Definition
Decorating, a Home subclass, covers aesthetic and light-functional styling of interior or exterior living spaces using movable or easily reversible elements—color palettes, paint and wall décor, textiles, lighting, furniture arrangement, mantel/tablescapes, porch/patio accents, and seasonal/holiday décor. In lifestyle contexts it includes DIY mood boards, before/after refreshes, rental-friendly updates, and family-involved projects that express personal style and improve day-to-day comfort without structural renovation.
Local Context
APPLY when content focuses on styling decisions or easily reversible updates (e.g., paint and trim, décor swaps, soft goods, gallery walls, centerpieces, porch/patio dressing, holiday theming). DO NOT apply to: • structural work or trades (e.g., demolition, cabinetry builds, plumbing/electrical) → use :HomeImprovement / :Renovation if defined; • storage systems, decluttering, calendars/labels as the main topic → use :HomeOrganization; • crafting objects for their own sake (e.g., making candles) unless the story applies them *as décor in situ* → co-tag :Crafts only when the crafted item is used to decorate a space; • price-only roundups with no styling angle → prefer :Deals / :BudgetTips. Co-tagging guidance: • With :Holidays or specific holiday classes for themed décor (e.g., :Christmas, :Halloween). • With :OutdoorLiving/:Gardening for patios, porches, planters used as décor. • With :DIY or :HowTo for step-by-step projects; with :Family for kid-helpable décor. • Avoid tagging :InteriorDesign unless the article is about professional services or whole-home design philosophy.
Examples
- Budget living room refresh: new throw pillows, layered rugs, and a DIY gallery wall.
- Back-patio glow-up with string lights, outdoor cushions, and potted palms.
- Front-porch fall decorating—mums, lanterns, and a renter-friendly wreath.
- Holiday tablescapes: place-setting ideas and centerpiece how-tos for a coastal theme.
- Kids' room makeover using peel-and-stick wallpaper and color-blocked paint.