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Plenty of light and air were 
primary considerations in the 
planning of this dwelling, 
and the results sought have 
been attained through this 
very ‘feature of. excellent 
window placing. 
The approach from the 
main road is along a grav- 
eled path, flanked on either 
side by broad strips of close- 
cropped lawn. The main 
‘entrance is dignified by a 
recessed porch, shaded by a 
slanting hood, above which 
is a shelf effect, burdened in 
the Summer season with a 
box of gay colored blossoms. 
From within the porch, a 
broad door, with quaint 
small-paned window flank- 
ings, opens upon the hall- 
way, which extends the en- 
tire width of the house, 
Opening’ at the rear “on: to 
the back veranda. In char- 
acter, this apartment is 
strongly suggestive of Colon- 
AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 
The road front 
October, 1912 
The garden side 
ial influence. A simple stair- 
way, with mahogany outline 
rail, rises at one side, the 
landing lighted by a broad 
window, beneath which ex- 
tends a built-in seat, and the 
equipment includes some few 
fine mahogany pieces. To 
the left and right open the 
main apartments, and near 
the rear a door connects 
with the kitchen. The color 
scheme is grey and white 
with a bit of soft pink in the 
wreath design of the wall 
hangings, affording a restful 
and attractive finish. 
Double French doors lead 
from the hall to the living- 
room, and the same arrange- 
ment connects with the din- 
ing-room. ‘The living-room 
is especially attractive in its 
arrangement. Its ample di- 
mensions allow of develop- 
ment along comfortable lines 
without any hint of crowd- 
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