Evening star., 1932-07-15

wv sunny aspect and pleas
ant outlook. Good ventila-
ton also is very essential.
From physical standpoint, we nave
long recognized that a chlldS room
must have plenty of fresh air and SUM-
light, proper exposure, radiation, and
lighting. These are matters which con-
Germ the physical well-being of child.
From an educational standpoint, We
have provided the right books, the rlght
pictures, the right play equipment, but
not until recently have we realized
that there are psychological values
which must be added to the others II
we are to have maximum results. A
child should also find in his room such
things as freedom, security, permanency
and ownership, which are qualities that
further the development and growth OF
personality This room should also be
q sanctuary. There should take place in
It no punishments, no humiliations, and
no emotional storms and conflicts. II
discipline is required, it should take
place outside. so that no unhappy as
sociations may destroy the happy ones.
Type of Furnishings.
The age of a child who occupies
room should decide the type OF fur
nishings 70 use. If room is planned
for tiny baby, where crib is neceS-
sary and bathing facilities must be
provided, it is necessary to consider
this In this case it is wise to choose
furnishings that may be changed
slightly as the child grows older.
Proper arrangement of the furniture
will give space and comfort. II the bed
is to be placed in the nursery, select
place where drafts may be avoided. AS
the child grows older, choose a place
under window for table and chairs.
allowing the child to look outside while
sitting at play.
The idea that discarded pieces of
furniture are good enough for children
to climb over and carve their initials
on has been changed. Instead, pride
OF possession is fostered in young minds
by providing well-made furniture of
good design. In conjunction with 1t
should be used gayly patterned curtains,
decorative crockery. which serves to
ornament a cupboard and IS brought
into use at meal times if needed. SIM
pie pictures and friezes in attractive
coloTingS. and place where the child
may have a private shelf for play
things and other possessions.
Special furniture of all kinds is con-
stantly beng made and improved for
children. Built-in equipment. such as
shoe racks, adjustable clothes racks,
low shelves. cupboards, window seats.
and even small desks are cleverly placed
just high enough for little folks. A
built-in desk has drawer space under
meath for storing away papers, pencils
and treasures of the day.
Cork carpet and rubber flooring are
both suitable for the nursery floor, being
quiet to the tread. They are easy to
keep clean, and can be enlivened by the
introduction of gay, washable rugs. A
preference is sometimes shown for mat
ting with colored border and if q
vacuum cleaner is available, this is
good treatment. but it is easier to clean
cork carpet than mating.
Wall Treatment.
Both cclor and texture should be
taken into account when considering
wall treatment The wrong color may
entirely spoil the character Of the room,
making it cherries and depressing in
stead of warm, bright and gay. and the
wrong texture may cause endless work
in getting rid Of finger marks.
glossy enamel paint provides salts
factory wall surface, and If cream or
corn color is used, a pleasant back
ground will be the result. If wall paper
is used. it should be of a special variety
that can be scrubbed. Such wall paper
Is easy to find. and with it may be used
a series of stencil designs sprayed in
soft colors.
Children enjoy figured rather than
plain fabrics Amusing designs orna-
ment cretonne used for windows and
small chairs Use short draperies
which may be pulled back most of the
time. Have pleasant window seat for
toys Friezes may be introduced to de-
"a, st oh; Nd ctir thoir
imagination. In these frieZeS nursery
favorites and country scenes appear. or
animals silhouetted in black. Such
friezes should be fixed at a level where
they come within the easy vision OF
tile folks.
Boys Room.
The floor finish and coverings in a
boys room are very important, for he
needs a floor that will stand lots of
souffling, and inexpensive rugs that will
stand lot of wear. Many attractive
linoleunS are on the market now, and
one Of the simple designs in dark tones
might be the very thing for boys
room, or a plain painted floor in deep
green, brown or black would be fine
solution in a house with old flooring.
A lively boy, trying to contend with
highly polished floors and small rugs
that slide, can't be very happy, nor can
his mother when she sees the disorder
in which such rugs are sure to be found.
The type of rug which you can have
woven from old carpets and dyed
solid color in various soft shades would
be admirable for your boys room, for
they are thick and heavy enough to lie
fiat and stand hard wear. ard so mex
pensive that scuffling will be no cause
for alarm. and even spilled ink bottle
will not be tragedy
Plain walls with figured draperies