decorating
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈdɛkɝˌeɪtɪŋ// UK //dˈɛkəɹˌeɪtɪŋ// dec·o·rat·ing
v. making a room or a house look more attractive by painting it or adding furniture. You do this to make a space feel more like your own.
v. the present participle of 'decorate'; refers to the act of adding ornamentation or aesthetic improvements to a space or object.
We are decorating the living room this weekend.
After moving into the new apartment, they spent several weeks decorating the walls with local artwork.
While some prefer a minimalist aesthetic, she spent months decorating her studio with vintage textiles and ornate mirrors to create a maximalist sanctuary.
Usage
Often used as a continuous verb form or as a gerund to describe the activity itself.