interior design

noun

Updated on: 18 Apr 2018

Definition of interior design

: the art or practice of planning and supervising the design and execution of architectural interiors and their furnishings

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Recent Examples of interior design from the Web

The event will include a performance by the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and demonstrations on cooking wild edibles and using natural elements in interior design.

— vickie snow jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "5 things to do April 20-21," 11 Apr. 2018
To date there are more than 25 different interior designs across its fleet, which includes the Learjet 75LXi, Challenger 350, the Embraer Legacy 450, Global Express, the Gulfstream G450, G500 and G650, and the Aerion AS2 supersonic business jets.

— Town & Country, "Town & Country's 2018 Philanthropy Summit," 6 Apr. 2018
The main interior design concepts come from Browne himself, who favors terrazzo, fluorescent light fixtures, and horizontal slat blinds.

— brad dunning, GQ, "These Are the 8 Architectural Wonders Of the Fashion World," 28 Mar. 2018
In the mash up of Op-Art pieces, curios, and interior design pieces crafted by De Betak, visitors may access an artist whose vision and collaborations has influenced much of recent fashion history.

— morgan sykes, The Cut, "Inside the Private Art Auction of a Parisian Set Designer," 22 Mar. 2018
These pickled peppers are barely spicy and add what interior design blogs call a POP of color to your monotonous orange cheese board.

— alyse whitney, Bon Appetit, "The 8 Best Things at the Whole Foods Olive Bar," 19 Mar. 2018
The famous interior design couple, and stars of Nate and Jeremiah By Design, will appear on Trading Spaces as guest designers.

— lauren smith, Good Housekeeping, "Everything We Know About the Upcoming "Trading Spaces" Reboot," 19 Mar. 2018
The interior design grad student turned model made a lasting impression on casting directors, racking up one great show after another.

— janelle okwodu, Vogue, "Meet the Top Models of Fall 2018," 12 Mar. 2018
Mann is working with her husband — a partner in the 35 East construction project — and is loving the casual decor and full interior design aspects of the gig.

— a.d. amorosi, Philly.com, "The Living Room: Ardmore's newest music venue brings an intimate vibe to Lancaster Ave.," 23 Feb. 2018

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