Before-and-after photos show the decor changes Trump has made to the White House, so far
President Donald Trump has implemented significant redecorations in the White House, including gold embellishments and plans for a new state ballroom. These changes have faced legal hurdles and public scrutiny regarding their necessity and aesthetic impact.
Why it matters
The renovation of the White House reflects the intersection of presidential legacy, personal taste, and federal spending.
President Donald Trump has redecorated the Oval Office and other White House spaces. Alex Wong/Getty Images ; Saul Loeb/Getty Images Donald Trump has brought his love of maximalism and gold furnishings to the White House. He added gold embellishments to the walls and ceiling of the Oval Office and Cabinet Room. He has also renovated the Rose Garden and demolished the East Wing to build a ballroom. The White House looks a little bit different these days. Every US president makes new interior design choices upon taking up residence at the People's House, often reflecting their personal tastes or political views. In his second term, President Donald Trump has incorporated his love of maximalism and gold furnishings into the Oval Office. He has other, bigger plans for the White House, too. The East Wing was demolished in October to make way for a new 90,000-square-foot state ballroom.
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