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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The baroness gave Epstein interior design tips and picked out antique furniture and vases worth more than $500,000 for the financier to buy for his properties. Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 In the age of digital marketing, having quality interior design photography is a requisite for a savvy design business. Kaitlin Madden, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026 In this living room in the Bellevue Hotel, interior design firm Ward and Gray selected Swiss Coffee. Isis Briones, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026 Vertical living green walls comprised of live plants are a natural energy-saving method for improving indoor air quality and enhancing interior design, but they're hampered by inconsistent performance. Shirl Leigh april 03, New Atlas, 3 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 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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