Brooke Ziccardi

Obama, Clinton or McCain? Which candidate would you prefer as a White House client & what would you do?
April 16, 2008

John McCain. Traditional in values, he exhibits a forward-thinking global mindset, so I think he would be open to adding modern global elements within his home -- traditional interiors spiced up with modern elements from around the world. Furnishings would be a mix of contemporary and traditional art and sculpture. Original pieces of furniture from Lincoln’s and Roosevelt’s days in office would be a great backdrop. I'd showcase Cindy's love of helping those less fortunate throughout the world with artifacts from her travels. For example, handcrafted carvings from Sri Lanka, hand-beaded cloths from India … or when in Morocco she may have been inspired by the hand-painted tadelakt plaster, a traditional Moroccan wall finish. Specific spaces would be personalized with family photo galleries. He has a large family, so creating rooms specific for family gatherings would be important -- a game room, pool room, children’s room, etc. Unique pieces of furniture from around the globe could give the house a more modern flair and create an individual look. McCain is very interested in creating a trusting, cozy environment, so I'd carry this through in the interiors by using soft and inviting colors, mixed with deep earth tones, including forest greens, chocolate browns, honey tones and sunny yellow. --Brooke Ziccardi

Posted by Brooke Ziccardi on April 16, 2008 | Comments (0)