Elvis Presley's Red Living Room Makes a Dramatic Return Ahead of Elvis Week 2025
In the early 1970s, Elvis Presley's Graceland home underwent a dramatic transformation. The interior shifted from a classic style with a more neutral palette to a deep red. Ahead of Elvis Week 2025, the king's red living room will make a dramatic return, along with some iconic accessories, in a new display.
Graceland's official website offered a glimpse at what fans can expect, highlighting a return to an unforgettable design era within the home. A video clip showcased Graceland's living area, featuring the room's classic oil rain lamps.
A voiceover explains, "In 1974, it was time for a decor upgrade inside Graceland. The foyer, living room, and dining room got a fresh look."
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"As part of the redecoration of Graceland's formal living room, Elvis added these distinctive oil rain lamps. After more than a decade without major upgrades, he chose a bold new look for the main floor rooms that included rich colors, plush textures, and statement pieces like these lamps that helped bring the space together."
"Often called Goddess Rain Lamps, they were especially popular in the 1970s. Clear mineral oil created a shimmery rain effect around the statue," the voiceover concluded.
Graceland's restoration team has carefully restored the original oil rain lamps to ensure they function just as Elvis intended. The lamps will be part of the upcoming Red Living Room display, set to debut in August ahead of Elvis Week 2025. The exhibit will be featured at Elvis Presley's Memphis, the complex located across the street from Graceland.
Graceland's red decor was still intact when Elvis died in 1977 and remained unchanged until the mansion opened for tours in 1982. At that time, the decision was made to restore the living room, music room, and dining room to reflect how they were decorated during Elvis's early years at Graceland.
Graceland will celebrate Elvis Week from August 8 through August 16.
Elvis Presley's Red Living Room Makes a Dramatic Return Ahead of Elvis Week 2025 first appeared on Parade on Jul 30, 2025
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