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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His official reward was an invitation to visit the company’s Interior Design Studio, a rare treat that was the Ford equivalent of touring the Wonka factory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
Going slowly is also a must, says writer and Interior Design Masters judge Michelle Ogundehin.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025
Curvy couches are often deeper than their traditional counterparts, says Beth Diana Smith of Beth Diana Smith Interior Design.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025
Sarit Marcus is a professional interior designer, founder of Minted Space and LEED-certified Green Associate in Interior Design and Construction by the U.S.
From Fox News • Mar. 3, 2022
Jessica Lewis, the owner of Jessica Lewis Interior Design in West Seattle, notes that the sheer amount of brainpower needed to make those big changes can be daunting, as well.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2021
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