Colorful and Calm
Just off the entry is the dining area. This dining room looks out into the private courtyard. Since the roof is seen from the dining room, the roof shingles were chosen very carefully. They are architectural dimensional shingles. The Zen like appeal of the courtyard flows into the dining space. The dining room walls are the same color as the courtyard exterior walls, blending inside and out. The horizontal lines of the chandelier continue the horizontal feel of the houses exterior. French chairs and table are a nice eclectic contrast. The carved trim on the top of these antique French chairs give them an Asian look. A low horizontal tea light helps maintain the horizontal relaxed feel at the table top.