Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-25

Curtains and draperies OF windows
and doors should be In about the same
color value; that is, either light or dark
as the wall. They may be of color
similar to that of the wall or contrast
ing with it as long as they harmonic
Usually striped or figured draperies are
best to use with plain walls. Plain
draperies are better with striped or fig
ured walls. Patterns that cover the
ground we'll are a better choice than
scattered figures. The up-and-down
the distance between the repetitionS of
the design affect the amount of mate
rial needed.
Living room, dining room, bedroom
and kitchen all require materials and
methods of curtaining that conform to
the use Of the room and express the
desires Of the occupants. Some people
prefer the simplicity and economy Of
using the same kind of curtain at every
window in the house. BY this method
the slight loss in individuality Is offset
by the harmonious and unified effect of
the windows, both from outside and
inside. Such materials as easement
cloth, mohair, pongee, linen, silk and
cotton combinations, Japanese crepe,
China silk, Bingham. cretonne, and even
unbleached muslin, plain or dyed, would
be appropriate for this purpose. In
small houses colonial ruffled tie-back
curtains are cfarmingly used through
out the house.
Cretonnes, printed linens, glazed
chintzes and fabrics of that kind are
suitable both for Winter and Summer.
The floral designs in cretonnes are in
tones of orange, yellow, green and
brown on a deep coffee -colored ground.
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scarlet dahliaS and others are among
the favorite color effects seen. Some
of these are set on other backgrounds,
the popular sand, peach or fawn being
supplemented by green, blue, rose color
or vermilion.
Chintzes are we'll adapted to all types
Of rooms, as there are great many
attractive patterns from which to
choose. Chintz can be purchased in
fascinating patterns in the glazed,
semi-glazed and unglazed finish. Many
interesting pieces may be found with
an entire color scheme worked out for
your room. One particularly lovely
piece has a blue background with de-
sign in rose, green, lavender and april
cot.
ChintZ draperies may be lined, UNI
lined or interlined, depending upon
where they are to be used and whether
they must serve as draw curtains and
exclude the light. If they are used for
draw curtains, it is best to line them
with sateen or unbleached muslin. put
ting an inner lining of Canton flannel
between the chintz and the lining.
DraperieS that are lined wear longer
and hang better, but often it is better
not to line them, as the design is more
effective with the outside light showing
on the design in detail.
Suitable to Different Rooms.
For the living room curtains which
are attractive and simple enough to
please the entire family should be Sc
lected. Plain -colored overdraperies of
poplin, monks cloth, mohair, crash
or denim, with bands, braid or hens
Of contrasting material, will blend with
almost any type of furniture. Deep
toned and richly patterned cretonnes
and chintzes or printed or plain fabrics
with a background the color of the
walls are good choice for the living
room. Portieres should be Of the same
material as the side draperies or Of
plain material the same color or slightly
darker than the walls.
II the dining room connects with the
living room, good effect can be Sc
cured in a small home by using
draperies like those in the living room
Here bright and gay colors and unusual
patterns may be used. II there is a
breakfast room or sun room, it may
be even more gay and refreshing than
the dining room. The materials appro-
pirate for the breakfast nook are SPOT
ted, checked or striped gingham, English
prints, cretonne or muslin banded with
color. In the sun room particular care
should be taken to see that the colors
and fabrics selected viii not fade or be
affected by the sun
AS far as possible the likes and dis
likes and general interests Of the per-
son occupying the room should be con-
sidered when selecting bedroom cur
tains. In boys room do not use
rufles or pastel colors in curtains.
Burlap, denim, crash or sateen in green,
brown, blue or orange would be appro-
pirate.
A girl may like rufies and dainty
colors in curtains, or she may be ath-
letic and prefer colors and materials
that her brother likes, with straight
lines and vigorous patterns. II dainty
curtains are preferred, dyed cheesecloth,
dotted swiss, organdie. voile or net
would be good selection. They may
be white if the woodwork is white, or
they may repeat the dominant color of
the room. These materials may be
used alone or with a valance, or with a