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 is one of the most vital components of interior design. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025 Contemporary Style From coast to coast, over the last decade, contemporary styles have become ubiquitous in architectural and interior design. Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025 Starting at $18,000, the tiny house is fully customizable, from the exterior dimensions to the interior design details. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025 Recognized for her expertise in corporate interior design, Kara L. Brown has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 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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