Redecorate

/ˌriːˈdɛk.ə.reɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to change the appearance of a room or building by painting, adding new furniture, or changing the decor.

We decided to redecorate the living room to give it a fresh new look.

to make aesthetic changes to something, often to improve or modernize it.

They plan to redecorate the café to attract more customers.

to apply new decor or furnishings to an existing space.

After years of neglect, it was time to redecorate the old office.

to restore or enhance the decorative elements of a space.

The school plans to redecorate the hallways with student artwork.

The word 'redecorate' is formed from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'decorate,' which comes from the Latin 'decorare' meaning 'to adorn.'

redecorating on a budget

Refreshing a space without spending too much money.

DIY redecorate

Do-it-yourself approach to redecorating.

decorate

To add beauty to a room or building with ornaments.

interior design

The art or process of designing the interior decoration of a room or building.

Give a space a facelift.

We need to give this place a facelift before the party.

Spruce up.

Let’s spruce up the kitchen before the guests arrive.