decorator
/'dekəreitə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person whose job is to decorate the interior of buildings: A decorator is someone who plans and executes the decoration of rooms or buildings, often focusing on aesthetic choices like color schemes, furnishings, and fabrics.
- A person who specializes in interior design: A decorator is a professional who advises on and coordinates the style and furnishings for the inside of homes or other spaces.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We hired a decorator to help choose colors and furniture for the living room.
- The decorator suggested using lighter curtains to make the room feel larger.
Advanced Usage
- "Interior decorator": This is a common full title for the profession, emphasizing the focus on interior spaces.
- She trained for years to become a certified interior decorator.
Variants and Related Words
- Decorate (verb): To make something look more attractive by adding extra items or changing its appearance.
- They decided to decorate the office for the holiday party.
- Decoration (noun): The process or art of decorating something; also, an item used to decorate.
- The decoration of the hall took three days.
- Decorative (adjective): Serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental.
- The vase is purely decorative.
Synonyms
- Interior designer: A professional who plans and designs interior spaces, often with a focus on both aesthetics and functionality. (Note: This term sometimes implies more formal training or architectural knowledge than "decorator".)
- Design consultant: A general term for someone who gives advice on design matters.
Related Phrases
- "Set decorator": In film and theater, a person responsible for selecting and arranging the furnishings and objects on a set.
- The set decorator found the perfect antique lamp for the scene.
Noun
- someone who decorates
- a person who specializes in designing architectural interiors and their furnishings