New-York tribune., 1902-04-28
DECORATING INTERIORS.
SUGGESTIONS FOR COLOR SCHEMES IN
HALLS AND DINING ROOMS

HALLS AND DINING ROOMS.
"1nterior decoration is an art It is the art OF
bringing together in perfect harmony kindred forms
and blending colors," says a writer in The Ophoi-
sterer." In the same measure as a discord Will
disturb and sometimes upset symphony in music
so a cashing dash Of color in wall floor or window
decoration or a piece Of furniture, mantelpece or
chandelier not IN form with its surroundings VIII
create a dssonance IN otherwise harmonious
interior. 80
There are many persons, not familiar with
market values in the wide range OF drapery stuffs
and decorative articles. who are under the false
impression that q successful scheme OF interior
decoration requires large expenditure of money
Even where money is spent avishly the results
are often unsatisfactory, and sometimes falure IS
complete Yet where the means are limited ana
the expenditure is of necessity relatively small
artistic skill and good judgment often produce
gratifying results The general effect Is not oe-
pendent on the costlness Of the wall paper the
carpets and the draperies. but on the color sense
and skill with which they are combined
'As you enter a home the hall gives the hrst
impression of the interior. and this impression
should be e good one. A good color for the wood
work OF a reception hall would be either natural
or green oak. II the former is used the wall
paper may be steel blue or green With the latter
either rich red or be used. Solid color
burlaps are very suitable for the walls The cell
ing should have decoration in heraIdc or
Gothic style II the hall is square and spacious 1t
may be treated room, being furnished with
pictures and ornaments. If the floor is of hard
wood an Oriental rug in proper colors vii! leno a
charm and the appearance OF coslneSs anu CON- .
forI In hangings there is overabundance or
fabrics which may be used to good advantage. sucn
as tapestries and velours. Verona velours ana
yelours with leather applique or borders
1T is only few years since al! pa!iors "SIe
furnished in white and gold presenting very nat
most appropriate for modern par!or. with TINS
eny good color. especially nile green or rose can
be used with great effect. , .
THE walls may be treated in two toned procdue
paper oil color silk brocade; or tapestry may De
employed If the latter the wall spaces can be dl
yfded in panels. A plain wall is pleasantly releVed
by a good frieze If the height OF the room per
n1its and a decorated ceiling. There is a great
tendency to simplicity in draperies to-day SInal
figured silk armures and brocades are USED 10 a
gTeat extent. In some rooms with high ceilings
and plain window frames. cornces and embroidered
amfreouins in good FORM go , -,
The floor covering must harmonic with the wan
bangings and the writer absolutely prompts the
For the library, Empire green is suggested Tor
wall color In buTlap, plain paper or on palht::
Here all the family and other portraits OF interest,"
NAV be gathered. Figured tapestry or Velours IS
advised for draperfes 80 . ... Z.
in the house and demands careful treatment
Flemish oak woodwork and furniture produce a
reasent contrast with solid red solid Dutcn piu
walls The lower part Of the walls may be or
nIajn blIrIap paper or paint, while the upper part
means of a frescoed frieze in German or French
Eenaissance Recently the upper thlrd or diIing
rooo walls has effectively treated by painting
y TIltch landscape marine view into them IN
bangings bold colored velourS. with plack iealhSf
annbroidery to harmonize with the Flemish woodss
| unrk is nlea sing This is merely one method or
| treatment There are hundreds OF others equaly