Redecorate: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this when you are changing the appearance of a space, usually involving painting and adding new decorations without major structural changes.

• She plans to redecorate the living room with new curtains and a fresh coat of paint.
• After five years, they decided to redecorate the office to give it a more modern look.

Appropriate for projects that involve both repairing and modernizing a space, sometimes including structural changes.

• The developers plan to renovate the old warehouse into a mixed-use building.
• They spent a year renovating their historic home, focusing on preserving original details.

Use this when you are making significant structural or layout changes to a building or room.

• They hired a contractor to remodel their kitchen, including knocking down a wall.
• The homeowners decided to remodel the basement into a guest suite.

Best used in informal settings when you are making improvements or changes to something to make it more modern or efficient.

• The company decided to revamp their website to attract more visitors.
• They revamped the old park with new playground equipment and landscaping.

This is suitable for situations where you are making something look new again, often by repairing or updating it.

• They decided to refurbish the old theater to bring it back to its former glory.
• The company spent a significant amount to refurbish all the outdated equipment.