Category: Living Room

Inside the White House: The Green Room

Inside the White House: The Green Room

The Green Room is the second of three state parlors in the White House. It is most commonly used for formal teas and small receptions. The room measures about 28 feet by 22 ½ feet, and like The Blue Room , it also has six doors. Traditionally, this room has always been decorated in various shades of green.  It has [...]

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Inside the White House: The China Room

Inside the White House: The China Room

The China Room has to be one of the most historically rich rooms of the White House. Did you know that this room was first used as quarters for firemen during the Van Buren administration? After that, it was used as coat closet in 1902. It wasn’t until 1917 that then First Lady Wilson designated the room to be used [...]

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Tour of the White House: The Blue Room

Tour of the White House: The Blue Room

The Blue Room is perhaps one of the most recognizable rooms in the world. It’s one of three state parlors that can be found in the White House. It’s most famous feature is probably its oval shape. Since the 1880’s, the Blue Room had been decorated in shades of blue. The room has undergone many different renovations over the years, [...]

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