redecorate

Refresh a room

To redecorate is to change the appearance of a room or building, typically by painting, wallpapering, or replacing furnishings: We're redecorating the living room this weekend.

The word implies refreshing or updating rather than structural renovation—new curtains and paint, not new walls.

paint

wallpaper

Ornamental wall covering

swatch · hue · tint · shade · accent wall · feature wall · trim · ceiling · baseboards · stencil

project

renovate

Restore to good condition

update · transform · overhaul · rearrange · repurpose · upcycle · DIY · before-and-after · staging · budget

furnishings

furniture

Movable room objects

drapes · cushions · sofa · armchair · ottoman · rugs · throws · textiles · fabrics · slipcovers

style

modern

Of recent times

retro · contemporary · traditional · eclectic · farmhouse · industrial · Scandinavian · coastal · mid-century · rustic

accessories

vases

Containers for cut flowers

artwork · frames · plants · lamps · sculptures · candles · clocks · bookends · figurines · baskets

Categories
Opposites
aesthetic maintenance and improvement

redecoratevandalize

Deliberately damage property

deface · neglect · deteriorate · damage · trash

action vs. inaction regarding space appearance

redecorateabandon

Leave behind permanently

neglect · ignore · let be

cosmetic change vs. maintaining status quo

redecoratepreserve

Protect from loss

maintain · leave alone · do nothing

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G