Part of the legacy of a first lady is the ongoing preservation and decorating work done at the White House, a living museum of the nation s history. Every departing first family who has lived in the 132-room mansion leaves something of themselves behind. And while Melania Trump did not make refurbishing a major focus, there were some significant additions and improvements during her tenure. They included a bronze statue by Isamu Noguchi, a restoration of the East Room and new fabrics to replace sun-damaged upholstery and walls in the Red Room. There were also practical projects, such as the modernization of the sub-basement curatorial storage room and restoration of historical wooden doors that had been dinged by presidential dogs over the decades.
Monday 15 February 2021
The owner of this shingled farmhouse on Long Island had a number of aims when renovating this generous kitchen. Having considered what he wanted from his dream kitchen for some years, it was important to him that it would be a family-friendly space, sociable and open, with plenty of storage for a substantial collection of cooking paraphernalia and a healthy respect for the age and heritage of the house.
The blue colour of the Osea island, painted in summery Scullery Latch , references the marine surroundings of the house, while a deeper blue on the larder storage, and white cabinets elsewhere, come together to form a cheery seaside colour scheme. Although the colours are bright and playful, the delft-tiled backsplash behind the range is in keeping with the traditional atmosphere. The owner is an avid collector of architectural salvage and original building elements, and chose to make the backsplash a focal point of the kitchen. The striking Viking range,