UK-based interior design dealer Work Solutions which was a finalist in the Isle of Man's innovation challenge - a government-run scheme inviting firms to explore solutions to global issues.

Read more on BBC

Actor Kit Williamson, a Hollywood friend who has tackled many of his own interior design projects, says Hamilton and Poli’s home is more than just a safe place to land.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Her interior design company has grown beyond the original six clients — to 150 clients internationally that contract her to furnish and stage their homes.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Ms Lin said one US-based mill worker, with whom she is collaborating for an interior design project, imports his materials - and those keep getting more expensive.

Read more on BBC

When she leaves, Kate wants to live independently and work in building or interior design, particularly when it comes to making properties more accessible.

Read more on BBC

Related Words

• color scheme 
• decoration