The formal dining room is the main room visitors see when entering the home, and we wanted it to make a statement. We removed box shutters that hid the beautiful French doors, letting in significantly more light. We added floor-to-ceiling curtains, beautifully framing the view of the newly styled outside patio and lending a casual elegance to the room. We updated the existing dining table with new, modern chairs, and added a new rug and accessories that carry the tones and textures throughout the home. Lastly, we added a dramatic chandelier that adds so much style to the space while still achieving a casual, California feel.