To change a room or building's finishes and furnishings to renew its appearance.
Reach for it when describing cosmetic interior change rather than structural renovation
They redecorated the reading room with warmer colors and repaired chairs.
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playful
Fits when a noticeable informal makeover is intended
Careful Revamp may include functional redesign.
everyday
repaint
Fits when new wall color is the actual work
Careful Repainting excludes furnishings.
warm
Fits when small visual changes revive a space
Careful Refresh may involve no decoration.
professional
remodel
Fits when layout or structure also changes
Careful Remodel is much more extensive.
professional
restyle
Fits when the overall look changes
Careful Restyling can apply to products or hair.
formal
refurnish
Fits when furniture is replaced
Careful Refurnishing says nothing about surfaces.
redecorate a room
They redecorated a room for the visiting artist.
redecorate completely
The owners redecorated completely after repairing the roof.
redecorate in blue
She redecorated in blue to echo the sea view.
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