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White House Debuts Mar-a-Lago-Style Patio in Rose Garden Overhaul

Privately financed heat-reflective stone pavers have been installed with striped umbrellas; the space remains closed pending a formal reopening.

The U.S. Coast Guard patrols the waters off U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 17, 2024.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago is seen in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 3, 2025.
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Overview

  • New yellow and white-striped umbrellas and matching furnishings replicate the Mar-a-Lago patio aesthetic outside the West Wing.
  • White stone pavers, chosen for their reflective properties and color match to the residence, replaced the lawn to reduce surface heat and improve event footing.
  • No public functions have been held on the new patio as officials complete final preparations ahead of a formal reopening ceremony.
  • The Trust for the National Mall, the National Park Service and private donors funded the Rose Garden’s renovation under President Trump’s direction.
  • A privately backed, $200 million East Wing ballroom expansion modeled on Mar-a-Lago’s event space is slated to break ground this fall.