interior decoration

noun

: interior design

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In the realm of interior decoration, San Patrignano Casa D’Arte actively works as a partner for textile makers and designers, producing exclusive collections of wallpapers and fabrics, supporting the development of designs and patterns. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Customers will start to notice a Biscuit Belly’s menu and colorful interior decorations. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026 Green Ball is a wonderful contrasting addition to any flower bed and makes an exotic interior decoration, too. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 What might seem like interior decoration is often viewed by historians as political communication. — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interior decoration

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First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interior decoration was in 1807

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“Interior decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interior%20decoration. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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interior decoration

noun
: interior design

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