Evening star., 1933-02-25

These features, however, are but a
small portion Of the many embodied in
the home, which exemplifies the New
Jersey Colonial farm house motif, en-
bracing modern ideas, materials and
equipment.
The residence, built by L. E. Breun-
niger & Sons, realtors, from plans by
Harvey P. Baxter and Harry L. Ed
wards, will be open throughout the
coming week from 10 am. to 9 pm. A
representative of the firm will be on
hand at all times to explain details of
the home and to answer questions of
visitors. It may be reached from
downtown Washington by way Of Six
teenth street, north to Alaska avenue,
thence east to Morningside drive and
north again to the dwelling
Keen interest has been shown by Wis
ators, according to observers, in the
artistic and harmonious interior treat
ment of the house, which blends aecora-
tive designs and fixtures in pleasing
fashion. About the entire structure a
Colopial atmosphere pervaCss, being
especially apparent in the deIgn of
each individual room.
A feature of much interest is the
formal garden in the rear of the home,
completely inclosed by a thick ever
green hedge Landscaping treatment in
this connection is outstanding and
worthy OF special observation.
Center-Han Plan.
The white brick house is Of center
hall plan, with the spacious living
Toom exposed on three sides, f1anking
the hall on the right upon entering.
This room is equipped with wood
burning fireplace Of Colonial style. Ad-
he Twin ic I,n H.
specially insulated, which is a feature
OF paramount interest in connection
with the first-foor plan. It Is con-
nected with a small porch on the west,
facing the street.
Opposite the living room on the
other side of the hall, the dining room,
kitchen, breakfast nook and pantry
are arranged in convenient and prac-
tical order. The dining room has two
exposures, with the kitchen giving off
toward the rear OF the house. The
housewife will find in this latter room
many distinct advantages. especially
with regard to step-saving devices,
while the adjoining breakfast nook and
pantry are planned with an eye to
prncticability.
On the second floor, the center hall
leads into the master suite OF bed
room, bath and dressing room on the
one side, and two auxiliary bed rooms
and bath on the other. Marked by
an unusual amount of closet space,
these rooms have many appealing fea-
lures.
The dressing room adjacent to the
master suite, for example, is planned
in the interest of convenience. and IS
equipped with ample shelving and
closet space The private bath for
this suite has a glass-inclosed shower,
and all modern fixtures. Cross-draft
ventilation, which exists in every room
in the house, is a special advantage
In the bed rooms.
Attic May Be Used.
The attic is finished with insulating
hoard and is so designed as to be
readily available for development into
an extra bed room or servants quar-
ters, 1t may also be used as a chllo S
nursery or play room.
In the basement Is to be found the
club or recreation room, a part OF tne
home which has been an OBJECT OF
much interest and comment; oc-
cupies half of the basement moor area, A
has a private entrance leading into the
formal garden in the rear, and IS
equipped with a private lavatory. Floor
ing IS of colored tile and the walls are
entirely paneled, while wood-burning
fireplace completes the plan.
A two-car brick garage, so located
rs to be convenient of entry, IS stu,
ated at the apex Of the triangle formed
BY the triangular lot.
A feeling Of quiet harmony lmmedl-
htely is impressed upon the Visltor IN
Seatures in the general design of the
dwelling. Green blinds against the
Thite-brick background enhance this
feeling