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T H E R E S I D E N C E | P E R S P E C T I V E 3 3 This allowed the Art Department to channel more of our budget into finishes, where Tom Brown and his team excelled. Every door underwent a seven- layer treatment to replicate the rich patina and historic depth of aged wood. These painstaking efforts were vital to achieving authenticity, especially with nearly every door prominently featured onscreen, their craftsmanship was critical to the production's success For the high-gloss marble floors, the series opted for an unconventional approach. Instead of using a painted clear coat (which would shut down the stage for days), we utilized a high-gloss anti-graffiti film supplied by Dangling Carrot. The paint department designed the original Tennessee marble patterns, Dangling Carrot printed it, and the film was applied as the final layer. After over a year of continuous use, including sitting idle for months during the SAG and WGA strikes, I am pleased to report that the floors held up remarkably well, maintaining their glossy appearance despite the demands of production. DeRouchey Foam took on the task of fabricating the columns and pilasters, along with the intricate double barrel vault ceilings for the ground floor and the sweeping arches of the basement. Skilled union sculptors crafted stunning bas-reliefs and intricately detailed historical elements, while There You Have It 3D provided busts of historical figures and smaller, essential details—rare artifacts not easily sourced in the modern era. Custom carpet designs were color-matched and woven by Flagship Carpets in Georgia. Real dyed carpets, which can withstand the punishment of a shooting crew, require a lot of lead time, so this was a major focus early on. The State Floor set features twelve chandeliers. In spaces like these, the sparkle of light becomes as much a character as the furniture and finishes. Sourcing identical chandeliers is nearly impossible and this experience was no different. Thankfully, set decorator Halina Siwolop was able to fabricate matches through McNoon Crystal Lighting. Other key set dec elements, including picture framing and florals, were expertly handled by U-Frame It and Sandy Rose Florals, ensuring every detail was meticulously crafted—because in this story, even the smallest element could hold a vital clue. No room was truly complete, however, without drapery. On the State Floor alone, over two dozen custom 15-foot drapes were required, a masterful balance of historical authenticity and modern E. GROUND FLOOR, DRAWN BY CHRIS CORTNER, CUSTOM CARPETS DESIGNED BY SAMARA EHLKE, PRINTED AT FLAGSHIP CARPET IN GEORGIA, ARCHES BY DEROUCHEY FOAM. SET PHOTO. F. BUST OF LAFAYETTE FOR CROSS HALL. 3D PRINT OF HEAD BY THERE YOU HAVE IT 3D, ADDITIONAL FOAM AND CLAY SCULPTING BY MICHELLE MILLAY G. CUSTOM CARPET FOR CROSS HALL DESIGNED BY SAMARA EHLKE, PRINTED AT FLAGSHIP CARPET IN GEORGIA. H. PUBLICITY STILL OF LINCOLN BEDROOM. SET DRAWN BY CLAUDIA ETHRIDGE. H F E G