New-York tribune., 1901-08-19

Mrs. f, NJ. H.-Many thanks; You arc 10 be con-
! graduated on having acquired real summer
nome. even though small and unpretentjous. The
furnishing should he the easier for that fact
Perhaps ne best way 10 give the hints YOU re-
quest will be 10 describe what was done with
somewhat similar country home last summer in
which the result highly satisfactory
1t was on small New England farm. and was
extremely shabby. to begin with In which respec.
you certainly have the advantage. Nothing could
be better than that dun red and weather rheaten
gray for the outside, and the dark oak stained wood
for the interior.
The house mentioned SO shabby that it had
70 be entirely repapered. and the whole lower floor
was hung in green cartridge paper clear 10
the ceiling. picture moulding OF dark green
enamelcd wood finished Il The moulding was
plain wood when bought from tho village carpen-
ter. and the enamel was applied at home 50 tha,
the cost slight.
The furniture in the living room is covered
with dark green art denim with graceful ara
besque design IN lighter tones The cot which
serves as the principal seat has "a rufiic Of the
denim all around. lacked on IN prlm box pIeats
! The mattress IS covered with the same material,
so tnat II Is complete without other drapcry The
addition OF multitude OF cushions. All green and
white and golden yellow. makes delightful resting
place. Tho large japanese rug IS dark green and
white. and the effect OF the whole delicousy cool
and refreshing
The pictures inexpensive etchnEs OF beautiful
landscapes. bought AZ department store. ana are
well suited In their simplicity the other Furnish
ings. The long. shelf above the fireplace Is
ornamented with two old brass caudIestIcks and
some OF the quaint white china with red and green
decoration. OF the Colonial potteries \ tall
wrought iron lamp stands beside the plano and its
immense shade Of deep red gives the one decided
spot OF color In the room
In the sitting room-a drawing room would be
out OF place In such a house-the furniture IS up
holstered with Fayly fowered chintz and the large
rug IS richly toned Bahndur. The curtains are OF
madras IN soft green ground with faint red
and yellow design. This room has much more color
than the other, and seems a cheerful retreat
cool evenings and rainy days The pictures here
large carbon photographs OF fine paintings and
add TO the warmth as well as the dignity Of the
The dining room has five absurd little windows
that have a charmingly picturesque appearance.
cred top and bottom small brass rods and tied
back In diamond shaped openings with ribbons
Ing covers the floor
There are number Of bedrooms. al differently
scribed example.
II has dormer windows. Of course. or il would
be- a New England farmhouse. and they form
the principal charm OF the room. The paper Is as
when the house built, as could he found in
modern shop. ana mas creamy Whte GrouIIu W, w.
small punches OF howers scattered over soil'
In chintz design. II covers the soping ceiling
OF trailing roses which gives almost me APpJI1r
ance OF uniform height to the walls, The window
Covered With oxbl"od timi1 hprInn over which
few small moquette rugs laid. An old white
iron bedstcad with brass knobs, was enamSlled
pink for this room and looks extremely up TO date
and a white iron toilet stand was similarly treated
with equal success. A cheap pine bureau received
the dainty touch ana In Its pink enamel dress
looks all that art could desire
The bedstead has valance cover and bolster 81
slip Of white chintZ. with pink flowers, ana the
wicker rocking chair Is cushioned with the same same
A small square oal; table Of extreme chGAPhtSSS
shares I'm the pink enamel outlay. with much prom
to It's appearance. and pretty princess tinp vi
rosebud patterned china completes the harihTtnS,
There are no pictures None are needed III SUN d
room. unless there is absolute overflow oI SUI"
treasures. .., ,,,a :,
The basic in the furnishing OF this room may
be varied almost to unlimited eNtehi pS -
woman OF taste and quick perceptions, anu WIN WH
be equally successful I'm blue. green or yellow. I
low would be especially suited to uaTh' N0O+
room as II is sunshiny in itself.