The State Dining room of the White House has been refurbished with new arm chairs, side chairs, and draperies suspended from carved and gilded poles, as seen Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in Washington.

A newly redecorated WH State Dining Room was unveiled, featuring peacock blue and ecru-striped silk draperies, among other historically inspired changes.

WASHINGTON — A newly redecorated White House State Dining Room was unveiled last week, featuring peacock blue and ecru-striped silk draperies, among other historically inspired changes. The room ...