Anyone familiar with Donald J. Trump’s 5th Avenue penthouse in New York City understands the former president’s penchant for gold. So, suitably, his home at Mar-a-Lago would also be in a similar metallic profile. In fact, Mar-a-Lago is practically dipped in gold.
When Trump renovated Mar-a-Lago in the ’90s, he spent $7 million on gold leaf to detail the new ballroom. Although the massive ballroom addition was not part of the original design of the mansion, its shimmering gold detailing certainly helped it fit in with the rest of the building. While this amount of gold might seem out of place to some, it actually suits what former owner Marjorie Merriweather Post envisioned for the mansion.
After all, the living room, one of the building’s original rooms, is practically gold-plated. The ceiling is painted in gold, as are the walls, doorway ornaments, and even columns in the room. With the exception of the carpet, the living room is almost floor-to-ceiling gold-encrusted. The Midas Touch vibes are pretty bizarre to the average homeowner, though it seems to be right on par for Trump.
