refurnishing

Updating home decor

Refurnishing is the process of replacing or updating the furniture in a space.

Where redecorating might involve paint and curtains, refurnishing focuses specifically on the chairs, tables, sofas, and other movable pieces: The office refurnishing took three weeks.

The word can also apply to restocking or re-equipping more broadly.

renovation

remodeling

Altering existing structures

revamp · reconstruction · transformation · rebuilding · retrofitting · gutting · demolition · contractors · permits · structural

decorating

upholstery

Furniture's textile layer

textiles · wallpaper · artwork · vases · ornaments · tapestry · rugs · slipcovers · lampshades · mirrors

replacement

appliances

Powered household equipment

hardware · faucets · sinks · windows · doors · lighting · mattresses · sofas · tables · chairs

modernizing

automation

Self-operating system design

sleek · streamlined · wireless · thermostats · sustainable · ergonomic

Opposites
acquisition and renewal of furnishings

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Removing all contents

clearing out · discarding · unfurnishing · disposing · trashing

care and maintenance of space

refurnishingneglecting

Failing to attend to

abandoning · ignoring

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