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 chain — recognized by its red-and-white striped logo and kitschy interior design — has quietly been closing locations since January and shuttered 50 more last week before filing for Chapter 11 protection. Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 Where to stay: Head to Troutbeck for a stay in a dreamy historic manor with rich interior design. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 Underestimating Initial Operating Expenses The costs of opening a coffee shop can be divided into two parts: • CapEx (capital expenditures) are large investments in long-term assets, such as equipment, construction, licenses and interior design. Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The building will also be home to Alexandria Backes’ interior design business called Honor Interiors. Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interior design 

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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