The relevance and historical significance of President Obama’s eight-year stay as our President touch on everything from same-sex marriage, The Paris Agreement, and economic crisis. We have stood in awe at the poise and composure of our First Lady and the love that she and the President have shared in the White House.
However, with as many amazing things as we could discuss about the accomplishments of the First Family, this is meant to touch on the class, glamour, and historical representation that the President, First Lady, and designer Michael Smith succeeded in representing in the First Family living quarters.
The living quarters profoundly reflect the accomplishments and class of the Obama family and can be seen as a magical mixture of history and progression with a modern flair. Speaking of Smith and their home, Mrs. Obama stated:
“Because of Michael Smith, the private residence of the White House has not only reflected our taste but also upheld the proud history of this building. Above all, it has truly felt like a home for our family.”
The Treaty Room
The Treaty Room is a space where the POTUS spends late nights surrounded by art and historical pieces dating back to the late 1800’s.
The Treaty Room entrance certainly does not lack that historical appeal.
Yellow Oval Room
The smoky colors of this room yielded a calming but classy look for this historical room.
The West Hall
Alma Thomas’s 1973 Skylight decorates the West Hall.
The Center Hall
The Center Hall decor includes paintings by Sans Francis and Hans Hoffman.
Family Dining Room
Robert Mangold’s 1960’s sculpture hangs colorfully in the dining room.
Family Sitting Room
This comfortable family sitting room contains amazing artwork by Sean Scully.
Old Family Dining Room
Modern art brings a new appeal to an old room.
The Solarium
Gorgeous room located on the roof of the President’s home.
The Master Suite
An amazing room for an amazing President.
Featured Image Image By Pete Souza, Official Govt. Photographer/ Architectural Digest
