May, 1907 



AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



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-A Long Bench, Plentifully Supplied with Cushions, Greatly Increases the Seating 

 Capacity of the Veranda 



glass and shut in with screens and through 

 the glass doors we see the outer veranda, 

 also equipped with chairs. This arrange- 

 ment is somewhat novel. 



The veranda is one of the most important 

 features to be considered in the planning of 

 a summer home. The placing of It Is very 

 important, for the reason that It should be 

 placed In such a manner as to Insure privacy 

 and at the same time permit the securing of 

 the most interesting views, whether It be 

 mountain landscape or marine. Another 

 important factor is for It to be placed on the 

 side of the house which receives the prevail- 

 ing winds. The summer veranda Is after all 

 the main living quarters of the summer 

 home. 



It should be furnished with light airy 

 furnishings, wicker furniture being prefer- 

 able, and If any of the chairs are to be 

 upholstered they should have adjustable 

 cushions which can be taken in at night, 

 where a piazza Is open to the elements, and 

 can be placed in the sunshine after a damp, 

 foggy season. 



as he can, before his wild 

 dash for the train, as well as 

 the country gentleman of 

 leisure, who goes to town 

 when It pleases him. 



High tea on the veranda 

 Is nearly as delightful as 

 breakfast, and is often served 

 In simple as well as fashion- 

 able homes. Of course, the 

 veranda for meals has to be 

 situated near the dining- 

 room and butler's pantry for 

 convenience of service. A 

 door usually communicates 

 with the dining-room. A 

 spacious veranda of this type 

 appears as No. 8, with table 

 and chairs. 



No. 3 Is also adjacent to 

 the dining-room. A Mexican 

 rug lies on the floor, and 

 there is a tea-cart for service. 

 This veranda could easily be 

 Inclosed in glass in the win- 

 ter and used as a conserva- 

 tory. 



A double veranda is shown 

 In No. 4. This Is inclosed In 



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8 — Ornamental Supports and Enclosures Add Much to the Beauty of the Veranda 



