Middletown transcript., 1907-09-28


earth had been left unransacked tosupply
articles OF use or decoration for American
homes to judge from the display OF house,
hold plenishings this season.
Wise Selection
To make the proper selection is the
difficulty in most cases. The wise NO.
man takes stock OF her belongings and
needs before 81 starts ont TO visit the i, q
orator or department where she intends
to supply them. Ii she is possessed of
ample means, has a definite idea what
she wants, and i + flrnishing without re-
gard to previous possessions, the task is
comparatively easy, but if-Iike the great
maj rity-she is limited as to expendi-
ture, and las to buy new things that will
accord with used ones she must make
greater demands upon her Judgment ard
taste.
Points to be Considered
Besides the capacity of her purse, she
must consider the general coloring and
the use to be made of each fitting Har-
monious coiorings that blend easily are
better than vivid contrasts. Everyone
has seen rug or wall paper introduced
into room, that threw into strong re-
lief every defect in the older furniture
making the familiar things hitherto satis-
factory, appear forlorn and shabby, 1t is
usually better to choose quiet, low toned
colorings for walls and floor coverings.
These are the backgrounds for other furn-
ishings and should be kept in the back
ground, though they may be costly ami
elegant as purse and use will allow.
Walnut Fashionable
Black walnut is very much to the fore
at present. 1t is the same wood that was
fashionable in the COS and 70's, but the
finish is different. = The new pieces have a
dull surface and the wood is in the nat
urai color. ''Circassian Walnut is the
modern name, and very elegant aud en-.
ticing are most of the pieces shown Shile
they blend especially we'll with the pre=
yailing fad for tan, and brown tones, and
are often relieved with delicate touches of J.
gold.
Linen Taffetas and Chintzss
Fine linen materials, printed in old ia
estry coloring and known as "TaGetas
are very much used by the best decorators "
as are tile English glazel chintzes that
come in especially artistic designs and
,eb;
made great strides in the past few years,
and must now answer to the demand for
practical durability and hygiene as well
as to decorative effects.
The Living Room
The furnishing of the living room is
considered OF more importance than the
decoration Of the parlor or reception roomr
and very delightful are some of those
done by prominent decorators here. One
seen recently had the walls paneled with
Sanitas--the new washable wall covering
-in finish that closely resembled bur-
lap. Two shades OF yellowish brown
were employed for this. The darker
coLfneds in panels that were outlined
with narrow, half-round gilt moulding.
The ceiling was much lighter. A tint
closely resembling old ivory. Crcassian
Walnut picked out with delicate gold
traceries constituted most Of the furniture
and the long Dutch window was hung in
pale yellow Madras printed in Persian
tipts. A large rug in golden brown tones
with rich border of Eastern design and
coloring, blended happily with the other
fittings Of the room.
Other Decoration
The hall was decorated with the same
sort Of wall hanging, only here it was fin
ished to resemble leather, so closely that
only an expert could detect the imitation,
while in kitchen and bathroom and in
children's nursery and sleeping rooms
glazed tile pattern had been used that
was pretty, attractive and practical.
Hangings And Up6olsteries
The iiangiDgs and upholsteries through
out this house were Of chintz or linen tap 8.
estry and the whole furnishing was not
only thoroughly in accord with the best
ideas in modern household decorations,
but was hygienic and easy to care for
since everything, walls, floors and hangings
could be kept perfectly clean without in
iuring their color or texture at the least
possible expenditure Of time or trouble.
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