Evening star., 1908-01-26

shades of green and tan. with enough
duh red to accentuate the leading
tones.
The whole forms most charming
setting for the weathered oak fufni.
ture.
The leather cushions on the chairs
and settee are in dark green The
color scheme is reflected In the
smaller rugs that bridge over bare
stretches of floor at the door and in
the alcove.
A few choice etchings having their
darkest tones reproduced In the
three pieces Of pottery adorn the
walls and ornament rail.
Ecru curtains. with over-draperies
in natural color pongee. hang 1T the
Portieres of linen crash. with
simple border stenciled in in agg,e,n. gre.n:
ing room. Several leather pillows
shade complete the furnishings; and
the whole was compassed by $I5
But. mind you. each dollar was
thoughtfully., invested. Right mere y
small house a bit of advice on the sub
iect of draperies. which figure so promi-
nently In all modern interior decora-
tions and which so irrevocabiy stamp
ones artistic taste.
In the small room with low or
medium ceiling. the greatest judy
ment must be exercised in the matter
Of hangings, They must be used sparing-
" be light in weight and soft in tex
ture. Heavy, uncompromising draperies
impart a stuffy. compressed air TO
the small room.
A miscellaneous assortment or useless
bric-a-brac IS never in rood form. but In
the small house 1t becomes an abomina.
tion to the eye Lamps Of the useful
variety books. few pieces OF rare POT,
tery. a few choice pictures furnish an
n
austerity.
THE DINING ROOM
The dining room of the small house,
despite its iimita tions, may be mace Q
noost charming room. The color scneme
should be carried out in the most trtning
The furniture should combine grace
with utility and only sucn pieces as az -
the room be put into it. There must oe no
crowding, no disorder IN arrangement:
While the first cost OF leather-bottomeo
chairs nss is matseiaiay tsex are se n the stroke
20 sconomy: for with care they last for
SeT The ornamenta tion Of dining soem n,p,,,
."s.e The austerity Of the room for
bids anything but the most dignihed dec
Grafton. .. - .h;na ~
A number OF choice pieces OF cnina OF
,,ottarv and q piece or two or brass
ppooneaS not in too close proximity on
:. rIo,e rail is the most effective decora.
tive scheme. But it must not DC over
The curtains should be OF washable
,atar;al and take their color cue from
tie mural tones. When this does NOT
annear advisable. use all white material
The living room Is the heart center or
.hdn Inc ame: lIe more individuality may rs
shown in the mode Of furnishing. bue
Sven here the rule Of harmony ana
judgement must prevail.
The furniture should be along the
~,o.t s;mple lines. substantial in quality
and workmansnip and the synonym for
The walls should form a restful set
,,ra for the accessories Of the room.
Pbe Hoor covering should be neat IN
6esian and CT colors that will Withstand
deiiS u.age. Books. flowers and at least
En- good pictures should be in eyi:
dno" Lev SThe effect of the whole should
uraS,,ce the impression of serene COM
fort and enjoyment.
When II comes to fitting up the oed-
-,nms the mistress of the small house
.',.. take herself well in hand. for no
nu n nart of the house will so surely
aaect oaae1t her personal habits and refine-
ment, must be nothing to distract or
~ The wall paper should be
annoy, in design and delicate in color
dainty ing and dictate the color