"soft renovation" is a correct and usable term in written English.
It generally refers to renovations that are minimal in scope; for example, "The homeowners chose to do a soft renovation, upgrading just the kitchen and bathroom to modern standards."
Mr. Crandell said that in order to remain part of the chains, branded hotels are generally required to perform "soft goods renovations" — replacing bedding, carpets and the like — every six to seven years, and more comprehensive renovations every 10 to 12 years.
"Under the Tuscan Sun" might be called a soft-core renovation fantasy for educated women.
By David Denby "Under the Tuscan Sun" might be called a soft-core renovation fantasy for educated women.
It's a softer way of saying it needs a major renovation".
Renovations to the security corridor, including soft lights and a digital picture of the Statue of Liberty, are being planned.
Mr. O'Connell, who reckons he has spent $1 million on the 19 properties and plans to spend another $1 million on renovations, says he has had a soft spot for the area ever since he attended SUNY Geneseo.
Home Depot Inc. reported a 39percentt increase in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday on a 14percentt rise in sales, saying its growth and the renovation of its stores into a softer, cleaner look are paying off.
NBC's home-renovation reality series "American Dream Builders" premiered with soft ratings on Sunday, according to early numbers from Nielsen, while "Believe" and "Crisis" struggled to build an audience. .
That ropa vieja, for instance, is less a deconstructed version of the famous Cuban dish of "old clothes" than a gut renovation: beautiful shredded beef in a piquant tomato salsa, with soft peppers and rice and beans.
The renovation also included $24,680 on upholstery, $22,356 on white goods and $18,000 on window soft furnishings.
