Michelle Obama praises interior designer who made White House a 'true refuge' in new book
4 years, 4 months ago

Michelle Obama praises interior designer who made White House a 'true refuge' in new book

The Independent  

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michelle Obama has praised interior designer Michael S Smith for making the White House feel like a home for herself and her family during President Obama’s time in office. The White House’s family sitting room, located on the second floor, became a sort of playroom for the couple’s children, who “would set up tepees in there, and a few years later they would move some of the furniture out and host sleepovers for their friends,” Smith wrote in the book. In the foreword, the former first lady applauded Smith for helping to “foster the warmth and comfort for our family that I’d hoped,” adding that there were “cosy” couches where the family could cuddle with their dogs, Bo and Sunny, and that she even had her own space “where I could hide out in sweatpants and catch up on bad TV.” According to the mother-of-two, Smith also made sure the house reflected the family’s “values and vision for America”. open image in gallery New book shares insight into decorating Obama White House “He made sure our values and vision for America - one based in inclusivity and a love for all of its people - were reflected in every detail of this remarkable home.” According to Ms Obama, with Smith’s help, the White House “became a true refuge where our family could simply be a family, where our girls could grow into young women with voices of their own.” “What I know now is that home isn’t somewhere you go - it’s something you create,” she added.

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