redecorations

Room appearance changes

Redecorations are instances of redecorating—changing the furnishings, color scheme, or overall appearance of a room or building.

The word typically appears when discussing multiple projects or phases: The hotel underwent several redecorations over the decades.

It can also refer to the results themselves: Her redecorations transformed the space.

elements

paint

Colored coating substance

furniture · fabrics · lighting · cushions · throws · rugs · artwork · plants · vases · mirrors

process

renovation

Restoring to good condition

overhaul · update · upgrade · restoration · conversion · alteration · renewal · makeover · refresh · reconfiguration

aesthetics

color scheme

Planned set of hues

symmetry · contrast · texture · motif · composition · ambiance · minimalism · proportion · elegance · ornamentation

style

modernize

Make contemporary

rustic · bohemian · industrial · traditional · eclectic · retro · coastal · farmhouse · art deco · mid-century

Opposites
aesthetic vs. structural change

redecorationsstructural repairs

Restoring a building's framework

rebuilds · reconstructions · demolitions · rebuilding · teardowns

change vs. preservation

redecorationspreservation

Maintaining something's condition

conservation · maintenance · original condition · status quo · non-intervention

improvement vs. deterioration

redecorationsdeterioration

Process of declining quality

neglect · dilapidation · decay · disrepair · wear and tear

Family

redecoration

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