decorating
Making spaces prettier
Decorating is adding ornament or color to make something more attractive.
The word covers everything from hanging pictures to applying paint to arranging flowers: We spent the weekend decorating the nursery.
At holidays, decorating means putting up seasonal displays: decorating the tree, decorating for Halloween.
In professional contexts, decorating refers to interior design work.
Items equipping a space
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- stylingArranging for appearance
- arrangingSystematically positioning elements
- accessorizingAdding decorative extras
curtains · cushions · rugs · artwork · vases · mirrors · plants · lighting
Decorative extras added on
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- accentsRegional speech patterns
- trimmingsExtras that complete something
- accessoriesSupplementary items or adornments
ribbons · bows · sequins · beads · glitter · tassels · fringe · appliqué
Air-filled rubber sacs
- streamersDecorative hanging ribbons
- confettiThrown celebration scraps
- garlandsStrung decorative arrangements
- bannersLarge displayed cloth signs
bunting · tinsel · lights · lanterns · wreaths · centerpieces · candles · pinwheels
Sweet cake covering
Surface for mixing pigments
- themeCentral recurring concept
- ambianceMood of surroundings
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
contrast · texture · pattern · motif · style · vintage · rustic · modern
Restoring to good condition
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- refurbishingRestoring to good condition
- redecoratingUpdating interior appearance
- upcyclingImproving discarded materials' value
repurposing · revamping · refreshing · updating · restyling · DIY · painting · stenciling
furnishing
Items equipping a space
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- stylingArranging for appearance
- arrangingSystematically positioning elements
accessorizing · curtains · cushions · rugs · artwork · vases · mirrors · plants · lighting · wallpaper
embellishments
Decorative extras added on
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- accentsRegional speech patterns
- trimmingsExtras that complete something
accessories · ribbons · bows · sequins · beads · glitter · tassels · fringe · appliqué · embroidery
balloons
Air-filled rubber sacs
- streamersDecorative hanging ribbons
- confettiThrown celebration scraps
- garlandsStrung decorative arrangements
banners · bunting · tinsel · lights · lanterns · wreaths · centerpieces · candles · pinwheels · piñatas
icing
Sweet cake covering
palette
Surface for mixing pigments
balance · contrast · texture · pattern · motif · style · vintage · rustic · modern · bohemian
renovating
Restoring to good condition
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- refurbishingRestoring to good condition
- redecoratingUpdating interior appearance
upcycling · repurposing · revamping · refreshing · updating · restyling · DIY · painting · stenciling · refinishing
- ChristmasChristmas tree, Christmas, Christmas Day, Christmas ornaments, Santa
- Halloweenjack-o-lantern, trick or treating, haunted mansion, pumpkin, trick-or-treat
- Baking Showcakes, pies, bread, cookies, pastries
- creative actscreating, designing, drawing, sculpting, composing
- decoratingembellishing, ornamenting, beautifying, accenting, accessorizing
- holiday activitiesgift giving, gift buying, family gatherings, baking, fireworks
decoratingstripping
Removing outer layers
clearing · dismantling · denuding · baring · emptying
decoratingdefacing
Spoiling an appearance
vandalizing · marring · disfiguring · ruining · deforming
decoratingsimplifying
Making less complex
minimizing · decluttering · paring down · streamlining · austerity
- military decorationAward for armed forces
- holiday decorationsFestive items for display
- Christmas decorationFestive seasonal embellishment
- cake decoratingAdorning baked confections
- interior decoratingArranging and furnishing rooms
- decorative bordersEdging for visual appeal