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.

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Etymology

Origin of interior design

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Basically, the party is your typical glamorous Hallmark Christmas Movie of the Week, with lots of well-heeled guests milling around, but with more expensive furniture and better interior design.

From MarketWatch

No expense has been spared on its interior design, which features stunning hardwood floors, granite countertops in the kitchen, and heated tile flooring in the primary bathroom.

From MarketWatch

But while she might not have a degree in interior design, her ideas have been a hit with younger viewers and she has made content creation her full-time job over the past year.

From BBC

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.

From 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.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• color scheme
• decoration