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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Anyone looking for interior design inspiration needed to look no further than Drew Henry’s set for his debut Courrèges show, in particular the seating, with row upon row of vintage chairs from different styles and eras. — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 If successful, this method could eventually find applications across multiple industries, from furniture and interior design to musical instruments and toys. — New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026 Created by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, the series followed four women running an interior design firm in Atlanta. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026 Instead of focusing on matching everything, think about mixing pieces, advise Kevin Kaminski and Alexis Pew, the founders of the architecture and interior design firm Kaminski + Pew. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 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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