In a nutshell, remodeling is a larger project that entails some building as well as the potential for changing the layout and purpose of a room. When you renovate a room, you preserve the original layout while changing the finishing.
"The major distinction is how deep the alterations go," according to Home Design Services in Kuna ID. A renovation entails making cosmetic improvements to an existing structure, but a remodel entails completely replacing the structure through demolition and construction.