Before-and-After Photos Show Changes Trump's White House Decor Changes - Business Insider


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Oval Office Makeover

President Donald Trump's return to the White House has resulted in significant changes to the Oval Office's decor. His signature maximalist style, featuring extensive use of gold, is now prominent.

Key Changes

  • Rug Replacement: Trump replaced Joe Biden's dark blue rug (originally designed for Bill Clinton) with a lighter rug previously used during his first term.
  • Flag Additions: Trump added military flags to the Oval Office, complementing the existing American and Presidential Seal flags.
  • Gold Embellishments: Extensive gold detailing has been added to the ceiling trim, fireplace mantle, and walls.
  • Portrait Changes: Trump replaced Biden's prominent Franklin D. Roosevelt portrait with one of George Washington and added more portraits to create a gallery wall. He also added historical gold urns and baskets.
  • Personal Touches: Gold coasters featuring Trump's name have also been incorporated.

These changes reflect Trump's well-known preference for opulent gold decor, consistent with the style of his other properties, such as Trump Tower and Mar-a-Lago.

Further renovations are planned, including transforming the Rose Garden into a patio.

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  • Donald Trump has brought his love of maximalism and gold furnishings to the Oval Office.
  • He added gold embellishments to the walls, ceiling trim, and fireplace mantle.
  • He also swapped out Joe Biden's rug and presidential portrait choices.
The Oval Office is looking a little bit different lately.Every US president makes new interior design choices upon entering the White House, often reflecting their personal tastes or political views.In his second nonconsecutive term, President Donald Trump has incorporated his love of maximalism and gold furnishings into the Oval Office.More White House renovations are in the works. Trump told Fox News he plans to install stone tiles over the grass in the White House Rose Garden to turn it into a patio that he says will be better suited for large events."The grass just doesn't work," Trump told Fox News host Laura Ingraham in March.Take a look inside Trump's redecorated White House to see the changes he's made since former President Joe Biden left office.The White House did not respond to a request for comment. Biden's dark-blue Oval Office rug was originally designed for Bill Clinton. Joe Biden's Oval Office rug. Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz The rug, which featured the presidential seal in the center, was designed by Kaki Hockersmith, an interior designer based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Upon returning to the White House, Trump replaced it with a lighter rug used by Ronald Reagan. Donald Trump's Oval Office rug during his first term. Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian The rug's design includes the presidential seal, a sunbeam pattern, and olive branches along the border as a symbol of peace.Trump also used the rug during his first term. Biden only had two flags in the Oval Office. Joe Biden in the Oval Office. Alex Wong/Getty Images Biden displayed an American flag and a flag with the presidential seal. Trump added the flags of different branches of the US military. Donald Trump at the Resolute Desk. JIM WATSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Trump's Oval Office features the flags of the Army, the Marine Corps, and the Navy. During Biden's presidency, the Oval Office's ceiling didn't feature any additional embellishments. Joe Biden on a video call in the Oval Office. Official White House Photo by Erin Scott The crown molding on the ceiling matched the cream wallpaper. Trump added gold trim to the crown molding on the ceiling. Donald Trump's Oval Office. Avi Ohayon /Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images The gold embellishments matched the gold curtains, which remained in place from Biden's presidency. Biden's Oval Office featured a prominent portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the Oval Office. Alex Wong/Getty Images Biden also hung portraits of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton together to symbolize the benefits of different opinions, as well as portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Trump added additional portraits and numerous gold embellishments to the space. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Trump added more portraits with decorative frames to create an Oval Office gallery wall. He also replaced Biden's portrait of FDR with one of George Washington and displayed historic gold urns and baskets from the White House collection on the mantle. Trump also incorporated smaller gold details, such as coasters, branded with his name. A gold coaster in Donald Trump's Oval Office. MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Trump's love of gold decor is well-known. His Trump Tower penthouse in New York City features numerous gilded ceilings, furniture pieces, and artwork. Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, also includes a ballroom covered in gold from floor to ceiling.

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