5. Seeking A Name
First, Oprah’s mansion needed a moniker. She initially intended to name the house Tara II because it reminded her of Gone With The Wind, but her friend Bob Greene felt that Tara couldn’t hold a candle to this incredible property. After seeking inspiration from the Bible, Bob finally dubbed the palatial place the “Promised Land,” which instantly resonated with Oprah.
6. Home At Last
Now Oprah had her new sanctum, and it was time for the style queen to launch a daunting and massive project to personalize her dream home in her own style. Designers Andrew Walker and David Simmons were the masterminds behind much of the mansion’s interior decoration.
7. Fabulous Foyer
This is the main entrance hall of Oprah’s home. An elegant, fanciful banister graces the sides of the immaculate white main staircase that curves up past creamy yellow walls. One thing that stands out in the entryway is the framed photos of loved ones on the tables. It reminds us that despite her incredible wealth and status, Oprah is still human at the end of the day.
8. Reading Room
Oprah’s reading room contains an impressive book collection in a carefully selected order that stretches across the back wall. She’s put thought into the room’s every corner. See the doll on the couch? It represents progress both socially and personally as Oprah grew up in a time when toys didn’t reflect her skin color and she was too poor to have many toys as a child.
