Decorators inherently like mixing old and new. A lot of our clients feel apprehensive when we suggest this. They want all new pieces because that’s what consumers are trained to think. “Out with the old, in with the new,” “clean slate,” and so many other popular phrases are designed to make you feel like trashing all of your old belongings and buying new is the only way you will ever fall in love with your home again. Not to say refreshing some areas is unnecessary - we at Three French Hens are nothing if not honest. We will certainly tell you when something looks outdated, but we also know how to use sentimental and vintage pieces in a way that will breathe new life into them.
