New-York tribune., 1901-07-24
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IN BUILDING ONES HOME

1t has been said that the architect of small
mouse has harder task than he who designs
mansion To combine the artistic. the convenient
anu 'he economical is not an easy matter yet
IL Is sometimes successfully achieved
Some of the successful small houses
have been designed by the architect in coIabora-
tion with the prospective chatelane. Even though
TIE latter is usually ignorant of architecture her
common sense and practical experience are valu-
able adJuncts to the artistic skill of the profess
sionaL Such house built this year near New
York, is worth describing for the benefit of those
who hope build soon.
The house is built of stone up the second
story, and above that the outside is covered with
shingles that curved on the lower edge. They
are finished with weather gray stain not paint.
that harmonizes well with the stone below. A
Few dormer windows and porches give added
pcturesqueness. Thus far all was due TO the
architect, with the exception of the pretty little
poruco at the back, large enough for the maids TO
swing a hammock in and to have Il comfortable
rocking chair That was the suggestion of the
housemother herself who takes a human interest
IN her two neat handed Phyllises and wants
them to be happy
The house is entered through a small vestibule,
with a seat built in at one side and an umbrella
closet at the other. The double doors made in
me old fashioned way sometimes in early
New England houses. That is they are in two
parts swinging separately, so tnat the upper
nalI can be opened If desired. while the lower Is
closed. Inc upper half is wholly OF glass, set in
small diamond panes. and as this part is generally
open pen the ne effect is that of easement wtnaow;
me nall Is not large, but is square, and has a
ing from e Mte f9P % 9Sf to ae
give entrance TO drawing room at the side and
dining room at the back. This arrangement gives
only of medium size
Upstairs is a square hall from which the four
sleeping and bath open, 1t receives light
rom window over the stairs. On the floor above
two maids The servants bathroom is in the
basement, but is complete and well finished as
any other, with white enamelled tub and open
plumbing.
The furnishing Is in character with the house
simple; tasteful and comfortable. -
go 9e ma ha Is nlShed IN r4ugn plaster cGorfG ad h fth
lumber and dark green. A small library table or
and beside the table. stands roomy chair of an
nrn lew pctures ane soG9 in
| stained oak, The draperies between the hall and
of wood green corduroy and those on the inside
are deep red in color. to harmonize with the fur
Old rose is the dominant tone in the drawing vim
shade, while the ceiling, is a fainter tint The The
wb gro Of S e ap desigg of Olive
and old blue The window draPeries are go od 5 rose
an abundance Of green.
S g ia 9ng Too1 ve and IS npbostered in
a material similar that of the draperies The
place. the keyboard facing the windows, and its
creates cosey corner for the back OF the room;
with teakwood tabouret, dtyan and screen OF OF
giit a34 in enameed Wood frames Win few
good plaster relieves of classic subjects FORM tne
decoration
The dining is finished in olive grsen to the the
room at the height OF the doors. The shelf Is
stained a warm golden brown and the wall above
shows the same tint. Pitchers plates and quantity
shaped Jars majolica. Italian and Moorish manu-
facture, placed intervals on the she'll wheFe
their odd and brilliant coloring makes charming
frieZe. .,
The woodwork and furniture are Of Flemish oek
and the rug is Daghestan. with mlnglng OF ar @ \
harmonious shades. There are no pictures IN tns
room pottery and cabinet of choice china supply
ing all needed ornament. -, =,
The same simplicity and good taste are shown N n
the upstairs. but the servants room Is WotIl
special description AS before mentioned, X s lat
and well lighted. and its arrangement converts y
practically into rooms yet each Is brighter a'
more cheerful than could have been possible u
they were actually partitioned. white iron ben-
stead stands on each side OF the room. WITH a
white eramelled dressing case at one end ana a
white iron washstand the other. Al each VIII
dow is a wicker rocking chair beside WICKER
table all in white. and before each bedstead u a
large denim rug OF dark blue. with little white
for relief Down the middle OF the room Ia = NOV
sbe partition made OF three large Japanese screens
Joined by tapes This provides entire seciuson LOT LOT
each maid, and there are two closets e11csly
alike in the room both have ample conve2isence s aor
their clothing The walls OF rough whtte pas
ter and number Of pretty magazine plGtrS,s p, ,,, IN
colors framed IN dark wood, give deiBi'luilS
cosey and comfortable appearance