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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These fibers also have natural antimicrobial or odor-resistant properties, which are desirable for use in automotive interior design. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026 Modern Japandi bedroom interior design in earth tones, natural textures with wooden solid oak furniture. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 But to fully embody that sense of decadence all the time requires a feat of interior design. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2026 Ester Nersisyan planned out the cafe’s interior design, and her husband then built tables, benches, chairs, shelves and other accents throughout the coffee shop out of hardy, rich black walnut wood. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 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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