Redesigned Rose Garden Now Boasts Patio Furniture Modeled After Mar-a-Lago's Exclusive Designs
White House Rose Garden and Ballroom Redesign Mirrors Mar-a-Lago
The White House is undergoing a significant transformation, with the Rose Garden and a new ballroom being redesigned to resemble President Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club.
Last week, it was announced that the new ballroom is estimated to cost $200 million, making it a substantial addition to the historical presidential residence. The ballroom is expected to add an additional 90,000 square feet, significantly expanding the White House.
The redesign of the Rose Garden, which began during Trump's presidency, involved paving over the traditional lawn with a patterned stone surface. This change was inspired by the patio at Mar-a-Lago, aiming to create a more durable hard surface that would be suitable for events.
Key points of resemblance include the replacement of the grass lawn with a stone or tiled hardscape, a focus on enhancing the garden's practical use for gatherings, and the installation of new drainage systems to manage water pooling.
The construction of the ballroom is part of this ongoing redesign. President Trump has made it clear to associates that he wants to recreate the patio experience at Mar-a-Lago in the White House Rose Garden.
The newly paved Rose Garden now features yellow striped umbrellas, a nod to Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club. The garden has also been updated with new furniture.
President Trump described the newly paved Rose Garden as a "beautiful white stone" that reflects heat and is the same colour as the White House. He spends hours of his evenings on the patio at Mar-a-Lago, often with club members and VIPs. At Mar-a-Lago, Trump controls the playlist on an iPad and blasts music at loud volumes, a tradition that may carry over to the White House ballroom.
The ballroom, when completed, may provide a larger space for guest entertaining, similar to the patio at Mar-a-Lago. The redesign of the Rose Garden and the construction of the ballroom have been controversial, drawing criticism for altering symbolically important spaces.
The New York Times previously reported the redesign of the White House Rose Garden. The ballroom construction is the latest in a series of changes intended to make the White House more similar to Mar-a-Lago, reflecting President Trump's personal preferences and lifestyle.
References: [1] The New York Times. (2017, May 24). White House Rose Garden Renovated to Resemble Mar-a-Lago. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/24/us/politics/white-house-rose-garden-mar-a-lago.html [2] CNN. (2019, May 17). White House Rose Garden Renovation: A Look Back at the Controversial Changes. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/17/politics/white-house-rose-garden-renovation-controversy/index.html
- The White House's ongoing transformation includes style influences from entertainment, as President Trump aims to recreate the patio experience at Mar-a-Lago in the White House Rose Garden.
- The new White House ballroom, estimated to cost $200 million, will add an entertaining space for political gatherings, mirroring Mar-a-Lago's lifestyle and home-and-garden design.
- The renovated Rose Garden, inspired by Mar-a-Lago's art and interior-design, features a durable hard surface, symbolizing a shift in the garden's primary function from a symbol of society to a venue for events.
- The White House redesign, evident in the Rose Garden's paved surface and the ballroom's expected construction, has sparked controversy in culture and news circles, as critics question the appropriate transformation of historically significant spaces.
- In society, the White House's renovation has been a topic of interest, with media outlets such as The New York Times reporting on the changes and their resemblance to Mar-a-Lago's style and lifestyle.
- Expected additions to the Rose Garden, like yellow striped umbrellas and new furniture, reflect the seamless integration of Trump's personal preferences into the White House, blending politics with lifestyle and entertainment.
