remodeling
Updating a space
Remodeling is the process of altering or renovating a structure, typically a building or room, to change its appearance, function, or layout.
In American English, it most often refers to home improvement projects: We're remodeling the kitchen next month.
The term extends beyond construction to describe any significant restructuring or reorganization: The company is remodeling its approach to customer service.
British English typically spells it remodelling.
Deliberate structural destruction
- guttingRemoving internal organs
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
- constructionProcess of building something
- installationProcess of putting in
finishing · inspection · permitting · budgeting · timeline · phases · punch list · walkthrough
Hired construction professional
- architectBuilding design professional
- interior designerRoom arrangement specialist
- handymanVersatile home repairer
- electricianWiring installation specialist
plumber · carpenter · mason · tile setter · cabinet maker · project manager · subcontractor · inspector
Installing overhead shelter material
- flooringSurface underfoot material
- plumbingWater and waste infrastructure
- electricalInvolving conducted current
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
drywall · tiling · painting · plaster · waterproofing · HVAC · foundation · siding
Detailed technical drawing
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- floor planArchitectural room arrangement
- sketchHasty informal drawing
- conceptualizeForm a mental picture
palette · color scheme · lighting · aesthetics · ergonomics · spatial · minimalism · feng shui
Adoption of current methods
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
- automationSelf-operating system design
- appliancesPowered household equipment
- fixturesPermanently attached equipment
countertops · cabinetry · hardware · luxury · amenity · value-added · resale value · curb appeal
demolition
Deliberate structural destruction
- guttingRemoving internal organs
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
- constructionProcess of building something
installation · finishing · inspection · permitting · budgeting · timeline · phases · punch list · walkthrough · before-and-after
contractor
Hired construction professional
- architectBuilding design professional
- interior designerRoom arrangement specialist
- handymanVersatile home repairer
electrician · plumber · carpenter · mason · tile setter · cabinet maker · project manager · subcontractor · inspector · estimator
roofing
Installing overhead shelter material
- flooringSurface underfoot material
- plumbingWater and waste infrastructure
- electricalInvolving conducted current
insulation · drywall · tiling · painting · plaster · waterproofing · HVAC · foundation · siding · windows
blueprint
Detailed technical drawing
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- floor planArchitectural room arrangement
- sketchHasty informal drawing
conceptualize · palette · color scheme · lighting · aesthetics · ergonomics · spatial · minimalism · feng shui · texture
modernization
Adoption of current methods
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
- automationSelf-operating system design
- appliancesPowered household equipment
fixtures · countertops · cabinetry · hardware · luxury · amenity · value-added · resale value · curb appeal · sustainability
kitchen
Food preparation room
addition · extension · deck · porch · garage · sunroom · master suite · mudroom · laundry room · home office
- renovationrenovation, refurbishment, room addition, addition, additions
- DIYbuilding, woodworking, carpentry, electrical, crafting
- Home Designhome design, interior design, home improvement, floor plans, kitchen design
- home repairhandyman, plumbing, caulk, drywall, grout
- contractinggeneral contractor, subcontractor, subcontracting, bid, estimate
- DIY projectswoodworking, carpentry, sewing, knitting, painting walls
remodelingdestruction
Act of completely ruining
demolition · wrecking · tearing down · razing · desolation
remodelingpreservation
Maintaining something's condition
conservation · maintaining · stabilization · fixation · protecting