How past vice presidents have made their mark Pavers memorialize past residents (even pets) in the Family Heritage Garden. (The Bidens chose a blue hue from their Delaware home for the dining room walls.) And, just as in the Oval Office, artwork to adorn the rooms can be borrowed from the National Gallery of Art. New rugs and drapes are likely standard changes, and personal paint preferences are often taken into account. To that end, according to a report in the New York Times, a new HVAC system was installed for Harris and Emhoff, along with updated chimney liners and newly refinished flooring. It's not sexy work to be sure, but since parts of Washington, DC, were basically built atop a swamp, you can't live comfortably in this city without solid air conditioning. Here's a rundown of the most recent upgrades: New HVAC system, chimney liners, and flooring Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg for The Washington Post via Getty Images Kamala Harris' boss and predecessor in the home, Joe Biden, had a soft spot for this pretty sunroom during his time as vice president. According to a loose tradition, each resident gets to oversee the home's improvements and make suggestions for the 128-year-old, Queen Anne–style mansion.
Of course, a refresh is completely normal after years of wear and tear from previous vice presidents, their families, guests, and even pets.
VICE PRESIDENT HOUSE INSIDE SERIES
Harris will be the ninth vice president to live here, following a series of seconds-in-command that began with Walter Mondale in the late '70s. Photo by Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images The vice president's official residence was built in 1893.
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