But the Obama family didn’t return totheir former Chicago home.
Instead, they remained in Washington D.C., albeit not in the White House.
According toThe Chicago Tribune, this was a highly unusual move.
Surprisingly, the Obamas have managed to live a quiet and relatively private life in the busy city.
Let’s take a peek inside this nine-bedroom mansion that the Obamas call home, shall we?
The family’s house also sits up from the street, making it look even more stately.
A simple curved path of steps leads you to the front entry beneath an aged copper portico.
It somehow is both incredibly cozy and impressive all at the same time.
Butthe former first lady confirmed to Oprah Winfreythat the new home she and her familyboughtis indeed peaceful.
So, how close are the two houses really?
According toThe Washington Post, it’s only about a three-minute walk between the two residences.
She told Degeneres that “people actually trip out” when she opens the front door.
Can’t you just picture them getting a pizza delivered for the first time?
That unsuspecting person must’ve gotten the surprise of a lifetime.
Michelle continued, saying that their pets are also getting used to their new place.
“So the doorbell rings and they’re like, ‘Mmm, I never heard that before.'”
I, you know, I was responsible."
Thankfully, Michelle has good taste in homes.
According to the expert, the Obamas incorporated a mix of bold modern art as well as neutral colors.
Perhaps they did the same with their new abode.
What do you want?
What do you need?’
and I made myself toast.
Cheese toast," she divulged.
Michelle then brought her toast outside, where she sat on the stoop overlooking her backyard alongside her dogs.
“And it’s that quiet moment of me settling into this new life,” she poetically stated.Ah.
The yard itself provides plenty of entertaining space.
Can’t you just imagine Barack Obama grilling up someburgersduring a Fourth of July barbecue?
“They’re like, ‘What’s that?'”
she said of Bo and Sunny hearing barking for the first time.
“And I’m like, ‘Yep, we’re in the real world now, fellas.'”
Michelle quickly quipped, “Oh, no, no, no.”
She continued, saying, “He no, no he still talks about this.
He got so shortchanged on this whole deal.
He doesn’t have enough closet space.”
Michelle shrugged and looked out at the audience.
“Sorry,” she joked.
As the couple’s house was built in the early 1920s,a lack of closet spaceis not uncommon.
Sure, Michellecouldshare part of the space with her husband, but who would want to do that?
No hard feelings, Barack.
Sheneedsthat space forher seriously amazing wardrobe.
But those aren’t the only two places you could sit in the home back in 2014.
Another small sitting area featured enough seating for at least five people and overlooked the expansive outdoor space.
“He’s got the smallest room for his office,” Michelle Obama revealed onThe Ellen Degeneres Show.
“Sasha actuallykilledin this house,” the former first lady told Degeneres.
“She has, like, this two-room suite.
It’s all decked out.
She’s got like a living room area and a bedroom and she designed it.”
The mom of two continued, “So, [Barack’s] really hatin’ on her.”
We can see why, but, as Michelle told the show’s host, Sasha deserves it.
After all, sheis"the baby."
As the 2014 real estate listing shows, Sasha’s suite was once a nursery and playroom.
But since she’s not aliteralbaby anymore, we’re sure this space has been updated.
Actually, not even close.
“She’s away at college.
You don’twasterooms on college kids,” the former first lady joked, inciting laughter from the audience.
She’s totally right.
Yet and still, you could probably argue that Malia’s bedroom is cooler than her father’s office.
Watch out, though, Malia.
Your dad might just convert it into a study while you’re at school.
Asthe 2014 listingshowed, the home was fully updated and move-in ready.
The kitchen was modernized with stunning countertops and great appliances.
The bathrooms, too, featured marble tiling and countertops.
However, some rooms did need repurposing.
Of course, the rooms, even though updated, may not have been to Michelle Obama’s taste.
Although inquiring mindswantto know, we’ll have to wait for the Obamas to dish the deets.
Even after leaving the White House, though, sleep is still important.
Although the room isn’t extravagantly large, statement furniture can still fit comfortably.
You may not think of a basement as being exciting, but hear us out.
For one thing, the lowest floor of the Kalorama mansion ishugeand fully finished.
Could that be where Barack Obama keeps all ofhis favorite books?
One can only guess.
The best part about this basement, though, is the kitchen.
Yes, that’s right, the Obamas havetwokitchens, as seen in the home’s 2014 listing.
And the one in the basement looks as stunning as the one upstairs.
Will the Obamas sell their house?
He continued, “Transferring someone in the middle of high school tough.”
Though, Michelle Obama isn’t worried too much about having an empty nest.
