Redecorating the White House

I came across this interesting letter that was sent to President and First Lady Obama to suggest ways in which the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) could help them redecorate the White House. It made me stop to consider what changes they might make in order to make this historic building feel like home to them. Young children living in the White House presents a special set of circumstances that hasn't been a consideration for a number of years. There has also been much speculation about how the new president's cultural background might bring about changes to the White House's decor. Another thing that could create controversy is whether or not it makes sense to spend money to redecorate the White House during these tough economic times. What do you think?