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 story, from Cody Behan, has hints of Industry, following a high-end interior design firm where one ambitious designer finds herself in the crosshairs of her boss, setting up a game of cat-and-mouse that thrusts the business into the spotlight. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026 However, like most interior design trends, tastes and principles are cyclical, and nothing is ever truly over. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026 Jenna Gross is the founder and principal designer of Colordrunk Designs, a full-service interior design studio specializing in colorful, whimsical, bespoke interiors based in Atlanta, Georgia. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 Balancing form and function in interior design is an art that requires practice and intention. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interior design

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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 13 Mar. 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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