Evening star., 1933-02-11

The Morningside drive house was Sc
lected for a place in the Silver Star
home program by committee of ex-
perts in the fields of home designing.
construction, landscaping and the allied
arts, which is cooperating with The
Star in arranging the series. After
careful examination of the dwelling the
Star medal for merit in building.
The residence was constructed by L.
E. sBreuninger g. Sons, realtors and
builders, from plans by Harvey P. Bax-
ter, in association with Harry l.. Ed
wards, both local architects. The fur
nishingS, illustrating in pleasing fashion
the Inability of the home, were pro-
Vided by d. S. Pool.
Visitors Show Keen Interest.
Visitors to the home have manifested
keen interest in the interior treatment,
which blends decorative designs and
nXtureS In harmonious fashion. Each
room in the house is cross-ventilated
and IN each the space for accommodate
Ing furniture was planned in advance.
OF center-ha1 plan, the house has a
living room with three exposures which
is equipped with Colonial wood-burn-
ing fireplace and mantel A pine-pan-
eled, specially insulated den adjoins the
living room. with the entraceway To-
Gated next to the fireplace
Flanking the center hall on the left
Is the spacious dining room, with its
two exposures, east of which Coward
the rear of the building) is located the
kitchen, entirely electrically equipped.
Adjoining the kitchen is the breakfast
nook and pantry.
The center hall on the second floor
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ter suite of bed room and bath and on
the other by two other bed rooms and
bath. All of these rooms have large
closets. A feature of the master bed
room Is large dressing room adjoining
1t on the south, in which ample shelf
and drawer space is provided The pri-
vate bath for this suite contains glass
mclosed shower.
Additional storage space is provided
In the attic, which is covered with in
sulating beard and is lighted and
he'ted. 1t is so designed that it may
easily be developed into spare bed
room or servants room.
Recreation Room.
A club or recreation room, SO cften
found desirable in the modern home,
occupies half Of the basement floor
space of this model dwelling. 1t is fin
ished with wood paneled insulated walls
and has fireplace and colored tile
door. A private lavatory adjoins
The heating unit, automatic water
heater, laundry trays and storage closets
occupy the remainder of the basement
floor area. This section is separated by
partition from the living portion.
The masterful treatment of the lawns
and gardens surrounding the dwelling is
worthy Of special attention. OF out
standing interest is the landscaping in
the rear of the house, developed into a
formal lawn.
The general architecture of the home
gives it an air of quiet beauty, repre-
senting a charming embodiment of Co.
lonial features with modern plans.
methods and materials. Green shutters
stand out in quiet relief against the
background of white-painted brick.
lending to the whole a feeling of COM
fort and coziness.
Automobile accumulation is pro-
vided in two-car garage located at the
apex of the triangular shaped corner
lot. The rear of the property is sheltered
from outside view by thick hedge of
evergreens