January, 1917 
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Mrs. G. V. R. Barnewall, Decorator 
A corner grouj) showing some interest¬ 
ing details—the curtains hung loose, 
and the use of wrought iron in a radia¬ 
tor grill and lamp standard 
James Greenleaf Sykes, Decorator 
In its winter garb the porch may be 
elaborate as desired. Here it has been 
converted into a conservatory with 
winter draperies and rugs in place 
To the right is the other end of the 
enclosed porch shoivn opposite. It is 
used as a breakfast room. Again lat¬ 
tice plays a leading role in decoration 
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this glare. Do not use cretonne or linen 
unless it be lined, for remember that this 
porch will be seen from the outside, which 
would necessitate these curtains’ being lined. 
Casement cloth is the best choice, and after 
that ecru net or scrim. If this fabric is used 
for glass curtains in the other rooms of the 
house, the windows will have the desired 
uniformity and consistent effect. 
Wicker, reed and cane, stained or painted, 
is the furniture par excellence for the en¬ 
closed porch. But our choice should not be 
limited to them. Painted furniture gives a 
cheery color note, and if painted in well 
chosen shades, will lend the room distinc¬ 
tion and individuality. The lines of this 
furniture will accord with the general char¬ 
acter of the room—if it is formal, painted 
cottage furniture will be out of place. One 
must decide what sort of room she wants; 
after that the type of furniture will follow 
naturally and easily. 
Wrought iron, which is coming again into 
vogue, finds its place in this room. It has a 
dozen uses—for radiator grills, lamp stand¬ 
ards, plant boxes and plant stands, and even 
stands for the goldfish bowl. It can be 
painted and antiqued to suit the scheme of 
the room or left rough with gold rubbed 
into the turnings of the metal. 
Whatever the furniture, see to it that the 
room is comfortable. Have at least one 
easy chair. A chaise longue of wicker or 
even a steamer chair will answer the pur¬ 
pose. If the porch is large enough, one 
may use a couch or a hanging couch sus¬ 
pended from the ceiling by chains. 
The color in the porch should be found 
in the small movable objects. Keep the 
walls and floors—as in any other room— 
unobtrusive. Find color in the plants, the 
upholstery and the lampshades. 
A final word on comfort. As this room is 
to be occupied during the coldest months, 
see that ample provision is made for heating. 
The pipes may be run out from the house 
or radiators may be permanently installed. 
For the sake of appearance the radiators 
should be boxed in with lattice, wrought 
iron or wicker grills. In that way they also 
serve as seats or side tables. In addition 
there should be a fireplace. It requires too 
great a stretch of the imagination to gather 
round the cheery radiator! The open fire 
is best. It lends that air of comfort and 
welcome so necessary to this midway spot 
between the outer cold and the warm rooms. 
Courtesy of Joseph P. McHugh & Son 
The color notes here are found in the upholstery and rug which 
are in tones of dull gold, old rose and blue. The wicker willow is 
stained mahogany. Casement cloth is at the windows 
W. Adams, Architect 
Casement cloth is used here to subdue the strong light from the 
large windows, throwing a pleasing tone over the room. The plant 
stand against the wall gives the relief of growing green things 
