Evening star., 1935-06-29
BY NATALIE AYMAR GOODWIN.

Young the only people
w lucky enough to possess .
sun room were those with
large country places. To-Day even
those with modest incomes take them
more or less for granted and plan
them with the same care and interest
as any other room in the house. In
fact there Is no other spot wnere,
with only small expenditure, one
reaps the benefits and pleasure az
forded by an attractive and hvaole
sun room.
Although It is cheerful place for
gatherings in the Winter afternoons,
it is real Summer haven IN whlcn
to escape the heat and glare OF tne
outdoors. Around the first OF July
the far-seeing housewife sets about
removing everything that tends TO
make the room look warm. Among
the first things to go are the ora
peries that provide warmth and color
in the Winter: In their place are
hung Venetian blinds and light, bright
curtains; next the plC.ures are re-
moved, the rug cleaned and packed
away and a change Of vases and other
accessories "a matter Of small ex-
penseD not only provides variety, pu'
simpnfes the care Of more costly
ones, Plain color ed. Inexpensive vases
are always satisfactory for the ar
ranpement OF bright-hued garden
flowers.
THE room pictured above has thus
been made summery. Much OF
its cool atmosphere comes from the
use of the Venetian blinds. painted
in soft shade of green, and taped
in the natural color linen, which may
be bought ready to hang at a surprls-
ingly low cost. The curtains are the
very essence OF an English garden in
June, of g,een unlined Chintz, covered
with old ashioned flowers in gay col
ors and trimmed with narrow pleat-
ed rufae Of white glazed chintz-tied
back, so that the slightest breeze may
enter. The floor is covered with an
oval rug CT natural colored rush, bor-
dered in a conventional pattern OF
russet and green. This type OF rug
is not only practical from the point
Of its long wearing qualities and low
price, but 1t can be easily cleaned
with soap and warm water.
Maple furniture is wise choice for
the sun room, particularly where there
sre young children. for 1t Is strong
and durable, and can stand hard US
age with little bad effect. The sofa
and large armchair are cushioned IN
rough finished homespun tf the
farm house type, in plaid design
dyed to withstand the bright sunlight,
and practically colorfast; the occa-
sional chair Is upholstered in a smooth
finished printed cotton In tones OF
brown, shading to light tan. and the
other chair is sturdy ladder-back
of the conventional type.
THERE is nothing that gives greater
charm to a room than a wise
choice OF tables, placed with the idea
of their usefulness, as well as for their
decorative value. The serviceable lit
lie stands at the ends of the sofa are
Just the right height to permit read
ing in comfort, and the two pottery
lamps with matching shades give
soft, cool light tnat is very appealing
The coffee table is a practical one,
with its removable and easily handled
tray: the sides of the small drop-leaf
table can be easily raised to take care
of several glasses when thirsty guests
arrive The tile-topped, wrought-iron
stand gives a nice bit Of color and
is useful for the bowl OF flowers that
adds so much to the appearance OF
the room.
Wall vases hold sufficient water for
the growing vines and serve to give
the outdoor look which we also find
| in the fern placed at the window in
a simple iron stand One OF the vases
picks up the russet color and the
other is in a nice shade of green, IN
which all flowers look their best.
MO ROOM Is ever complete with
out Q place for books and in the
small bookcase there is sufficient room
on the shelves for the current readins
matter If the whole family, as well
as a space that can be utilized for
games, bridge scores and cards. Since
this type of room Is meant primarily
| for comfort and relaxation, 1t should
be kept IN that informal spirit. SO that
II the day is warm, even the chill.
dren may be lured from the hot street
or yard to play or read In the cool
restfulness of the sun room.
(The furnishings Of this room, in
cluding the five Venetian blinds. may
be bought in Washington shop for
less than $152.)