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President Obama returned from vacation to a redecorated Oval Office. But the redo isn't as exciting as we hoped. Yes, the office did undergo a change (namely, the color scheme is now taupe and brown, rather than yellow), but the results are disappointingly similar to the rather bland décor that has been the norm in this room for years.
New items include taupe striped wallpaper, a walnut coffee table and a light brown cotton sofa, all made in the state of
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Is change always good? In this instance, I'm not sure. The decor seems to be pretty dull, especially considering how stylish the Obamas are. I think Michelle Obama should
For more pictures about the redecoration, visit NBC Washington.
