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hlthe2b

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9. I really like the wallpaper. The striped paper that Trump had was gawd-awful

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Wed Jan 20, 2021, 06:42 PM

Jan 2021

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WAPO: A look inside Biden's Oval Office (here explains the paintings & busts already displayed) [View all] hlthe2b Jan 2021 OP

I know it's petty but oldtime dfl_er Jan 2021 #1

Those were Clintons, as was the blue rug. He will get to request his own choice for both to be made hlthe2b Jan 2021 #3

I have to agree with you Submariner Jan 2021 #4

The gold drapes were Clintons. Trump's slightly lighter yellow gold drapes were removed. hlthe2b Jan 2021 #6

There are some nasty stains on the wall and moulding behind the MLK bust. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #34

Perhaps the mark of Big Macs thrown in anger. KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2021 #39

Pretty much what it looks like. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #41

There's a door there. The stain is from people shutting the door and not using the door knob. marble falls Feb 2021 #51

Ah thanks - that's the hidden door? lagomorph777 Feb 2021 #52

Other than the big ol' door knob it looks very well hidden. marble falls Feb 2021 #53

Looking at the Oval Offices they have color photos of.... SunStar Jan 2021 #10

I totally agree the gold curtains have to go. They're tacky and a symbol of the way Liberal In Texas Jan 2021 #23

Speaking of gold... Duppers Jan 2021 #29

Wallpaper is an abomination. I've spent many miserable hours removing it. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #35

Once had a long hallway coming in our front door... Duppers Jan 2021 #42

Pure Class! 😍 SheltieLover Jan 2021 #2

Filled with the likenesses of admirable leaders. Glad portrait of Andrew Jackson has been removed. nature-lover Jan 2021 #5

Gawd yes! Duppers Jan 2021 #31

Things look refreshingly different but whether old or new....ditch the drapes. yonder Jan 2021 #7

Yes oldtime dfl_er Jan 2021 #11

I'm sure bdamomma Jan 2021 #33

For those interested, this article shows/discusses previous offices. Hortensis Jan 2021 #8

I really like the wallpaper. The striped paper that Trump had was gawd-awful hlthe2b Jan 2021 #9

Careful Duppers Jan 2021 #30

Well, there were photos of it with Trump--that's why I edited it from assuming Obama, but regardless hlthe2b Jan 2021 #32

Thanks! Duppers Jan 2021 #38

Yep, they both used it. Duppers Jan 2021 #48

I like that colour for drapes bdamomma Jan 2021 #36

I like the wallpaper PatSeg Jan 2021 #45

Always amazing how the whole place can be replaced in less than 24 hours question everything Jan 2021 #12

ITA - The gold drapes have got to go. 3catwoman3 Jan 2021 #13

The drapes are Biden's choice. Klaralven Jan 2021 #17

Understood. For me, they are just too reminiscent... 3catwoman3 Jan 2021 #18

The walls, drapes and furniture colors are too reminiscent of "old hotel room". Klaralven Jan 2021 #22

I looked thru the pictures in the link... 3catwoman3 Jan 2021 #44

yes the blue rug is gorgeous. Drapes can be changed although i'm all good for the time being given onetexan Jan 2021 #24

And what is important PatSeg Jan 2021 #46

Love the painting The Avenue in the Rain Captain_New_York Jan 2021 #14

So glad that Jackson is gone... Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #15

He needs an Obama painting. Renew Deal Jan 2021 #16

That should be coming out of Cha Jan 2021 #20

Beautiful & Cozy! No More Hawking BEANS Cha Jan 2021 #19

In deed. Not to mention the historicity of the office - so many decisions have & continue to be made onetexan Jan 2021 #26

Aloha, onetexan! Well said Cha Jan 2021 #49

I really like it, mostly because it was stripped of everything Trump Hekate Jan 2021 #21

Aren't those the gold curtains Trump got, or,swapped out, to moonscape Jan 2021 #25

Bobby Kennedy! I like Joe Biden more every day. Roisin Ni Fiachra Jan 2021 #27

I hate Donald Trump for ruining the color gold for me... SKKY Jan 2021 #28

I think bdamomma Jan 2021 #37

Yep, I call it PTSD light... SKKY Jan 2021 #43

Those photos will give Rethugs an instant wedgie...... KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2021 #40

I love that the most dominant picture is of FDR PatSeg Jan 2021 #47

office JoanDown Feb 2021 #50