Galleries – D.C. Temple Interior

The reception desk in the foyer of the Washington D.C. Temple, July 2021. This is where devout Latter-day Saints enter the temple. The refurbished art glass behind the desk now has LED backlighting to showcase the depiction of the Tree of Life described in the Book of Mormon. The Tree of Life represents eternal life and the love of God. Photo was taken July 2021. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

Modern design furnishings accompany a custom geometric-patterned rug and white marble flooring in the windowed bridge of the Washington D.C. Temple, July 2021. Crossing the bridge from the reception desk into the temple itself suggests a departure from the cares of the world toward celestial tranquility. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

Modern design furnishings accompany a custom geometric-patterned rug and white marble flooring in the windowed bridge of the Washington D.C. Temple, July 2021. Crossing the bridge from the reception desk into the temple itself suggests a departure from the cares of the world toward celestial tranquility. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

Entering the domed, oval rotunda of the Washington D.C. Temple. The rotunda features African anegre and maple hardwood and mid-century modern furnishings, April 2022. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

Original artwork portraying the Savior’s return in His glory accompanied by heralding angels is the focus in the domed oval-shaped rotunda of the Washington D.C. Temple, April 2022. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

The unique domed oval design of the Washington D.C. Temple rotunda features African anegre and maple hardwood and mid-century modern furnishings, April 2022. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

One of six instruction rooms in the Washington D.C. Temple, July 2021. This is where devout Latter-day Saints learn about God’s creation, the purpose of life, and how to become more like Him and His Son, Jesus Christ. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

The brides’ room inside the Washington D.C. Temple features a cherry blossom-patterned rug, crystal sconces and chandelier, July 2021. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

The baptistry in the Washington D.C. Temple, July 2021. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

The baptismal font in the Washington D.C. Temple is shouldered by oxen, representing the 12 tribes of Israel, made of cast terrazzo. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Washington D.C. Temple stained glass windows that span the east and west towers have been refurbished. Each piece of colored glass was removed, cleaned and reinstalled in updated, weather-insulated frames—by hand. The work was completed by the same company of artisans who first created the art glass, July 2021. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

A sitting area inside the Washington D.C. Temple, with the grand staircase and stained glass wall in the background. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

The staircase, backlit by stained glass, spans the length of the east and west towers of the Washington D.C. Temple, July 2021. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

The domed oval and pointed arch motifs culminate in the Celestial Room of the Washington D.C. Temple. Entering this sacred space symbolizes the ultimate progression one can achieve toward heaven itself. The newly added Austrian-crafted crystal chandelier is a central focus with 12 supporting chandeliers set in their individual pointed-arch alcoves. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

The celestial room inside the renovated Washington D.C. Temple features gold leaf-adorned walls, a central crystal chandelier supported by 12 smaller chandeliers in individual pointed-arch alcoves and modern design furnishings, July 2021. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

The assembly room in the Washington D.C. Temple, July 2021. This room is reminiscent of temples of the 19th century. In this room, senior leaders of the Church meet with local leadership to discuss Church matters. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

The doors of the celestial room inside the renovated Washington D.C. Temple feature brass escutcheons engraved with the image of the temple and shaped like the temple’s footprint. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

One of 10 sealing rooms inside the Washington D.C. Temple, July 2021. A central crystal chandelier augments the domed oval motif prevalent in many areas of the temple. Here, marriages are performed that unite couples and their families forever. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

The chapel inside the Washington D.C. Temple, January 2022. ©2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.