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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An area rug can help tie together a room’s look, and this best-seller from Joanna Gaines’ collaboration with Loloi is an excellent pick for various interior designs. Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025 Houzz gave me photos of some of the award-winning designs, along with commentary from a Houzz expert who explains the interior design trends. Terri Williams, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 Some crates are perfect for traveling with your pet, and others are built into furniture to be less disruptive to your home’s interior design. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025 Michelle enjoys writing about a variety of different topics including cooking, baking, interior design, and gardening. Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interior design

Word History

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 4 Mar. 2025.

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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