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

suburban house lately finished by young
business man Of New-York largely designed
by his wife. after Swiss chalet suggestions. OBJ
tained during a three months visit 10 picturesque
Switzerland The external form was modified sufl-
ciently make Il harmoniZe with its more prosalc
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-uot stained painted
The entrance hall IS square and roomy. with
Of quaint windows al one side. These are four
IN number and built about four feet above the
floor. Each has six small Of glass and is
separated from its neighbor only by double
moulding The wall each end and above IS
paneled 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 cushion OF warm woodorOwn corduroy
that harmonizes pleasantly with the oak used
throughout. A rod Of brass is fastened above the
windows hold short curtains OF yellow SILK that
can be pushed aside desired
A balcony is built on three sides % the hall
This arrangement gives the hau the height o. the
TWO stories. which adds much 10 its dignity and
beauty
The stairs leading 10 the balcony are broad and
gently slopec and are broken nearly midway by a
turn and q landing Support is given 10 the balcony
by great square oak beams
Opposite the stairs is the fireplace a simple
structure faced wltn rough 'cobbestones, with a
massive beam introduced as mantel shelf The
stone facing IS continued TO the balcony, ana at
each side a small closet is let in IL manner
strongly suggestive Of what was known as the
rum closets in old New-Engand farmhouses OF
the Colonial period.
The furnishing OF the hall is beautifully simple
A large Oriental OF duh tints lies the middle
of the polished floor. ana u stands large Oh
long library table Of oak, r1nked Uy massive
reading chair two. 4 reclining chair Of oak,
with Gus lious of duh green corduroy stamped with
yellow lFlnOus, is side Of the fireplace. and
a few other comfortable chairs OF simple design
-ation is III The slightest. a rife and other war
Ike "Reminiscences OF the owners term OF service IN
the Spanish war arranged on the beams that
support the balcony. On the mantel Is a tall pew
ter mug that gave many d-auSht OF ale 10 an
ancestor Of the chatelaine, IN merrle England ,
a glowing copper vessel from Russia and one or
two smaller pieces OF metal work on the front OF
the mante beam hangs a pipe rack. quantity
carved. that is "a souvenir Of college days. and Is
ned pipes dating back 70 that same delectab!e
period.
Opposite the windows is the drawing room, in
which the same simplicity is observable 4 few
good watercoOrs are on the rough plaster spaces
which tinted a soft. b-ownish yellow. \ few
gooa rugs are on the floor A long. low set ot
book shelves is AZ side of the door, and on us
top bits Of bronze and plaster casts. The
furniture Of ample and type Of Colonial
days, upholstered In wood greens, browns and yel-
lows The fireplace Is inclosed IN solid oak and the
tail androns % brightly polished brass
ThrouEh0ut the house the restfUl scheme Of
color and simplicity of arrange ment are seen Every
thing looks n r. deserves 20 and VIII last FOR
years, having the beauty ot good taste ana honest
workmanship
The gas fixtures arc in all cases made to repre-
sent candle holders. whether as candelabrum or
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