Since the 1930s, every president except Jimmy Carter has redecorated the Oval Office at the beginning of their term(s).
Here is the office as decorated by George W. Bush:
And here is the remodel by Barack Obama:
And a side-by-side view:
How do you think Obama’s team did?
Here’s a story of the decorating. Photos by AP.
This was a difficult vote because both have some good qualities. I like the wall paper from Obama, but I prefer the carpet and bigger seal of Bush.