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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What makes the LaSalle especially memorable is the contrast between its stately historic exterior and its eclectic interior design. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 Designer Alexis Mabille, who also has a thriving interior design business, was getting ready to unveil his new Paris apartment after a multiyear renovation. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025 Along with his fierce fashion business, Armani’s ventures expanded into interior design, real estate, restaurants, and hotels. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025 The homes are fully furnished, decorated, and landscaped, and feature the latest in building trends, technology, and interior design. Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 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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