Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-12-09

ana shape to show the best view and
to give the best light. Loaded glass
panes are splendid if we want a large
window but fear that the light will be
TOO strong. In a low, square room
rectangular windows, vertical i'm Of
feet are best and in a high room.
square effects are better. Bay win
doWs make any room appear larger.
In selecting curtains, the window
shades are the first to be considered.
Ihey should be of color suited to
both the outside and the interior
woodwork. These should be of a
good weight and especially if no ont
side blinds are used, dark color.
preferably green. is required. For
the drapery, net is all that is neces-
Sary, for most purposes but they NAV
be as elaborate and expensive as de-
sired. Curtains are not usually
draped back nowadays, but hand
straight. The curtains have much
to do with the apparent size or shape
OF a window Narrow side draperies
hanging straight down increase the
apparent length of a window, while
a yalence shortens a window. Dark
hangings make room look small.
For bedrooms, especially, short.
washable curtains are the most sat
isfactory.
For artificial light, the position
and location are very important, de-
pending upon the use of the room.
The central light Is best for general
use, but if rooms are large or in a
hall or bedroom, side lights are a
decoration in themselves and should
harmonic with the furnishings of
the room. 1t is generally a combna-
ton of metal and glass and may be
very ornamentive. The furniture
should possess beauty and be appro-
pirate to its surroundings and have
lasting qualities. 1t must be in har-
mOny with the room and seem al
most to be piece of the room in
which it is placed. Many different
kinds III one room, such as Mission,
Japanese, etc, should be avoided 1t
is better to have a few good pieces
in room, than have it over-crowded
with cheap furniture. The basis to
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tual practical requirements of the
family, buying the necessary articles
first and adding the luXuries slowly.
Simplicity in decoration and furnish
ing a house is essential. Use only
articles of real decorative meaning
and usefulness.
One, if not the most important
room OF the house is the kitchen
Smaller the kitchen, the less work is
required for it's manipulation. It'll
should be compact and convenient to
dining room, outside door and cellar
1t should be well lighted and venti-
lated, bright and cherry. furnishings
of light tile are good as it wears well
and is easily cleaned. Hard wood
oiled floors are good but are hard to
keep clean. Linoleum makes a good
floor covering. Sinks and splash
board should all be in one piece and
all plumbing in sight as much as
possible. Cupboards and cabinets
are sometimes built in and make it'll
very convenient. The pantry should
be of the same finish as the kitchen
and be supplied with plentiful
amount of shelves, cupboards, draw
ers, etc.
The dining room should display
good taste as well as good cheer and
still be as simple as possible. The
size will vary as to the use. Light
and sunshine are good additions. The
windows should be placed so that
they will not crowd the space for the
furniture and give good ventilation
as we'll as light.
The floors, though being of hard
wood, must not be slippery. Panel
led walls to the height Of the plate
rail give a good effect. Here also
may the ceiling be claimed. Built in
furniture, such as sideboard and
china sloset, though seeming at first
to be expensive, practically furnish
the room.
Dining table and chairs would then
be all that are needed. Few or no
pictures would be used in this room.
A comfortable and homelike living
room could contain a large fireplace,
large table, bookshelves, window
seat and chairs. Floors of hard
wood of dark color make it more
restful, while a few small rugs would
be all the covering necessary. III
living room and library are combined,
panelled walls and beamed ceiling
would perhaps add to its appearance.