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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Courtney Batten is the owner and principal designer of Page Studio, an interior design firm based in Dallas, Texas. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026 Laura Tribbett, principal and founder of Outline Interiors, an interior design firm in Chicago, Illinois. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026 Andrée Putman, the luminary of French interior design, passed away more than a decade ago — but her design studio and legacy continue to thrive. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 Principal Michael Ferzoco founded the interior design firm in 2005, envisioning a novel and increasingly collaborative approach. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 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 12 Feb. 2026.

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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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