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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Megan Slack

Barack and Michelle Obama’s Kalorama Living Room Reveals the Design Secret to Elevating Simple Neutrals with Rich Accent Colors

President Barack Obama on Wednesday April 13, 2021.

Barack and Michelle Obama may have exited the White House back in 2017, but they never truly left the capital – and this summer of 2026 finds them enjoying the warmer months just northwest of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. They settled into the chic Kalorama neighborhood – an area highly favored by ex-presidents, ambassadors, and high-profile residents.

While the Obamas generally guard their privacy, they occasionally offer a glimpse inside their property. Alongside their famous summer home in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, this primary residence provides a masterclass in elegant, comfortable design.

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