Here's What Interior Designers Think Of Trump's White House Redesign

President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes to the design of the White House have sparked widespread attention and plenty of outrage.

From the gold-heavy Oval Office to the newly renovated presidential bathroom and the controversial ballroom project, his updates bring a distinctive aesthetic that critics say clashes with the historic White House architecture. Some have compared it to a suburban Thai restaurant, a tacky casino or a theatrical set ― emphasizing spectacle over subtlety.

HuffPost spoke with interior designers and art experts to unpack what these choices reveal about taste, power and the personal brand of the president behind them.

The vibe is ‘let them eat cake.’

“My first impression was that the redesign completely ignored the architecture it sits inside,” said interior designer Sarah Boardman. “The White House is a blend of Palladian and Georgian neoclassical design, with beautifully restrained Irish influences, soft curves, elegant proportions and detailed plasterwork that already provide all the ornament the room needs.”