Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-15
ARCHITECTURE IS
OF THE POPULAR
SPANISH TYPE

The architectural design, the floor
plan and the interior finish of the
"home beautiful" model home built
and furnished by the Fred Hubbell
syndicate at 1414 Ninth street and
opened today for the first time to pub
lie inspection, embody ali of the latest
ideas of the Spanish type of bungalow
which has proved so popular through
out the Pacific coast.
Since the Hubbell syndicate first an
nounced the plan to build truly
model home ,embodying not only the
most modern architectural design, but
all of the latest ideas in fittings, hard
ware and interior design, the public
has followed the closest interest.
No expense has been spared in
building what is considered a perfect
home of moderate size. Actual cost Of
the dwelling is estimated to be about
$4,000, and the cost of the furnishings
with which it is fitted is estimated to
be about $2500.
1t is almost impossible to describe
the quiet charm with which one is in
stantly impressed upon entering the
the Spanish motif throughout. The
same theme is carried out in the inte-
rior, with notifications The walls
of the living room dining rooms are
done in blended tones, and the chande-
liers and wall lights of ornamental
metal done in sofe browns and re-
sembling polychrone work, add to the
well blended color effect which makes
an instant appeal
The "home beautiful" has hardwood
floors throughout, the floors of the
living and dining rooms being of ma
pie and the others of oak. Large, al
most ceiling high easement windows
surround the living and dining rooms
and are provided with inside copper
screens so that the narrower windows
may be swung open. The fireplace in
the living room is provided with a
special damper control to regulate
draft and, if desired, the chimney may
be completely closed off during the
summer months to avoid dirt and dust.
The popular bronze and glass hard
ware Is used on all windows, doors
and cupboard DOORS The dining room
is provided with, picturesque built-in
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The front bed room is done in a
delicate shade o fpink, with white
enamel trimmings, and the rear bed
room is of a blue-gra with the same
trimmings. Extra large closets are ar
ranged, upon the doors of which are
full length bevel mirrors.
One of the special features of this
modern dwelling is the manner in
which the four clothes closets are
constructed. The entire walls and
ceilings of the closets are lined with
cedar, making them literally moth
proof.
Connections are provided in every
room of the house fol electrical floor
extensions. In addition, every room
is provided with a gas connection fol
heating purposes.
Bath room fixtures of the latest de-
sign have been installed and the bath
room itself is about twice the size oi
the bath room in the ordinary house o.
similar size The walls and floor are
of white tile.
The kitchen is unusually large, will
a, great number of built-in compart
ments and drawers. A charming break
fast nook adjoins the kitchen and il
of sufficient size to accommodate th'
ordinary family. A large hood ha'
been built above the cooking range tt
carry off fumes and smoke. A Watel
heater of modern design is convenient
Iy located in a closet off the kitchen
The large sink and cooking tables
with the many convenient cupboards
and the general layout of the kitchen
will make a ready appeal to the house
wife who appreciates labor-saving de
sign.
Two built-in sanitary wash tubs ar
located in a large, white enamele'
screen porch.
Every bit of equipment to go int
the house has been carefully consid
cred and selected by the Hubbell syn
dfcate and only the best of material
and construction have been allowed.