AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



Gray Plaster Walls and Brown Stained Trim Give a Pleasing 

 Contrast to the Exterior 



Loggias Break the Lines of the House and Form Interesting 



cement composition. It is imperative that the best grade of cement 

 be used. The ornamental work about the front entrance tower is 

 very finely executed, and was applied after the rough work, had 

 been finished. The roof is pitched sufficiently to shed water, and is 

 covered with a Spanish red tile. One step from the grade permits 

 one to ascend the terrace which surrounds the tower, and on which is 

 placed a seat extending from the front door in either direction, terminating at the main wall of the house. Two more steps permit one to 

 enter the vestibule, from which a short flight of three steps lands one in the living-room. The stairs to the second story form a niche in 

 the vestibule, which is decorated with a pedestal of Grecian form that lends itself to the classic character which was earnestly sought. 

 The interior arrangement of the rooms on the first floor gives opportunity for generous entertainment, and at the same time it 

 affords privacy and isolation to the individual members of the family. The first floor is furnished entirely in an apple-green tone with 



trim painted a lighter shade, though still 

 maintaining the color scheme. The open 

 fireplace, built of brick with the facings and 

 hearth of similar brick, is finished with an 

 ornamental wooden shelf. A broad settle 

 is placed at one side of the room in front 



An Apple-green Tone with Trim Painted a Lighter Shade Is the Color Scheme of the Living-room 



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of the cluster of windows lighted by small 

 panes. A picture window, with French 

 windows on either side and opening on to 

 the porch, overlooks the great lower New 

 York Bay. The ceiling beams in this room 

 add dignity to its general effect. 



