HOUSE AND GARDEN 
February, 1913 
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as a frieze set above and held by wooden strips joining the 
wainscoting. As there is the full brilliance of Japanese artists’ 
colors, the effect is quite remarkable, giving coolness but provid¬ 
ing cheery brightness. The lighting fixtures here also are care¬ 
fully planned; four sidelights of Sheffield design are attached to 
the wall, two at either side of the door, and two at the niche that 
was built in to contain the sideboard. These fixtures heighten 
the effect of glass and silver on this piece of furniture. The 
center light above the dining-room table is of an opal glass that 
diffuses a pleasing glow about the room. There is absolute sim¬ 
plicity of decoration employed, but the whole treatment is very 
effective. 
One feature well worth remarking here is the fact that not a 
single radiator throughout the house is exposed. All are hidden 
behind grill work of attractive design as evidenced in the il¬ 
lustration on the first page of this article. 
The whole lower story has been thrown into practically one 
room, which allows for extensive entertainment in a comfortable 
way. It also allows a cooling breeze to circulate in the summer 
so that the house is never uncomfortably warm. The windows 
are well placed, allowing for plenty of sunlight through the day, 
and a constant current of air during the hot weather. 
One of the suite of rooms in which lavender and white wistaria form 
the key note of the decorations 
The cut out wistaria border is duplicated in the cretonne covers, the cur¬ 
tains and the bedspread. The bedroom furniture is of graceful design 
Simplicity is sought. There is a quiet elegance which is shown 
in the careful thought exercised in selecting every piece, and 
avoiding a surplus of even good furniture, arranging it so as 
to give scope for good taste and originality. For the proper ar¬ 
rangement and furnishing of a house is a problem which is not 
easily solved, and the careful placing of furniture in rooms by 
themselves is a task which if properly handled, gives refreshing 
results. Flere the pieces may be original, or they may be repro¬ 
ductions, but still they show the good taste and dignity which 
mean a thoughtful working out of details. 
The service department is well planned and shows a kitchen, 
butler's pantry, and ample store rooms. In fact, everywhere 
throughout the house are closets so ample and so many that they 
delight the housekeeper’s heart. 
If good taste has been shown on the entrance floor, as artistic 
furnishing is seen in the second story. This is given up to 
chambers, baths and dressing rooms. Notable among them is a 
suite of rooms which is finished in lavender and white. Now 
the idea of lavender and white as a color scheme may not appeal 
fireplace. It is distinctly the man's 
room of the house, retired, restful and 
dignified in treatment, and gives op¬ 
portunity for undisturbed comfort 
while the main living-rooms are in use. 
Leading out of the living-room is a 
well appointed sun room, which makes 
an attractive lounging place, finished in 
brick and lattice work. The color 
scheme here is green and white and 
everything is in pleasing harmony, the 
furniture being all of willow. The lat¬ 
tice work will eventually be covered 
with vines which have already been 
started as house plants. 
The dining-room is brightened by 
the bay window extending along one 
entire side and providing a beautiful 
outlook. The trim is of white enamel 
paneling, extending about six feet in 
height. A rather distinctive feature is 
the introduction of Japanese paintings 
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I he dining-room is paneled in white enamel and uses for a frieze squares of beautiful Japanese 
water colors. This shows a good example of a niche planned for the sideboard 
