> At a Glance
> – Melania and Donald Trump share a passion for interior design, says a source
> – They rarely spend private time together beyond public duties
> – The couple kissed at midnight during their Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party
> – Why it matters: Offers a glimpse into the first couple’s private dynamic during Trump’s second term
Despite leading largely separate lives, Melania and Donald Trump connect through a shared love of interior design, according to a source close to the couple.
A Shared Creative Outlet
The first lady, 55, and the president, 79, both enjoy designing spaces. Donald considers himself skilled at transforming rooms and has personally selected furnishings at Mar-a-Lago and his golf clubs.
> “Donald has his own vision for his homes and clubs, and over the years has designed and selected a lot of the furnishings and finishings himself at Mar-a-Lago and the golf clubs,” the source tells News Of Los Angeles. “He and Melania have that in common. They both love interior design.”
Beyond this hobby, the two operate mostly independently.
> “There is little interaction between them, just what is expected,” the source adds. “Then they go back to doing their own thing.”
Separate Routines
While both maintain quarters in the White House, Melania often stays in Palm Beach and “keeps to herself,” joining her husband for dinner only occasionally.
The president has focused lately on his planned $400 million, 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom. Over the holiday he visited a nearby marble retailer, and a federal judge recently allowed construction to proceed despite legal challenges from preservationists.
Public Appearances
The Trumps made several joint appearances late last year:
- Ceremonial signing of an executive order
- Thanksgiving turkey pardoning
- Congressional Ball in December
At the ball, Donald admitted he hadn’t known about Melania’s new legislative initiative until she mentioned it on stage, though he predicted it would be “great for children.”
As 2026 arrived, the couple shared their traditional midnight kiss at their Mar-a-Lago celebration. An observer noted Melania seemed happy while the president appeared tired yet amiable toward guests.
Key Takeaways
- Interior design is a rare shared interest for the Trumps
- They live largely independent schedules beyond official events
- Donald is personally overseeing plans for a new White House ballroom
- The couple upheld their New Year’s Eve tradition with a public kiss
The dynamic illustrates how the first couple balances individual autonomy with ceremonial togetherness during Trump’s second presidency.
