der Tapetenwechsel
Translation
change of scenery, change of scene, change of pace
Examples
Ich brauche dringend einen Tapetenwechsel.
I urgently need a change of scenery.
Ein Urlaub sorgt für einen schönen Tapetenwechsel.
A vacation provides a nice change of scenery.
Grammar Patterns
einen Tapetenwechsel brauchen/wollen to need/want a change of scenery I need a change of scenery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Abwechslung (variety), die Veränderung (change)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Tapete' (wallpaper) and 'Wechsel' (change). It literally translates to 'wallpaper change'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself getting tired of your surroundings (the 'wallpaper') and needing a 'change'. This connects the literal and figurative meanings.