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 rooms Although the 66 rooms are in a building wing added on to the original brick structure that, from the outside, is very modern, the interior design of the rooms manages to recall the 20th century Tudor style while simultaneously encompassing contemporary touches. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 Rather than functioning as a general-purpose accounting tool, Design Manager is designed for interior design firms, combining project management, accounting, procurement and billing in a single platform. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Color permeates more than interior design. Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026 Other units include Fendi Private Residences in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, and the Podo Private Residences in Seoul, featuring interior design provided by Fendi Casa in collaboration with architect Dominique Perrault. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for interior design

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interior%20design. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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