If you are considering hiring an interior designer, but nervous that this would mean discarding all your old furniture and decor, let us help you overcome this fear. We are often asked to work with existing pieces. In the case of this homeowner, we were asked to work around a beautiful bedroom set he had acquired many years ago. The set was solid wood and intricately carved: it was clearly an investment and no surprise our client wanted to hang on to it. When we started though the room looked a little dated and tired, and our client was unsure on how to make his space look updated while keeping the furniture. By creating a feature wall behind the bed, and adding new linens and accessories, we were able to really bring the furnishings into a new era. Now the pieces read unique and special, because of the fresh surroundings we created around them.