Builders imagine what Buckingham Palace’s White Drawing Room would look like with makeover

Builders have dreamed up what one of the Queen’s favourite rooms in Buckingham Palace could look like with a drastic makeover. 

The White Drawing Room is where Her Majesty delivers her Christmas speech every year and is kitted out with dazzling gold furnishings and a stunning chandelier. 

But with the royal residence undergoing a £369million refurbishment, house builders David Wilson Homes have imagined what the royals could do with the historic space if they wanted something a bit different. 

They have created five wacky styles for the drawing room, from ‘art deco indulgence’ to ‘Scandi style’. 

The White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace is where the Queen delivers her Christmas speech every year. The royal residence is currently undergoing a £369million renovation that will only be finished in 2027, so builders David Wilson Homes have imagined what the room could look like with a revolutionary makeover 

The White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace is where the Queen delivers her Christmas speech every year. The royal residence is currently undergoing a £369million renovation that will only be finished in 2027 

Builders David Wilson Homes have imagined what the drawing room could look like with a drastic makeover. They have chosen five interesting looks for the historic room. This art deco style one named ‘Art Deco Indulgence’ is a symbol of glamour and sophistication that makes use of bold colours, velvety textures and geometric prints

A spokesman for the company, which is part of Barratt Homes PLC, said: ‘Ever wondered what Buckingham Palace would look like with modern interior? Wonder no more.

‘The team at new home builder David Wilson Homes have reimagined one of the most iconic rooms in Buckingham Palace, The White Drawing Room – where the Queen is known to broadcast her Christmas speech – into five modern and quirky interior design styles.

‘From the famous Scandi minimalism to a botanical house plant heaven and even a futuristic glimpse.’

The first option is called ‘Art Deco Indulgence’, with the 1920s and 30s style making a huge comeback recently as a symbol of glamour and sophistication. The room idea makes use of bold colours, velvety textures and geometric prints. 

The ‘Scandi Style’ option (pictured) uses natural materials and is characterised by a focus on minimalism, functionality and simplicity, while also embracing comfort and cosiness for Her Majesty and the other royals 

The ‘Botanical Bohemia’ theme boasts leafy wallpaper, green hard furnishings and plenty of plants to completely transform the white space 

The ‘Scandi Style’ design uses natural materials and is characterised by a focus on minimalism, functionality and simplicity, while also prioritising comfort and cosiness for the royals.

The ‘Botanical Bohemia’ theme boasts leafy wallpaper, green hard furnishings and plenty of plants to completely transform the white space.  

The Monarch could also opt for ‘Memphis Revival’, which has clashing colours, block shapes and loud wall patterns that would make it stand out from other royal palaces across the globe. 

Lastly there is the ‘Future Focus’, which embraces pure simplicity, with clean lines, white furnishings and even boasts a host of robots for the Queen and her staff.   

Buckingham Palace is currently undergoing a £369million refurbishment of its electrical cabling, plumbing and heating. Work started two years ago but won’t be finished until 2027.

During the renovations, more than 3,000 items from the Royal Collection have been moved in the palace or put into storage. 

The Monarch could also opt for this ‘Memphis Revival’ option, which has clashing colours, block shapes and loud wall patterns that would certainly make it stand out from other royal palaces across the globe 

Lastly there is the ‘Future Focus’ option that embraces pure simplicity, with clean lines, white furnishings and even robots. The space is designed to be clutter-free so Her Majesty can make more of the space she has