Part of the legacy of a first lady is the ongoing preservation and decorating work done at the White House, a living museum of the nation's history.
Every departing first family who has lived in the 132-room mansion leaves something of themselves behind. And while Melania Trump did not make refurbishing a major focus, there were some significant additions and improvements during her tenure. They included a bronze statue by Isamu Noguchi, a restoration of the East Room and new fabrics to replace sun-damaged upholstery and walls in the Red Room.
There were also practical projects, such as the modernization of the sub-basement curatorial storage room and restoration of historical wooden doors that had been dinged by presidential dogs over the decades.