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 interior design captures the earthy tones of the surrounding landscape, while creating a warm and inviting environment. New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025 Color experts regard the combination of analogous hues, whether expressed in green and purple interior design or purple flowers emerging from green foliage, as highly desirable both aesthetically and emotionally, creating a feeling of irresistible calm. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025 Devin Fitzpatrick is the founder of Seattle interior design firm Devin Fitzpatrick Interiors, with decades of experience in both residential and commercial design. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025 To better understand maximalist interior design, AD spoke with Hopp and other interior designers about this fun, over-the-top look. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2025 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 20 Oct. 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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