Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12

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Light In Dark Corners.
Light ID synonymous with life and
cheer. Nothing adds 20 much TO tho
comfort and beauty Of home - plenty
Of sunlight. Clean, shining Windows
and fresh white curtains give ~ atmos-
phere Of health, happiness and refine
ment TO even . poorly furnished room.
In ones own homo, NO matter what
mistakes have bean made By the srchi-
tect and builder, some way can always
be contrived to lot In more sunshine and
fresh air.
One house, which originally had .
dark dining room with . blank wall,
which was very near tho street, WAS
beautifully lighted by cutting row Of
three small windows near tho ceiling.
At this height In the wall, they are
above the range Of gaze Of psssersby on
the street. The windows have tiny
panes OF loaded glass and arc very orna-
mental.
In another house, an outsids door has
been utilized a. light.giver by having
the upper half of the door msde OF glass.
A dark stairway was lighted by q
round "bulls-eye" window. This 10
made to swing on hinges 30 1t 10 easily
washed.
An oblopg window, set high. In the
wall, with q side-board or buffet placed
below 1t, formed . pleasing effect In a
remodeled dining room. Such window
would be very convenient with built-in
china closet or book.shelves below 1t.
When one Is living In rented apart
ments, the light problem 10 more diff
cult OF solution, but much can be done
by simple devices.
Every one knows that light-colored
wall coverings make . room appear
larger aud lighter. White reflects light
and the use of white In decoration bright
ems gloomy room.
In living room, shaded BY adjoining
buildings, all the heavy furniture was
moved away from the vicinity Of the
two windows, In order that persons read
ing or sewing could draw their chairs
near the windows. Airy net curtains
were substituted for heavy lace dra.
peries. White linen covers were placed
on tho little tables, and white lambrs-
quin on the msrtel.shef. Some small
rugs, stools and ornaments, which gave
the rooms an over-crowded appearance,
were removed to the attic.
A dark narrow hallway was trans
formed into an attractive entrance by
papering It with pale yellow paper and
painting the woodwork cream white,
including the stair railing, banisters and
floor; while narrow strip of tan aud
yellow carpet WAS laid In the centre of
the floor, extending up the stairway.
Linoleum, In light shades, makes an
excellent floor covering for . dark ball,
as 1t can be easily kept clean and SAM.
tary. =.
In most houses the cellar ceiling and
walls are whitewashed. The shelves
may also be painted white.
In Q dark pantry, white oilcloth or
paper covering the shelves causes small
objects to stand out distinctly. The
interior of dark closets may be painted
white, including ceiling, floor, walls,
and shelves.
The cooking range In the kitchen,
instead of being blackened, may be kept
looking fresh and shining with silvery
aluminium paint. 1t 10 an ingenious
plan to paint the interior OF the oven
with aluminium paint, in order to see
clearly the articles which are put In
there to bake.
Large mirrors hung on the wall bright
On dull apartments, ~ they reflect and
diffuse light. Mirrors also make small
rooms appear larger and give an air Of
spaciousness to suite OF rooms.
Whatever the artificial light may be, 1t
should be abundant and always kept In
good order. In these days Of gas and
electricity, people are apt to economize
in burning gas for fear of the man who
reads the meter, but the living rooms
and hall should always be we'll lighted.
Who does not know the feeling OF
good cheer and hospitality suggested
when one passes house where brilliant
light streams from all the windows?
As matter Of convenience and econ.
omy, one practical housekeeper supplies
each bedroom with q candle. At the
head of the stairs In the attic candle is
always to be found, and candle is kept
at the cellar entrance, ready for instant
use, IL 1t is necessary to attend to any
duties In these apartments.