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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Now, Maxwell is expanding that same design sensibility into the interior space, joining forces with Pottery Barn on a new home collaboration that’s rooted in one of today’s top interior design trends: toile. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Aug. 2025 For furniture and interior design fans, a second exhibit features a rotating collection of the seminal work of Ray and Charles Eames in their final decade of collaboration. Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 12 Aug. 2025 What goes around, comes around, especially with regard to interior design. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025 Discover unique homes and floor plans, the latest in interior design trends, advanced technology, exterior finishes, outdoor living and landscaping. Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 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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