New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
oHrLDRENs SEASIDE COSTUMES
4 RESTFUL HOME.
ATTRACTIVE HOUSE THAT A WOMAN De
SIGNED AND FURNISHED-TREAT-
MENT OF A HALL.

A suburban house lately finished by young
business man OF New-York largely designed
by his wife, after Swiss chalet suggestions. OBJ
tained during three months visit to picturesque
Switzerland. The external form was modified suf1-
ciently make it harmonize with its more prosaic
New-Jersey surroundings. but much OF the interior
follows pretty closely the Swiss idea.
OF course. the house IS Of wood. and beams and
posts left exposed in the frankest way Little
plaster is visible either in ceilings walls, and
all the wood is simply oiled-not stained painted
The entrance hall IS square and roomy. with
row of quaint windows at one side. These are four
in number and built about four feet above the
floor. Each has six small panes Of glass and is
separated from its neighbor only by a double
moulding The wall at each end and above IS
panelled. and below the windows is a wide seat
that extends their entire length Beneath II Is a
series of small closets with panelled doors The
seat has a cushion of warm woodorown corduroy
that harmonizes pleasantly with the oak used
throughout rod Of brass IS fastened above the
windows to hold short curtains OF yellow silk that
can be pushed aside desired.
A balcony is built three sides ot the hall
This arrangement gives the hall the height o. the
two stories. which adds much TO its dignity and
beauty.
The stairs leading 10 the balcony are broad and
gently soped and are broken nearly midway by a
turn and landing. Support is given TO the balcony
by great square oak beams.
Opposite the stairs is the fireplace simple
structure faced with rough cobblestones with a
massive beam introduced as mantel shelf The ne
each side a small closet is let in in manner
strongly suggestive Of what was known as the
rum closets in old NewEngland farmhouses of
the Colonial period.
The furnishing of the hall is beautifully simple
A large Oriental rug OF dull tnts lies on the middle
of the polished floor, and II stands large, oo-
long library table Of oak, fanked by massive
reading chair or two. A reclining chair of oak.
with cushions Of duh green corduroy stamped with
yellow griffons is side Of the fireplace, and
a few other comfortable chairs OF simple design
are the only other articles Of furniture The deco
ration is OF the slightest A rife and other war
like "reminiscences Of the owners term OF service IN
The Spanish war are arranged on the beams that
support the balcony. On the mantel Is a tail pew
ter mug that gave many a drauGht OF ale TO an
ancestor of the chatelaine, in ''merrie England
two smaller pieces metal work. On the front OF
the mantel beam hangs pipe rack quantity
carved. that is q souvenir OF college days ana Is
filed with pipes dating back 10 that same deectdoe
period. .
Opposite the windows is the drawing room, In
which the same simplicity is observable Few
good watercolors are the rough plaster spaces,
! which are tinted a soft. brownish yellow a few
good rugs are on the floor A long, low set OF
top some bits of bronze and plaster casts; The
furniture of the ample and severe type Of Colonidl
DAYS. upholstered in wood greens, browns ana yell
lows. The fireplace Is inclosed IN solid oak and the
tail androns are of brightly polished brass.
Through0ut the house the same restful scheme OF
color and simplicity Of Arrangement are seen Every
thing looks If II deserves 20 and VIII last ior
years having the beauty Of good taste and honest
workmanship
The gas fixtures arc, in all cases, made to repre-
candle holders. whether as candelabrum or