ROUGH POINT NEWPORT MANSION TOUR Maximalist Time Capsule Home of Doris Duke

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ROUGH POINT NEWPORT MANSION TOUR | Maximalist Time Capsule Home of Doris Duke

Today we’re stepping inside Rough Point in Newport, Rhode Island—a Gilded Age mansion and maximalist time capsule: lived-in, layered, and unmistakably Doris Duke. Join me as we explore a true time capsule, filled with treasures gathered over a lifetime. We’ll start with the house history, give a quick background on Miss Duke, and then tour every room of this Newport summer cottage, taking in her curated collections and the design choices that define her impeccable style.

Nearly everything you’ll see is hers and still in place, offering a more intimate understanding of the woman behind these gates and the art of collecting that fueled her creativity. Whether you’re an interior designer or a historic home lover, you’ll find ideas and inspiration from this one to bring back into your own home.

If you love historic house tours, Gilded Age interiors, maximalist decorating, and Newport mansions, you’ll feel right at home here. Hit 👍 and subscribe—it helps other vintage-home lovers find these tours.

🏛️ Rough Point is on the National Register of Historic Places and is preserved through the efforts of the Newport Restoration Foundation

📍Filmed in Newport, Rhode Island
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