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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Some gravitate towards glossy fashion retrospectives; others prefer weighty interior design tomes or evocative travel volumes that capture a specific moment in time–the Italian coastline at the height of summer, for example. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026 The glass entrance door and two side windows open onto the street, while the interior design preserves the typical Milanese architecture, featuring original Venetian Seminato marble flooring and decorative details from the early 20th century. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 The interior design may be a touch too avant-garde, but perhaps Aunt Julie was futilely trying to impress Hedda. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026 Much like life, the interior design trend cycle moved a bit slower in the 1970s. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interior design

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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 3 Mar. 2026.

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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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