Architectural Digest has highlighted plans for a gold-piped ballroom at the White House, detailing the evolution and political history of gilded interiors. The coverage explores how gold has been used symbolically and decoratively in presidential residences over time, reflecting shifts in style, power, and public perception.
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Photography accompanying the feature includes contributions from Getty Images, Elena Zolotova, Dea Picture Library, Culture Club, M. Borch, and Olega Ibinsky, while the text was authored by @efazzare. The piece examines the subtlety and nuance of gilding as a design motif, emphasising both its historical significance and its contemporary reinterpretation within the iconic residence.
The feature situates the upcoming ballroom renovation within a broader narrative of decorative tradition, demonstrating how design choices at the White House can carry cultural and political resonance.
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