Tuesday 15 November 2016

Inside Donald Trump’s Manhattan Apartment Mansion

Take a look inside Donald Trump’s opulent Manhattan Penthouse. Located at the Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, Donald and Melania Trump live on the top three floors of this grand penthouse with breathtaking views of Central Park and Manhattan.

The Trump apartment, decorated in 24K gold and marble, was designed by Angelo Donghia in Louis XIV style.

The stunning penthouse apartment is the epitome of elegance and perfection. There are no precise number of properties/homes owned by the president-elect as they're believed to be 'uncountable'. Interestingly, his branded homes, planes, cars and other properties carrying the name 'Trump' cannot be said to be of a particular, exact number.

A Peak at the living room of the penthouse reveals a gold-themed, exquisite touch. Many considered the reality of the penthouse itself as 'madness'.

Despite resembling a monument to the Greek gods and leading many to believe that Trump thinks he is a god himself, the Trump Tower penthouse does have some pretty comforting and more normal features that just might shock you. Striving for symmetry in the room from the chair and couch placement to the gold candy bowls flanking the candelabras, the spacious living room offers gorgeous views of the city as well as the opportunity to do some light reading with copies of Vogue Living and the Vanity Fair Oscar Night Photography Book on the coffee tables.

The penthouse’s symmetry and elegance is the work of famed designer Angelo Donghia who had a long list of high profile clients like Ralph Lauren, Mary Tyler Moore, Liza Minelli, Diana Ross and many more before his death in 1985. Inspired to create an attractive space fit for a king, Donghia did exactly that by keeping “The Sun King” Louis XIV—the King of France from 1643 to 1715—in mind when he picked out the furniture, fabrics and other décor for Trump’s home. Hopefully, Trump doesn’t take the inspiration too literal as Louis was known for engaging in many wars.

A cross section of the living room

Taking a closer look at one side of the living room, you can see that Donghia’s interior design for Trump’s penthouse is truly all about the details. This section of the room boasts a stunning marble fountain behind the ivory couch with the same crystal chandeliers, Greek-inspired marble columns, detailed flooring and gold trim that fill the rest of the room. Located just above the fountain is yet another hint of Greek and Roman influence with the painting of the god Apollo riding his chariot across the heavens.

Definitely eliminating any option for a $200 recliner, sectional sofa with cup-holders or a flat screen television in this living room (there are probably other rooms for that!), there are only a few signs of Donald and Melania’s less than luxurious side and even those are elegant. Taking a peak at the table near the window on the right, you’ll find a potted plant that hides an oversized telephone as well as a box of tissues that are displayed like artwork for guests to use. Chances are even those are lined with gold!

If you expected platinum, 24 karat gold and diamond-lined picture frames filling Trump’s New York City penthouse, you’ll have to guess again. With a marble-topped sofa table dedicated to dozens of family photos, ordinary frames fill the table and feature candid moments between the 70-year-old presidential hopeful and the 45-year-old Melania as well as their nine-year-old son Barron. And, if you look closer, you’ll even see a few photos of Donald’s older children—Donald, Jr., Ivanka, Eric and Tiffany.

These aren’t the only family photos in the house, however. Making his foray into real estate by joining his father in business at Elizabeth Trump and Son in the early 1970s, Trump eventually took over and renamed his father’s company but has never forgotten his father’s work in starting the empire that has made him a billionaire today. As a result, Trump’s penthouse is filled with photos of Fred in addition to a family portrait in one of the entryways that features Fred with Donald and his three siblings—Elizabeth, Maryann and Robert.

Golden Child

It’s a bouncing baby boy! A year after their Florida nuptials on January 22, 2005, Melania Trump gave birth to son Barron William Trump in March 2006 making Donald a proud father of five. As you might’ve guessed, the media went into a full frenzy over Barron’s debut in the world as the youngster had already racked up plenty of swanky gifts before his arrival thanks to his parent’s long list of famous friends. A far cry from being showered with diapers, bottles and onesies, the billionaire heir appeared in People magazine with his most lavish gift—a golden stroller fit for a prince from Ellen DeGeneres.

Instantly falling in love with DeGeneres’ gift, Melania told People magazine during Barron’s first photoshoot in 2006, “It’s fun. It makes you laugh.” As for the rest of us, we’re laughing to hide the tears after realizing that Barron’s stroller likely cost more than our first car. What’s even sadder is that Barron, who is now 10 years old, is already living up to the family legacy with an entire floor to himself in the luxurious Trump Tower. Spoiled rotten? We’ll let you decide!