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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Lighting tends to be an afterthought in interior design. Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024 Besides Brent, who specializes in interior design, the Fab Five includes food and wine expert Antoni Porowski, grooming expert Jonathan Van Ness, culture and lifestyle expert Karamo Brown and fashion expert Tan France. Selome Hailu, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024 Photo : Heesen Yachts Heesen ‘ELA’ The concept is simple: Stick to one, ultra-modern exterior design, offer customers flexibility in interior design, and build it fast. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024 Devin Fitzpatrick is the founder of Seattle interior design firm Devin Fitzpatrick Interiors, with decades of experience in both residential and commercial design. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024 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 7 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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