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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Fashion & Interiors: A Gendered Affair Hannibal Books just released a book called Fashion & Interiors: A Gendered Affair, which explores fashion and interior design. Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Vibrant yellow counter stools, added by interior design firm Gordon Dunning, enliven the palette. Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025 Design for happiness Don’t overlook interior design as part of your strategy. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025 Grandma’s interior design, namely her living room aesthetic, is making a comeback right now, because truly, the best furnishings and decor always find a way to win us over time and time again. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 June 2025 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 Jun. 2025.

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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