January, 1908 



AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



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Entering the house from the south one 

 nds oneself in a large central hall and a 

 ving-room. Both the hall and living- 

 30m have a pine trim with white-enamel 

 -eatment. The space is well broken by 

 le staircase with its massive fluted col- 

 mns resting on paneled pedestals. The 

 olumns and pedestals as well as the stair 

 lil is treated with white enamel, except 

 le hand rail, which is of mahogany. A 

 aneled seat is placed at one side of the 

 :air-landing. The walls of the hall and 

 ving-room have a mustard-colored wall 

 Dvering which harmonizes well with the 

 hite trim. A coat room and lavatory are 

 onveniently arranged in the rear end of 

 le hall. The fireplace in the living-room 



furnished with green vitrified tile and a paneled mantel. An archway from the living-room forms an entrance to the library, which is 

 immed with oak, finished in a Femish brown. The furniture is of the Arts and Crafts style, and the wall covering is in harmony and 



a symphony of autumnal tints. The open fireplace with brick facings and hearth, and a mantel of quaint design, and the bookcases 

 hich are built in completes the room. To the right of the entrance is the dining-room, which is a handsome room. The walls have a 

 .pestry wall covering, and the trim is painted white. The furniture is of mahogany, and the old sideboard with a mirror overhead, 



Mahogany Furniture and Tapestry Walls Make a Stately Dining-room 



Features of the Colonial House 



Dutch Colonial Motifs Are Effectively Used 



