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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He left his home of Norfolk, England, to study furniture and interior design at the Royal College of Art, and began his career designing products for other companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Drawing inspiration from 1950s and ’60s interior design, the L.A.- and Shanghai-based brand brings a refined, contemporary approach to outerwear, knitwear and layering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The book focused on Keaton’s newfound love of the photo-sharing site and how it helped to inspire her creativity when it came to the interior design of the dwelling.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Let’s say you’re passionate about interior design; are you spending at least 40 hours a week on it?
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 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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