The Washington herald., 1909-07-25
THE IDEAS

zHE distinctive type OF these homes
6I gives the impression OF solidity aud
NJ, perlnanence. and their charming in
teriors are IN strict accord with the
character OF the buildings.
The ramped railing and oId-tims post cap. and
the quaint glass entrance doors, are details that
The deep gray hue OF the fronts OF these
homes softens the contrasting colors which ap-
pear in the alternate structures and bestows
upon each one mellow tone. a feature which
contributes TO the artistic effect OF the dwell
ings These alternate buildings are OF different
design, presenting a variety in front elevation
and assuring that distinct character which dis
tastes.
These homes wildly impress one with their
dignity, elegance, refinement, whose substanti-
atty and style OF architecture designates them
as class Of dwellings which not only conform
the dictates Of the neighborhood
In these homes OF the hundred ideas they have
radically departed from Old-timo mefhDds
plnnning the arrangements OF the rooms and IN
Introducing Innovations that appear here for the
nrst time in Washington BY banishinE the In
sanitary area and back building the dining room
and middle bedrooms arc transformed into
sunny, CHEEKY rooms, and each room IA
well lighted and perfectly ventilated as Il the
home were detached.
The dominant coIors OF the homo are uahog-
any finish, hand rubbed with puraice and OIL
Simplicity is one Of the characeeristics Of the
art Of decorating, and II IS the observance OF
this feature that stamps these homes with that
perfect taste which lends unsPeaSable charm TO
their interiors.
In place of the formal parlor. which has lost
its prestige. they have introduced q living room
on the first hoor-a delightful feature Of home
room. they have adopted the same finish of
woodwork which also decOrates the music room:
this music room thus becomes an integral part
Of the living room, inasmuch as & IS included
in its color scheme.
A triple French window includes the entire
front OF the living room, beneath which IL q
window seat which conceals the radiator.
Colonial glass door separates the dining
room from the music room. This EIasa door
serves 10 reveal the attractions OF the dining
room, but preserves its privacy. On either side
the effect Of spaciOuHneEs-
In the dining room two broad windows en-
tend across the lower end OF the room. and
under which runs q window seat which also
cOnceals radiator. At either end OF the seat
are closets with Colonial loaded glass doors.
The kitchen devices and accessories are all
suggestions from the women OF Washington
and everything that a woman considers neces-
sary 70 facilitate the machinery OF homework
may be found here.
mans den on the second floor will appeal
to the masculine love OF place to lounge.
Five OF the largest and most delightfully."-
sunny rooms ever Incorporated in any home
built in this city will be found on the second
and third floors. The spaciOuSness OF some OF
the rooms VIII prove a revelation in house
Closets Of every description. Bathroom clos
cts, linen closets. hall and bedroom closets and
closets large enough to hold trunk or two.
Every fixture, every door and window, even
especially for MIddnuEh e. shannon, Inc, and
appears In other structures, . fact that adds
value to their dwellings.
The first floor Is double and has genuine quar-
tered oak hardwood floors. One OF the many
unusual features is e strip OF metal placed a
the corners OF the walls 20 prevent the break
ing denting OF the edges OF the plaster
Electric lighting has been placed throughout
the homes.
Arco hot-water heaters have been installed
with American radiators goods OF a known
reputation and that are conceded to be the bost
obtainable. Capacity also lies behind these
heating plants
An ash chute connects the open fireplace in
the living room with the cellar.
The cellar contains wash trays. servants closet
and an antimonoxlde water heater.
Lots 20x120 feet 10 n wide alley.
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