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der Tapetenwechsel (-)
   change of scene/scenery/surroundings; changing/redoing the wallpaper

Ihm wird ein Tapetenwechsel gut tun.
A change of scenery will do him good.
Ich brauch' Tapetenwechsel sprach die Birke
Und macht sich in der Dämmerung auf den Weg
(Lied von Hildegard Knef)
I need a change of scenery said the birch tree
And set out at twilight on its way. (song by Hildegard Knef)
Wem ein Tapetenwechsel zu aufwendig ist, der greift gerne zur Wandfarbe. Frisches Lindgrün oder Bananengelb gibt der Wohnung...
Those for whom a change of surroundings is too expensive like to turn to wall paint. Fresh lime green or banana yellow gives the place…

Related:
die Veränderung change (in/of sth)
die Adressenänderung change of address
die Tapete wallpaper

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