refurbishment
Making old new
Refurbishment is the process of renovating, cleaning, or repairing something to restore it to good condition.
The term applies to buildings, electronics, furniture, and other items that have deteriorated through use or age: The hotel closed for refurbishment, refurbished laptops sold at a discount.
Unlike restoration, which aims to return something to its original state, refurbishment emphasizes functional improvement and updated appearance.
Return to earlier state
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- repairRestore to working order
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
- rebuildRestore after damage
reconstruct · renew · rejuvenate · revive · salvage · mend · fix · refinish
Reconstruct or redesign
- redesignCreate anew with changes
- redecorateUpdate interior design
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- transformationThorough change in form
conversion · update · modernization · facelift · interior · reconfigure · restructure · layout
Positive change in quality
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
- performanceCarrying out a task
- premiumAdded cost for better
luxury · high-end · value-add · amenities · fixtures · fittings · appliances · finishes
Ongoing preservation effort
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- careAttentive regard for others
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
routine · preventive · scheduled · cleaning · weatherproofing · sealing · patch · replacement
Biological self-repair process
- redevelopmentRebuilding an existing area
- renewalMaking current again
- transformationThorough change in form
- repurposingAdapting for different use
conversion · gentrification · brownfield · landmark · downtown · warehouse · loft · mill
restore
Return to earlier state
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- repairRestore to working order
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
rebuild · reconstruct · renew · rejuvenate · revive · salvage · mend · fix · refinish · resurface
remodel
Reconstruct or redesign
- redesignCreate anew with changes
- redecorateUpdate interior design
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
transformation · conversion · update · modernization · facelift · interior · reconfigure · restructure · layout · floorplan
improvement
Positive change in quality
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
- performanceCarrying out a task
premium · luxury · high-end · value-add · amenities · fixtures · fittings · appliances · finishes · countertops
upkeep
Ongoing preservation effort
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- careAttentive regard for others
preservation · routine · preventive · scheduled · cleaning · weatherproofing · sealing · patch · replacement · lifecycle
regeneration
Biological self-repair process
- redevelopmentRebuilding an existing area
- renewalMaking current again
- transformationThorough change in form
repurposing · conversion · gentrification · brownfield · landmark · downtown · warehouse · loft · mill · factory
- maintenancepreventive maintenance, maintenance schedule, scheduled maintenance, handyman, repair
- renovationrenovation, remodeling, remodel, renovate, kitchen remodel
- makeoversmakeover, glow-up, revamp, refresh, renovate
- modificationsmod, alteration, adjustment, modification, revision
- renewalrenewal, reinvigoration, restart, reboot, fresh start
- renovationsrenovation, remodel, addition, extension, overhaul
refurbishmentdemolition
Deliberate structural destruction
destruction · wrecking · razing · tearing down · desolation
refurbishmentdecay
Gradual organic breakdown
deterioration · decline · dilapidation · neglect · abandonment