Take a Look Inside the Obama White House

The most personal legacy of the Obama family.

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As the U.S. ushers in a new commander-in-chief in the next few months, the world seems to be grasping on to every token of the Obama legacy. We’ve had a chance to tune into the Obama Spotify playlists, and now we can glimpse into the interior design of the Obama home for the past eight years at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. With an eye for 20th and 21st century artwork, as well as contemporary artists and designers who’ve never appeared in the White House before, the Obamas continue to add to the cultural discourse of American history, but this time not only through the power of politics, but also the power of design. Take a look inside the chic private residence of the Obama White House, designed in collaboration with DC-based decorator, Michael Smith.

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