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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sophie Edwards

Elvis Presley's design at Graceland is an insight into the King's eclectic and glamorous '70s style – step back in time and take the tour

Elvis presley in front of graceland.

Elvis's Graceland is perhaps one of the most famous homes in the United States. The estate welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Everyone knows the name, but what does Elvis's one-time home look like on the inside?

In many ways, this world's best home has been frozen in time since Elvis's death in 1977. It's colorful, bold and unique. In a 1993 interview with Elvis's first designer at Graceland, George Golden, shared that he was requested to decorate the home as a 'showpiece.' He told the Phoenix New Times: 'They pretty much gave me a free hand. Vernon Presley made it clear that no one was to counter me and my suggestions. I elected not to go with any one particular motif.' Thus, Golden decorated a range of styles.

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