The Washington times., 1906-01-31
CHlLDRENS ROOMS
Should Be Daintily and Attractively
Furnished.


The modern nursery is one ~ the
most interesting rooms I'm the entire
house It's walls are a fairyland Of dron
characters and quaint scenes. its pic
lures are the expression of childish
dreams and its small furnishings in
imitation OF larger house fittings are
the perfection Of craftsman's skill. II
is In fact, miniature world. and The
child who is fortunate enough 20 be
reared in such delightful surroundings
has an individuality all his own.
Take, for instance, the infinite var
lety Of wall papers which are displayed
for children's rooms Most Fascinating
Is the dul green border THAI serves as
e. background for colored figures Of
Noah's ark. trees, and hundred and
one different animals. This forms the
deep frieze for pale blue wall and
makes a room look like a veritable toy
land
Another border showing silver back
ground displays a procession OF chubby
faced children in Dutch costumes. some
playing in groups, some with Joined
hands ringing round the rosy" and
others busy a gardening or gathering
flowers. These are but two of many
nursery papers. and one of which is a
picture in itself and the cheeTiest pos
sibIe decoration for little folks rooms.
A white molding usually finishes the
lotion Of the frieze, and this affords
an excellent catch for picture hooks.
Only the brightest faces and the hap
piest scenes are portrayed in prints tina.
adOrn the modern nursery walls. Pic
lures which suggest scenes 10 the life
of a grown-up are barred, and every
hing in the room is a revelation OF the
spirit and fancies of childhood
Frames are usually in white. painted
to look like porcelain filing. or are COW
cred with pure white oilcIoth stretched
tightly on wooden moiding. Both admit
OF frequent washings and can endure
much handling with sticky fingers.
Furniture for the little ones living
and sleeping room is built strong ana
durable. but always with some slight
decoration 10 relieve the severe plain
ness. Single beds IN dark oak, for in
stance. have notices inlaid in white
and blue letters at the ton of the head
board. and one OF the most attractive
OF these reads; Matthew. Mark. Luke
and John. bless the bed that l sleep on
Low bureaus in mission style To
match the beds are topped by looking
glasses OF good size, and have three
OF lOuE WlDue ufaWeiS IN winch 10 Keep
the children's belongings. Little tables
also are splendidly firm and solid, and
VIII stand infinite scrGbbings and hard
usage. One ohlong table in dark wood
is particularly adapted to little folks
needs, because Of an extra shelf under
meath the broad top. and another small
table is desirable because the letters of
the alphabet are iniaid I'm large type
The tea party chair for the nursery
is built of bamboo or OF light oak and
small connected "
rods with low table that has folding
lids on either end Rocking chairs in
bamboo are admirably suited as a
every child loves the chairs In the room
they use to be just the right size -
COuches four feet long are upholstered
in leather or plush and wicker sofas
In this short length are sold in the larger
shops. In some eases these have deep
box underneath III which to lay little
coats and dresses