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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In collaboration with interior design content creators Chris and Julia Marcum, this sweet scalloped rug adds visual interest with a scalloped edge. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 This led Healy to look for inspiration in places like Instagram, where ordinary women share their own maximalist interior design projects, rather than traditional interior design magazines. Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 This is where the Fyy Travel Cable Organizer comes in, featuring a double-layer interior design with eight compartments for easy organizing. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 And because interior design will never entirely forego marble, Stephan also recommends leaving some of it behind to mix-and-match with other textures, styles, and finishes. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 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 1 Jul. 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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