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interior design
noun
: the art or practice of planning and supervising the design and execution of architectural interiors and their furnishings
Examples of interior design in a Sentence
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The rooms were built to look like a traditional Mykonos village; the interior design is soothing, with natural colors, sanded wood, and rounded edges.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024
Nicola’s older sister, Brittany, attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and is now the founder and creative director of the interior design studio Sena Lifestyle Studio.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
The website also hosts the studio's blog, a resource for interior design tips and inspiration.
—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2024
The island’s iconic Grand Hotel is debuting new renovations as part of a larger five-year renovation project that reignited its partnership with the interior design firm, Dorothy Draper & Company, known for the use of bold, bright colors, large imposing stripes, and striking floral patterns.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
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“Interior design.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interior%20design. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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
More from Merriam-Webster on interior design
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about interior design
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