redecorating

word · lemma: redecorate

Definition

Changing the way a room or place looks by painting, adding new furniture, or making new decorations.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for homes, offices, and rooms. Usually informal. Common phrases: 'redecorating the living room', 'start redecorating'. Refers to cosmetic changes, not major construction.

Example Sentences

They are redecorating their kitchen this week.

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I spent the afternoon redecorating my bedroom.

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The office looks different after redecorating.

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We're thinking about redecorating to make the house feel brighter.

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After redecorating, it barely looks like the same place!

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She loves redecorating every year when the seasons change.

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