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some of their richness in an artificial light. Blue is a cold 

 color and may be used in a bright, sunny room. Red and 

 yellow are warm and help to lighten rooms which are 

 naturally dark. Light colors increase the apparent size 

 of a room and give it the effect of cleanliness and good 

 cheer. While dark colors make a room seem smaller, 

 and while they, produce an effect of dignity and richness, 

 very often they make a room look gloomy, and make it 

 difficult to light. Wall 

 papers in general are 

 more restful and better 

 for the eyes if used in 

 plain colors, such as 

 tans, buffs, blues, and 

 reds. Papers with a 

 gaudy pattern in which 

 there is much contrast 

 are not restful to the 

 eye, nor do they make a 

 good background for pictures. Rough papers collect the 

 dust and are hard to clean. In a rented house, one should 

 insist that the papers in the bedrooms be changed, and if 

 possible, have the kitchen walls thoroughly painted before 

 taking possession. Can you see why ? 



The ideal bedroom. Did you ever think that you 

 spend about a third of your life in your bedroom ? Since 

 this is so, a bedroom is a very important place and we 

 should treat it as such. Pure and sufficient air is most 

 important. Our bedroom should have at least one large 

 window, and if possible, two. At night, even in the 

 winter time, these windows should be open, both top and 

 bottom, so that a current of cool, pure, and fresh air may 



Which wall paper makes the most pleasing back- 

 ground ? 



