Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-16
A REsTrUL HOME.
Attractive House That a Woman De-
signed and Furnished.

signed and FURNISHED.
a suburban house lately finished by
a young business man Of New York
war largely designed by his wife. after
Swiss chalet suggestions, obtained
during a three months visit 10 pir-
turcsque Switzerland. The external
form was modified sufficiently to make
II harmonic with It's more prosaic
New Jersey surroundings. but much Of
the interior follows pretty closely the
Swisa Idea.
Of course. the house Is 81 wood and
beams and posts are left exposed In The
frankcst way. Little plaster il visible
either in ceilings or walls and all the
| wood is simply oiled-not stained or
painted. The entrance hall IL square
| and roomy. with a row Of quaint win
dows At one side. These are four in
number and are built about four feet
| q above the floor. Each has six small
panes Of glass and is separated from
| its peighbor only by a double mould
ing The wall at each end and above Is
panelled and below the windows Is d
wide scat that extends their entire
length. Beneath II II a series Of small
has a cushion Of warm woodbrown
corduroy that harmoniZos pleasantly
with the oak used throughout. A rod
81 brass is fastened above the windows
- hold short curtain of yellow silk
tEat can be pushed aside as desired. =
4 balcony is built on three sides Of
tn" ball. This arrangement gives the
hall the height Of the two stories.
which adds much 10 its dignity and
beauty. "a
The stairs leading to the balcony are
| brnac and gently sloped and areIbroken
nearly midway by turn and a land
ing. Support is given to the balcony
by great square oak beams. w.
Opposite the stairs is the fireplace.
simple structure faced with rough
"cobblestones." with massive beam
| introduced as mantel shelf. The stone
facing is continued 10 the balcony. and
at each side a small closet is let in,
in a manner strongly suGgs sive of what
was known az the rum closets" in old
New England farmhouses of the
colonial period.
The furnishing ~ the hall is beau,i-
fully simple. \ large Oriental rug of
dul tints lies n0 the middle Of the poll
shed ipor. and on ii stands a large.
oblung library table Of oak, thanked bw
a massive reading chair 81 two. i re-
r!ining chair If oak. with cushions Of
| Iull green corduroy stamped with vel
| low crinons. Is at one side OF the ire
place and few other comfortable
chairs OF simple design are the only
Other articles Of furniture. The deco
| ration IN Ut the slightest a rifle and
other wariike "reminiscences of the
owners term ~ service in the Spanish
war are arranged on the beams that
| support the balcony. ON the mantel
| u a tall pewter mug that gave many 4
| draught of ale To an ancestor Of the
| chatalaiuc. i'll 'merric England: \
| =lowiu-: copper vessel from Russia
| and one or two smaller pieces of metal
work on the front ot the mantcl
| beam hangs . pipe rack quantity
| carved. that n = souvenir " college
| days and is filled with pipes dating
| back To that same dcle,tablc period.
Opposite the windows ~ thn draw
| iug-r"om. in which tho same simplicity
| Is ohserva bic \ few good watercolors
are On the rough plaster spaces. which
| are tinted q soft. hrcwnsh yellow 4
| Few good rugs are On the floor. A long.
| low set Of book shelves is ut one side OF
| the door. and one its top arc some bits
| o; hronz" and plaster casts. The
| furniture Is of the ample and severe
| type of Colonial days. upholstered in
wood greens. browns and yellows. The
| fireplace Is inclosed III solid oak and
tn" tail androns are Of brightly polish
| ~ brass.
Throughout the house the same rest
| full scheme Of color and simplicity of
| ARA nc"ment are seen. Everything
| looks as If it deserves to and will last
| Tor wears. having the beauty OF good
| taSt" ana honest workmanship.
| The gas fixtures are. in all cases,
| mace to represent candle holders,
| whether as Candelabrum or sconce.