Where the size or 
proportions of the 
guest room do not 
permit twin beds 
being placed side 
by side, try them 
foot to foot, as 
done here. 1 he 
furnishings of the 
room were inex¬ 
pensive — muslin 
canopies and val¬ 
ances, rag rugs, and 
an hour-glass table, 
covered with cre¬ 
tonne chosen to 
harmonize with the 
wall paper 
Or if the room has 
a large unused 
closet, remove the 
front and set a cot 
bed in the alcove. 
Paint the wood¬ 
work white, frame 
the opening with a 
valance and cur¬ 
tains, put a cheery 
paper on the wall, 
and with a piece 
or two of Colonial 
furniture the room 
will be both novel 
and inviting 
TWO WAYS OF ECONOMIZING SPACE IN THE SMALL GUEST ROOM 
Photographs by Mary H. Northend 
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