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Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue Colour Review by Claire Jefford

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Oval Room Blue No.85 by Farrow & Ball

A historic blue from Farrow & Ball, Oval Room Blue can be used to create depth and character in a space.

In interior design, blue is always on trend. You can’t go wrong with a colour scheme that includes this hue.

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In this colour review of Oval Room Blue by Farrow & Ball, I share:

Walls shown in rendering as Oval Room Blue.

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Oval Room Blue Colour Review

Colour: light teal blue

Farrow & Ball describe Oval Room Blue as…

the most ‘blackened’ of their blues, giving it a subtly aged feel. Named after the attractively shaped rooms of the late 18th century, it sits perfectly with our popular greys to create depth and balance in either a hall or a darker, cosier family room.

Let’s take a look at some comparisons of similar colours to get a better read of this blue.

Colour Comparisons

Dix Blue No.82 & Stone Blue No.86

Here it seems to look more like a gray blue when sandwiched between Stone Blue and Dix Blue. Oval Room Blue is much less vibrant than those other two colours.

But when you view it in isolation and pair it with specific hues, it seems more bright than you might expect.

Best Whites To Pair With Oval Room Blue

Pointing No.2003 By Farrow & Ball
Cabbage White No.269 By Farrow & Ball
Cornforth White No.228 By Farrow & Ball

Now that we’ve seen each white on its own with Oval Room Blue, let’s take a look at the 3 whites together.

These don’t even look white at all, but believe it or not, they are some of the lightest ‘whites’ from Farrow & Ball.

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Fabulous Colour Combinations

Oval Room Blue with Vardo, Down Pipe and Cromarty

I absolutely love how Vardo stands out and the contrasting Down Pipe in this Farrow & Ball colour combination! Do you love it too?

Vardo No. 288 By Farrow & Ball
Down Pipe No.
26 By Farrow & Ball
Cromarty No.285 By Farrow & Ball

The chairs in this room image from Farrow & Ball resemble Vardo and Cromarty.

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All of the colour combinations I share here, plus more options to inspire your next decorating project, are included in my Perfect Colour Palette Oval Room Blue.

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Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue Paint Color Review

Learn all about Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue in this paint color review. 

I recently started a series of Farrow & Ball paint color reviews, and this week I want to talk about Oval Room Blue No 85.

Oval Room Blue by Farrow & Ball is a luminescent blue-green; a mid-toned teal. I don’t know how they do it, but this paint color glows like an iridescent gem in the most beautiful way.

While photos of this color kind of catch the iridescence of the color, there is no substitute for seeing Oval Room Blue paint color in person. The color truly dances on the walls. I’m not a poetic person, but this color really brings it out of me!

Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue No 85

What is the LRV of  Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue?

The LRV (that’s light reflective value) of Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue is approximately 32. Farrow & Ball doesn’t actually give LRVs for their paint colors. When I researched the LRV, I found a pretty wide range, so 32 is my estimate based on comparison with the other colors and their known LRVs.

What color is Oval Room Blue?

This may seem like an easy question, but Oval Room Blue paint is not simple.  

Farrow & Ball describes it this way:

“Oval Room Blue is the most blackened of our blues, giving it a subtly aged feel. Named after the attractively shaped rooms of the late 18th century, it sits perfectly with our popular grays to create depth and balance in either a hall or a darker, cozier family room.”

But while Farrow & Ball might put Oval Room Blue alongside their gray paints, this is NOT a gray. I have to disagree with Farrow & Ball on this one!

Oval Room Blue is an intense, saturated blue-green color. It’s truly like a gemstone on your walls.

Is Oval Room Blue teal?

Yes, I would describe this paint color as a mid-toned teal. While Farrow & Ball classifies it as a blue paint color, it’s very strongly blue-green.

Photo by Kari Geha

Is Oval Room Blue a warm color?

Yes, it is a warm color. While blues are often thought of as being cool, this gorgeous color is a warmer hue thanks to its green undertones.

Is Oval Room Blue darker than Dix Blue?

The two colors – both from Farrow & Ball – are very similar, but Oval Room Blue is a bit darker. Dix Blue is an even brighter – and a bit greener – blue-green paint color. The only time Oval Room Blue looks even remotely gray is when placed next to the brighter Dix Blue.

When should I use Oval Room Blue?

Farrow & Ball recommends Oval Room Blue for a hallway or cozy family room. I love both of those ideas, but I also think there are a lot more diverse applications for this gorgeous paint color that really let it be the star of the show.

Photo by Kari Geha

Can I use Oval Room Blue as an Interior Trim Color?

I would not typically recommend this as a trim color, but I do love the idea of using this teal paint color for both an accent trim like board and batten. Using it for wainscoting and walls together would also be really beautiful, because the different textures on the wall would really let the iridescence of this paint color shine!

Is Oval Room Blue good for kitchen cabinets?

It can be! Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue kitchen walls would be beautiful all on their own, but also consider this glowing teal on the cabinets themselves. This color could work really well on lower cabinets paired with a warm white above, or as a really beautiful, statement-making kitchen island. 

Is Oval Room Blue good for a north-facing room?

Absolutely! That’s one of my favorite things about Oval Room Blue – it looks beautiful even in lower light. North facing rooms tend to get the least amount of natural light throughout the day, and the light skews cool, but that won’t stop Oval Room Blue. This blue-green paint color changes in tone with the natural light, looking greener during the day and warm at night.

Is Oval Room Blue a good dining room color?

The Oval Room Blue dining room is one of my favorite spots in the house. This color is really elegant, and it lends a certain level of sophistication to a dining room. It also pairs really well with tans, browns and creams, so it’s easy to coordinate with dining room furniture.

Photo by Kari Geha

As some of you know, I constantly experiment with paint colors in my own house. The dining room – seen above in Oval Room Blue – has gone through many iterations before finally landing on Oval Room Blue. It started out as Agreeable Gray (along with the rest of the house) as a new build in 2019, and then Sherwin-Williams White Duck and Benjamin Moore Monroe Biqsue (a big mistake I’ll share more about later). You can see some of the earlier versions of this dining room below.

Agreeable Gray Dining RoomWhite Duck Dining RoomGranite Peak Dining Room

Most recently, the dining room was painted with Granite Peak paint. I loved this color but wanted to go a bit lighter which is what brought me to – finally – Oval Room Blue. I envision it staying this way for a very long time.

Is Oval Room Blue a good whole house color?

I would not recommend this for a whole house color. It’s just too bright and too saturated to use in every room. It really works better as an accent color. I love to use Oval Room Blue in this room in my house because there’s only three walls and it leads into my open concept spaces. While it’s technically a full room, I treat it like an accent wall.

Photo by Kari Geha

When should I avoid Oval Room Blue?

Because Oval Room Blue is a muted color, I would typically avoid pairing Oval Room Blue with bright fresh colors, and sometimes cool white colors such as Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White or Sherwin-Williams Extra White.

However, my dining room does have SW Extra White trim and it takes nothing away from the beauty of the Farrow & Ball teal!

I also prefer not to use Oval Room Blue in too large of a space. Because the color is so saturated, it might end up feeling too overbearing. 

Instead, I like to focus this color on smaller spaces like dining rooms and bathrooms. An Oval Room Blue bedroom and/or hallway would also look beautiful!

What matches Oval Room Blue?

Because Oval Room Blue is such a full-on color, it works best when paired with many neutrals. When paired with a neutral color, it can be very versatile! It looks just as beautiful with gray tones as it does with beige.

Does Oval Room Blue go with gray?

In the photo below you can see it next to the butler pantry’s lower cabinets in the lower left corner, which are gray with green undertones and a similar LRV. I really like the way the green undertones of this gray coordinate with the green in Oval Room Blue.

Photo by Kari Geha

Can you pair Oval Room Blue and Cromarty?

Speaking of green undertones…Cromarty is another gorgeous Farrow & Ball paint color that would look beautiful when placed near Oval Room Blue. Cromarty is a very light greenish-gray. I love the idea of painting using Oval Room Blue in a hallway leading toward a Cromarty room – the view of the colors would look really beautiful together.

A bedroom wall painted with Cromarty by Farrow & Ball. Photo by M. Marceny

Choosing Oval Room Blue Complementary Colors

Speaking of the view…don’t forget to consider the view from your windows when planning out your paint colors. While it may seem silly to have to consider your neighbor’s exterior paint – or that very large pine tree outside your front door – they really do have an impact on the overall look and feel of a space.

Take my now Oval Room Blue dining room, for example. Back before it was Granite Peak but before it was Agreeable Gray, the room was – for a short period of time – a beautiful yellow-gold paint color called Monroe Bisque. While I loved the color, it clashed horribly with the taupe color of the house next door and every time I walked past the room it was all I could see!

Before: Monroe BisqueAfter: Oval Room Blue

The moral of the story is: don’t forget to think about factors outside your home too.

What are the Best Trim and Ceiling Colors For Oval Room Blue? 

Because Oval Room Blue is a warm color, the best whites for ceiling and trim are also warm. Farrow & Ball’s All White or Wimbourne White are both beautiful choices. Benjamin Moore’s Oxford White, Chantilly Lace, Cloud White or White Dove would also look really nice when paired with Oval Room Blue.

If you already have a cooler white trim in your house, it doesn’t mean you can’t use Oval Room Blue (or that you have to change your trim paint color). You should really have the same ceiling and trim white throughout the house. 

My dining room, for example, has Sherwin-Williams Extra White trim and ceiling. I’d actually be more open to going cooler with the white, but not much creamier than Benjamin Moore’s White Dove.

What is the easiest way to sample Oval Room Blue?

You should always sample and test your paint colors – no matter how sure you are that you’ve chosen the right shade. The easiest way to sample Oval Room Blue (and any paint color for that matter) is via SAMPLIZE. Their peel-and-stick paint samples are easy to use and true to color. With Samplize you can easily see how different shades look on your unique wall.

Check out the SAMPLIZE website HERE.

The Best Oval Room Blue Alternatives

While there’s no true comparison for the gem-like glow of Oval Room Blue, there are a number of colors that come very close. If you’re looking for an Oval Room Blue dupe, then you’ve come to the right place.

Oval Room Blue vs Provence Blue (Behr)

Provence Blue by Behr is another very close Oval Room Blue alternative. It’s a little bit darker and a little bit greener.

Oval Room Blue vs Mystic Lake (Benjamin Moore)

Benjamin Moore Mystic Lake is another very close Oval Room Blue color match. Mystic Lake is a little brighter and greener than Oval Room Blue, but they have the same LRV so they’re not that different.

Oval Room Blue vs Atmospheric (Benjamin Moore)

Atmospheric by Benjamin Moore is about as close to a Farrow & Ball dupe as you can get. This paint color is a little bit brighter and a little bit greener than Oval Room Blue.

Oval Room Blue vs Jasper Stone (Sherwin-Williams)

Jasper Stone by Sherwin-Williams is a little bit more muted than some of the other Oval Room Blue alternatives. While both include some grayish hues, Oval Room Blue is a little bit bluer and Jasper Stone is a little bit greener.

Which Is the Best Oval Room Blue Paint Match? 

The paint color alternatives from Benjamin Moore (Mystic Lake or Atmospheric) and Behr (Provence Blue) are all pretty good Oval Room Blue dupes. I would stick with these instead of trying to get a paint match if you can’t order Oval Room Blue. They will get you a lot closer than trying to for an actual paint match.

In fact, just say no to paint matching! You won’t get the luminescence you get with Farrow & Ball. Even though your painter may truly believe it can be done, don’t do it. See results from paint matching Here.

The Verdict

Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue is a truly special color. It is a beautiful, mid-tone teal that adds elegance to any room. It is also a very saturated color, so we prefer it in single rooms vs open-concept areas. It’s like a jewelry box for your room!

No matter what, don’t forget to test your paint colors. Check out the SAMPLIZE website HERE. And NEVER, EVER use paint matches from a different brand than the one specified.  Results are poor.  Even though your painter may truly believe it can be done, don’t do it. See results from paint matching Here.

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You can choose a gray color for decorating the bedroom. With it, you can create a stylish and cozy room. When working with gray, it is necessary to take into account the shades used and combinations with other colors. It is also important to choose the right furniture and other interior elements.

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The use of gray in the interior of the bedroom

Gray can brightly designate individual elements of the space or simply serve as a general background. To know for sure that the gray color will not get bored, you can use a simple method. You need to check your personal wardrobe. When choosing clothes, a person chooses colors that suit him to his liking. If there are black, gray and white monochrome combinations in the wardrobe, you can safely decorate the walls, curtains and floor of the bedroom in gray tones.

If the wardrobe items used are dominated by bright, colorful combinations, then gray is recommended to be used only as a decoration. For example, you can choose a gray carpet or textiles.

Not only walls, but also decorative elements can be decorated in gray colors.

The use of gray in the interior of the bedroom

Before you decide to install a gray false ceiling or paint, you should consider the following rules:

What shade to give preference - cold or warm?

When choosing a gray scale, consider the lighting in the bedroom:

Warm gray bedroom decoration

Warm grays include:

Cool shades include:

Variants of combinations of gray in the interior

Consider the various combinations of gray with other colors in the interior of the bedroom.

Gray-pink with a lot of gray tones

An excess of gray in the bedroom can be easily diluted with pink. To do this, it is enough to use a couple of accessories. In this case, you can apply different options for pink shades. They will make the room warmer.

The following styles are allowed:

To add austerity to the style, it is recommended to dilute the interior with clear geometric shapes. To do this, you can use wallpaper with a strict pattern, diamond-shaped lamps or a round mirror.

The introduction of old furniture into a monochrome gray interior

A mixture of white and black colors in various proportions allows you to get a monochrome interior. To harmoniously add old furniture to the room, you need to use warm and cold shades of gray. At the same time, the following materials can be used to decorate the premises:

This makes it easy to put a modern bed and an antique chest of drawers side by side.

Old furniture can be brought into the interior of a gray bedroom

Gray-blue color in a small bedroom

The use of blue color will visually expand the space of a small bedroom. At the same time, it is quite simple to combine gray and blue, since almost all of their tones are suitable for each other.

It will be necessary to maintain the proportionality of the combination. The blue tint should be the main one, otherwise, due to grayness, it will not be possible to visually expand the space. A combination of 30 to 70 percent, respectively, gray to blue, must be maintained.

Gray for decorative elements, furniture and accessories, and blue for walls, curtains and ceiling. Also, if the bedroom is for adults, then you can use white furniture. You can dilute the interior of the children's bedroom with pink, yellow and green furniture.

Shared bedroom for parents and children in taupe

The most neutral combination of gray and brown allows you to comfortably equip a bedroom where adults and children will live at the same time. This range contributes to the easy functional differentiation of children's and adult zones. Separately, a play area for children, a working and sleeping place is formed in the room.

The gray room is perfect for parents and children living together

Long and narrow bedroom in grey-yellow

For a comfortable perception of the space of a narrow and long bedroom, three colors are recommended:

Wooden furniture in a dark gray interior

To achieve a dark gray style in the bedroom, you can combine it with wooden furniture. It should have a beige natural shade of wood. Grayness is close to nature, as it is a uniform color of the earth. You can also decorate the floor in beige. This will compensate for the cold tone of the dark gray. To achieve coziness in a dark gray bedroom, you should harmoniously combine colors that are close to natural.

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Erroneous combinations of gray in the interior

Gray is a connecting color. This allows you to use it with almost any other color combinations. However, it will be quite difficult to combine some shades with gray without the help of specialists. Consider the wrong combination of colors in the interior.

Bedroom in gray-red style

The use of red and gray in the bedroom looks very beautiful. However, it is extremely difficult to implement such a combination on your own. In this case, you will need to carefully approach the selection of shades. Otherwise, the redness will stand out strongly against the general background, or the room will be very faded. You will also need to properly decorate the room with furniture.

Gray does not always go well with red details in the interior

Bedroom in gray and black

The use of black in combination with gray can lead to the formation of a gothic style. At the same time, darkness visually narrows the room. Such a combination is possible with panoramic windows and properly installed lighting, as well as with the participation of qualified designers. As a rule, black should be used in combination with white or beige tones.

Dark colors combined with gray can make a room look smaller

Finishing materials of different price categories for a bedroom in gray style

Paper wallpaper is the most affordable option for wall decoration. Pasting can be done independently, but first you need to level the surface of the walls. In the presence of minor irregularities, it is necessary to use a thick layer of wallpaper. You can paste over only one wall, and paint the rest. The disadvantages of paper wallpaper include low resource and instability to moisture;

  • Decorative plaster is a good way to beautifully and stylishly treat wall surfaces. To apply the material, you will need to have certain building skills. On sale there are different types of material that allow you to achieve the desired texture;
  • Water-based paint - the affordable cost of the material goes well with the ease of application to the wall. There is also a wide range of colors and the possibility of washing after application. The disadvantages include the need for complete alignment of the walls;
  • Linoleum - with its help you can choose a pattern similar to a parquet board. At the same time, the cost of coverage will be much lower. The back of the material is made of rubber. More expensive products have an additional thermal insulation layer. Linoleum is easy to install on the floor. The material absorbs noise. Among the shortcomings, low strength stands out, this is accompanied by dents and tears from the installed furniture.
  • Carpet is the most affordable floor covering. It allows you to completely cover the floor, give softness, warmth and additional insulation from noise. The disadvantages include moisture absorption, dust accumulation and fading from direct sunlight. Carpet is not recommended to lay on the floor in the bedroom, where people with allergies live.

    • The walls in the room can be painted, and the floor can be carpeted

    For medium to high budgets, you can use the following finishing materials to decorate the gray interior of the bedroom:

    Laminate flooring can be used.

    If you have a budget, you can choose parquet as a flooring.

    The choice of furniture and decor for the bedroom in gray

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    Finishing materials create the picture of the design, but for the overall atmosphere it is necessary to choose the right furniture and decor. The following are options for arranging the interior of a bedroom in gray.

    Ceiling moldings and headboard

    Spacious bedrooms feature voluminous ceiling moldings. To give the classic style a rich appearance, high headboards with a carriage screed should be used. Additionally, gold-colored accessories are used, such as wall clocks or candlesticks.

    Various moldings can be used around the ceiling

    Light furniture structures, flowers and plants

    Plants are used to furnish a gray bedroom interior quickly and inexpensively. They easily fit into any environment, while not attracting too much attention.

    The interior can be supplemented with puffs and floor lamps

    Extraordinary table near the bed will perfectly complement the room

    It is recommended to supplement such an interior, stands for flowers with thin legs and fingering patterns. This will create a harmonious combination with the stems of plants.

    Curtains and linens

    Decorate your bedroom with curtains, pillows and linens of the appropriate design. The overall atmosphere in the room directly depends on the choice of fabric and pattern of curtains.

    Curtains in the color of the room will successfully complement the interior

    Objects of art and graphics

    Paintings and other objects of art can significantly enrich the interior of a gray bedroom. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the tonality, giving preference to adjacent shades. You can also put graphics on the wall, but for this you will need to use the services of masters.

    Inside the White House - LiveJournal

    The most famous mansion in the world is a fortified command center with 1,700 employees and the home of one of the most powerful men in the world.

    The White House has six levels, 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 412 doors and 28 fireplaces, and it takes over 2,000 liters of Whisper White paint to make the exterior white.

    The first occupant of the building at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, 215 years ago, on November 1, 1800, was US President John Adams. The construction of the mansion at that time was not yet fully completed and cost 232 thousand 372 dollars.

    Let's take a look inside this iconic building...

    This is an aerial view of the north side of the White House... It is a mansion built in the style of early classicism, which is characterized by following the strict principles of symmetry and classical architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome. The author of the project was the architect of Irish origin James Hoban (James Hoban), although the city of Washington itself was built up under the leadership of the Frenchman Pierre Charles Lefant. The co-author was the first president of the United States himself. Historians are inclined to believe that one of the Dublin palaces, Leinster House, is now the seat of Parliament. The project was approved, construction began on October 13, 1772. 8 years and 2.5 million dollars later, everything was ready, and the second president, along with the first lady, entered the house.

    The well-known name of the residence was not immediately acquired. It was called the "House of the Presidents", and the "Presidential Palace", and the "Presidential Castle". Officially, the combination "White House" appeared in 1901 under Theodore Roosevelt and became firmly established in everyday life.

    However, the White House we see today is very different from the 1800 model. In 1814, it was completely burned down by the English troops - nothing remained but the walls. All property was plundered by marauders. Later, only the painting by George Washington and some of the jewels were returned. James Hoban had to restore the structure, following the original. True, this time the walls were painted white instead of sandy. Then the house began to be called "White". During the next reconstruction under the direction of T. Jefferson, the east and west colonnades were added. In 1824 and 1829Two galleries were attached to the house. In 1835, plumbing and central heating were installed in the White House. On the eve of the Civil War, it became obvious that the house was simply crowded with people and a new expansion was needed. This is how the West Wing was completed. In 1901, electrification was carried out. Under W. Taft, the first Oval Office was designed.

    The next misfortune came to the White House in 1929, when a fire broke out in the West Wing. All the rooms on the first and second floors of this wing had to be rebuilt from scratch. When F. Roosevelt became president, the house was forced to be redone anew - it was not adapted for the movement of a person in a wheelchair. In addition, a heated indoor pool was created so that the president could undergo medical procedures. At 19In 1948, under G. Truman, a two-story basement appeared in the building, which served as the headquarters for the operational management of military actions. He also saved the house from complete destruction, when it turned out that the existing wooden supports had completely rotted. After that, they were replaced by steel ones.

    The White House underwent a truly grand transformation during the time of J. Kennedy's wife, Jacqueline. For each separate room, she thought out her interior in the best traditions of the French Empire or the Victorian era, flooded the house with antique furniture 18-19centuries and museum exhibits. The house was constantly replenished with new relics and antiques. Only under the wife of R. Nixon, Pat, 600 new ones appeared. Here you can see Martha Washington's sugar bowl, Abigail Adams' silver coffee pot, and Eleanor Roosevelt's dressing table. Despite repeated renovations, James Hoban's original design has survived.

    And this is the interior layout of the West Wing, where the President of the United States and his staff work. Among the rooms located in the West Wing, there are …

    Today, the White House, together with the surrounding area, covers an area of ​​​​about 7. 2 hectares, it has 6 floors, 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 stairs and 3 elevators, a tennis court, a golf course, several running tracks, a swimming pool, a bowling alley and a cinema. The central part includes living rooms and halls for official receptions. The most beautiful is the Blue Room, which was repainted white through the efforts of Jackie Kennedy and returned to its traditional color only under Hillary Clinton. This is one of three oval-shaped rooms. It is used for receptions or small dinners. Above the Blue Room is the Yellow Oval room. It is currently the meeting place for heads of state on the eve of a formal dinner. On the first floor is the third oval room - the Diplomatic Reception Room, through which you can get into the White House. In this room, the president holds meetings with foreign ambassadors and receives heads of state.

    Other notable corners of the White House are the Green Room (Green Room, a place for tea drinking), the Red Room (Red Room, a small living room and music room), the Porcelain Room (China Room, a collection of porcelain collections), the Map Room (Map Room, in which F. Roosevelt studied maps during the war), etc. Most of the above-described rooms, as well as dining rooms, are located on the State Floor. All family rooms - bedrooms and living rooms - are on the third. The world-famous The Oval Office is located in the West Wing on the same floor.

    … Oval Office …

    Arguably the most famous room in the White House, the Oval Office is the president's main workplace. The windows are made of bulletproof glass.

    … Cabinet Room …

    This is where the president meets ministers. Such meetings are rarely held in the White House. The President always sits in the middle of the table.

    ... Situation room ...

    … President's room …

    In the past, this room was used as a workplace for secretaries or the president. Now the room is used as a dining room.

    … vice president's office …

    … Roosevelt's office …

    … press conference room. James Brady . ..

    ... Naval Canteen ...

    ... and the Rose Garden.

    The West Colonnade is used by White House staff to travel between the West Wing and the official residence.

    - One of the colonnades of the White House is "copied" from the French mansion "Château de Rastignac".

    - Slave labor was used during construction. European craftsmen and immigrant workers took part in the work. Ornaments were the work of the Scots, masonry - the Irish and Italians.

    - For a long time the White House was America's largest house.

    - While the renovation was going on, J. Madison lived at Octagon House, now the headquarters of the American Institute of Architects, and F. Roosevelt at the nearby Blair House.

    - 5 chefs are working in the kitchen around the clock, ready to serve lunch for 140 people and more than 1000 light snacks at any time.

    - On the eve of the Christmas holidays, the country's main Christmas tree is set up in the White House.

    Shown here is the central part of the White House, which contains both the private rooms of the first family and the rooms for state functions. Among the rooms located in this part of the White House are ...

    ... Blue Hall ...

    Used for receptions, dinners with a small number of participants. A Christmas tree is set up in the Blue Room.

    … and the East Hall, which is used for large events such as concerts, as well as …

    … for state receptions, awards and bill signing ceremonies.

    In the central part of the White House there are also private premises of the US President's family. So, this picture shows the first family that gathered in the Treaty Hall to watch the US women's team play at the World Cup final.

    The enclosed East Colonnade leads along the family theater to the East Wing.

    In this picture, Obama speaks before a screening of Red Tails, about the Tuskegee Airmen, at the 42-seat White House Theater.

    The First Lady's office is also located in the East Wing. For all the time only Hillary Clinton wished to locate her office in the West Wing, where the President of the United States works.

    1 Cinema hall

    In addition to watching films, the president rehearses his speeches in this hall.

    2 North entrance

    Official guests arrive here before receptions. They wait, shifting from foot to foot.

    3 Press Center

    Former swimming pool. Nixon turned it into a press conference room. Probably couldn't swim.

    4 Rosary

    In fine weather, journalists gather here. In the bad - bad journalists.

    5 Cabinet of Ministers Hall

    Regular meetings of all sorts of ministers are held here.

    6 Oval Office

    Since 1933, this has been the President's official office. Yes, Clinton had everything with Monica.

    7 Just an office

    A room used by many presidents as a personal office. Here Clinton also met with Monica Lewinsky.

    8 Canteen

    This is where the President eats and watches TV. Sometimes at the same time, which, by the way, harms digestion.

    9 Roosevelt Room

    Conference room without windows. Maybe even without our bugs.

    10 Security Center

    Equipped with the latest technology in 2006, including six flat screen TVs for videoconferencing with the world.

    11 Vice President's Office

    Sectional residence

    1 Gym

    Was equipped at the request of Bill Clinton. He was such an entertainer…

    2 Sun Room

    Favorite room of many presidential families. Eisenhower often set up a grill on a terrace that was not visible from the outside.

    3 Lincoln Bedroom

    Lincoln's former office. Now it is a guest bedroom.

    4 Hairdressing salon

    Here they polish the first lady and the president.

    5 Kitchen

    For private meals. Without all these ceremonies.

    6 Yellow oval room

    For important private receptions. Furnished in Louis XVI style, whatever that means.

    7 East Room

    Place for afternoon entertainment. Also, the coffins with Kennedy and Lincoln were exhibited here for a solemn farewell to the dead.

    8 Green room

    Used as a living room.

    9 Blue room

    Another living room. Used to record TV messages.

    10 Red Room

    Usually small dinner parties with live music take place here.

    11 Dining room

    Seating for 140 people. Used for meetings between the president and the common people.

    12 Kitchen with pantry

    Habitat of five chefs of the highest category.

    13 Medical center

    There is always a doctor on duty with a bunch of necessary equipment for any occasion.

    14 Headquarters

    During World War II, this would have been a command post. Now it is a hall for television interviews.

    15 Diplomatic lounge

    By the way, it used to be a boiler room.

    16 South Terrace

    Official photo shoots often take place here. End of the tour.

    17 First Lady's Office

    Since 1942, this has been the office of most of the president's spouses. Don't knock at night: the door will be open.

    18 Bomb shelter

    Bunker with tunnels leading to secret exits to the city. In theory, from this underground, the president, in which case, will lead the remnants of the army.

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