Interior Architecture is a practice that incorporates the art of design and the science of architecture, and it focuses on the technical aspects of planning and building a room. This field involves making the room safe and functional as well as designing aesthetically appealing lighting, color and texture for a space.

Interior Design is a field that focuses more on art than functionality and incorporates aesthetic elements such as furniture, flooring, walls, window coverings and artwork. It also involves color schemes, textiles, lighting, design materials and sustainability. Interior design applies to a wide variety of spaces, ranging from residential and corporate to public and industrial.