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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Alex Kinion is the founder and principal designer of Grounded Homes, an interior design studio based in Orange County, California. Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026 Berk's spot in the Fab Five was replaced by Jeremiah Brent, who took on the role of interior design expert and decorating guru for the show's final two seasons. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 The interior design Substack rush is on. Rory Robertson, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2026 While the interior design feels novel, the menu focuses on the classics. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 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 8 Jun. 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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