interior design

noun

: the art or practice of planning and supervising the design and execution of architectural interiors and their furnishings

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The renovation was carried out by Vestige Estudio, the hotel group’s own architecture, interior design, and landscaping studio. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 Alison River is the principal designer at Alison River Interiors, an interior design firm based in Arizona. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026 The spread of photos in AD gives a real sense of not just the artworks on view, but also the interior design of the house, which is clearly highly curated. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Read More Blake Bakkila is a freelance writer and editor with eight years of experience covering topics including interior design, real estate, baby and parenting, food, health, and pop culture. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interior design

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interior design was in 1927

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interior design

noun
: the art of decorating and furnishing the interior of a building
the college offers a good program in interior design

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