interiors

Rooms within buildings

Interiors are inside spaces, especially of buildings: The interiors were gutted by fire.

Interior design concerns furnishing and decorating such spaces, and interiors often refers to this field: She works in interiors.

In film and theater, interiors are indoor scenes, contrasted with exteriors.

The word also applies to inland regions: the interiors of Alaska and Canada.

rooms

bedroom

Room for sleeping

hallway · closet · pantry · basement · attic · dining room · nursery · study · den · sunroom

furnishings

furniture

Movable room objects

  • sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
  • reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
  • armchairUpholstered seat with supports

ottoman · sideboard · credenza · bookshelf · wardrobe · dresser · nightstand · headboard · dining table · console

design

layout

Spatial arrangement of elements

ergonomics · proportion · symmetry · contrast · color palette · feng shui · open plan · modernity · flow · zoning

decor

ornaments

Decorative embellishments for display

textiles · centerpieces · ceramics · sculptures · bookends · candles · frames · mirrors · artwork · prints

ambiance

atmosphere

Gaseous layer around planets

coziness · intimacy · vibe · charm · elegance · serenity · tranquility · aura · harmony · acoustics

architecture

atrium

Roofed central hall

  • mezzanineIntermediate story between floors
  • columnVertical structural element
  • archCurved spanning structure

vault · dome · balustrade · cornice · lintel · pilaster · fenestration · alcove · niche · vaulted ceiling

surfaces

flooring

Surface underfoot material

laminate · parquet · terrazzo · marble · granite · linoleum · countertop · backsplash · wainscoting · paneling

Categories
Opposites
spatial position (inside vs. outside)

interiorsexteriors

Outer parts of structures

outsides · outdoors · open air

depth vs. surface/boundary

interiorsexteriors

Outer parts of structures

edges · borders · peripheries · frontiers · perimeters

visibility/presentation (hidden vs. shown)

interiorsexteriors

Outer parts of structures

facades · surfaces · fronts · outer layers · veneers

Phrases
Family

interior, interiorly

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G