# Washington Private Club Expansions The Ned Washington Opens Overlooking the White House By Amy Duong | Published 2025-06-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ned-washington References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2025/05/31/neds-club-washington-dc-members-club-soho-house-stonehill-taylor/)  The Soho House group opens up a new location with the Ned Washington. It is designed to overlook the [White House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mawd), and the interiors follow the same theme by nodding to past presidents. The [Club Washington DC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-club-club) is designed by [Soho House Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soho-house) in collaboration with the American firm Stonehill Taylor. The Members of this private club will enter the space through the historic art deco lobby at the Walker Building and make their way to the ninth floor. Marinda Thomas, interiors associate at Stonehill Taylor, spoke to Dezeen more on the design, noting, "We wanted to honor some of the previous designs of the White House. There are several renovations that it has undergone that are pretty iconic." Image Credit: Frank Frances ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 40% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Historical Design Influences:** Nod to historical architecture in modern spaces is gaining traction, offering opportunities for design firms to merge classic and contemporary aesthetics. - **Luxury Membership Clubs:** Expansion of exclusive membership-based clubs in iconic urban locations serves as a testament to the growing demand for premium, curated social experiences. - **Cultural Heritage Interiors:** There is a rising trend of incorporating cultural heritage elements into interior design, creating a niche for designers skilled in blending tradition with modernity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality Design:** The hospitality industry is increasingly focusing on design that incorporates historical and cultural significance, attracting clients interested in meaningful space transformation. - **Luxury Lifestyle:** An evolution in the luxury lifestyle sector sees premium clubs and services enhancing their experiential offerings, targeting clientele who value exclusivity and heritage. - **Member-based Services:** The rise in member-based luxury services reflects a shift towards personalized and exclusive experiences, appealing to a clientele seeking unique social environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Membership Club Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soho-house.md) - [Members Club Bold Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soho-house-tokyo.md) - [Local Craftsmanship-Filled Member's Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soho-house-so-paulo.md) - [Shoreditch Members Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aethos.md) - [Whisky Culture Private Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soho-whisky-club.md) - [Luxurious Club Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penthouse-club.md) - [Upgraded Luxury Private Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-private-club.md) - [Modern Embassy Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosewood-chancery-hotel.md) - [Eccentric Soho Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martin-brudnizki.md)