Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24
THE IDEAS

-IiE distinctive type of these homes
nj gives the impression of solidity and
nj. permanence, and their charming In
~ teriors are in strict accord with the
character OF the buildings.
The ramped railing and old-time post cap and
the quaint glass entrance doors, are details that
are purely Colonial.
The deep gray hue of the fronts of these
homes softens the contrasting colors which ap-
upon each one a mellow tone feature which
contributes to the artistic effect of the dwell
Design PRESENTING variety in front elevation
and assuring that distinct character which dis
tnguishes homes erected to suit individual
These homes wildly impress one with their
dignity. elegance. refinement whose suhstanti-
atty style OF architecture designates them
as class of dwellings which not only conio. N
the dictates of the neghborhood.
In tke=e homes of the hundred ideas they have
planning the arrangements of the rooms and In
introducing innovations that appear here for the
sanitary urea and hack building the dining room
and middle bedrooms are transformed into
well lighted perfectly ventilated II she
home detached.
The dominant colors of the home are mahog-
any finish. hand rubbed with pumice and OIL
and old ivory.
art of decorating. and 1t is the observance Oh
this feature that stamps these homes with that
their interiors.
in place Of the formal narior. which has los,
the first floor-a delightful feature of home
life.
room. they have adopted the same finish of
woodwork which also decorates the music room:
this music room thus becomes IN integral part
Of the living room. inasmica as It IS included
in its color scheme.
front of the living ROOM beneath which Is a
window seat which conceals the radiator
Colonial glass door separates the diDi1E
.erx.. to rexeal the attractions OF the d,nipr
lint ARaa RVAa IT, vnFfN ANV 0n nj
of this door arc mirTor-d seor. which increase
the effect Of .pacIoasness. ,ro,a ,.
tend across the lower end of the room, and
eonceals a'' radiator At either end OF the seat
closets with Colonial loaded glass doors.
suggestions from, the women of Washington
and everything that woman considers neces-
may found here.
\ mans den q. the second floor will appeal
to the masculine love of a place 0 lounge.
Five of the largest and most delightfully."-
sunny rooms ever Incorporated in any home
and third floors. The spaciousness 90
the rooms viii prove revelation in house
planning.
Closets of every description. Bathroom clos
cts. linen closets, hall and bedroom closets and
closets large enough to hold a trunk or two.
Ever. axtuFs. every door and window, even
in the plate rail: In these homes was d-siEaed
appears in No esser structures. = fact that adds
value ISs to their sn.s dy :" al.as,
tered oak hardwood floors One of the many
unusual features Is a strip of metal placed
the corners of the walls to prevent the break
ing dentins 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 known
reputation and that conceded to be the best
ohss!nahfe- Capacity also lies behind these
heating plants.
An ash chute connects the open itsPiacc -
the living room with the cellar.
The cellar contains wash trays. servants closet
and an antimonoxide water heater
Lots 20x1.O feet to a wide alley.