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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Its interior design matches the vibe, with elegant period-style design complemented by touches of country life—riding boots placed beside a cast-iron fireguard inside, terracotta pots next to Victorian wrought-iron chairs on the outdoor patio. Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 At the San Sebastian property, the excellent restaurants, exquisite interior design, and passion for detail—all hallmarks of the brand—blend in like never before with a maritime landscape that hypnotizes its guests at any time of day. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Many successful brands entering the sector already have a hand in interior design collections or luxury furnishings. Zahra Tayeb, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Here’s how top interior design talents make the smallest details do the most work. Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for interior design

Word History

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 Aug. 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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