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We Submnsolously React to
the Colors of Natural Things.
COLD WHITENESS OF SNOW
Red and Yellow Warm Boosuss Fire
and Blood Are Rod. and
Sun ' Yellow.
by name -1—'._K. Noar0N
Paint and varnish are among the I
most important of the housewife‘s
allies. These "home-helps" lighten
labor and keep down doctor‘s bills.
besides the service they render in
conservation and beauty.
Whether we realize it or not we
all react unconsciously to the influ-
ence of color in our surroundings.
This fact should be recognized in
the selection of paints and furnish-
ngs. . .
A noted authority on color has
advanced the theory that the human
race has always found snow cold.
so we call white a "cold" color.
We find the forest cool and sky-
refiecting blue water refreshing. so
we recognize green and blue as
“cool" colors. He says that: “Red
pad yellow. on the other hand. are
warm' colors. because fire and
blood are red. the sun and the hot
desert sand yellow.”
Color, Affects Illumination.
Again color. and particularly the
color supplied by paint. has a tre-
mendous effect on.illuminat‘lon. A
room painted in a light color will
require only a fraction of the light
required for equal illumination if
the same room is painted in a
dark color. Better illumination.
less eyestrain and far lower light-
ing expenses are among the advan-
tages which result from painting in-
teriors in light tints.
The uses of paint and varnish in
home economics are almost count-
less. and manufacturers are supply-
ing an endless variety of materials
to meet the demand. Most pe0ple.
when they consider painting. think
at once of exterior painting. But
with the advent of flat wall paints.
and the realization of the wide
variety of decorative treatments
to which these are susceptible. in-
terior painting has become univer-
sally popular. The wali ceiling
be im-
proved in many ways with paint or
varnish. ‘
Washable Wall Paints.
For the walls and ceiling there
are special washable wall paints in
I wide variety of flats and rang-
ing in luster from perfect flatness
to high gloss. Decorative treat-
ments, ranging from monotones.
through tiffany effects. stencil de-
lgns. stippllng. overglazes, two or
Ehree tone effects. to the latest ef-
ect of lace stencils. may be devel-
oped with these paints.
Whatever the type of decorative
ect selected, these finishes have
e advantage of being washable
nd therefore sanitary.
Kitchen walls should be painted
with washable flat wall paint or
with one of the so~called mill
whites—tinted according to taste.
Bathroom walls should he enam-
eled only so high as there is dan-
genof water splashing. The upper
with washable fiat paint. While
most people prefer a white bath-
room. the “institutional" look is no
longer considered necessary. Tinted
walls and touches of color in the
furnishings for bathrooms are gain-
ing in popularity.
Heating Radiators.
Radiators and heating pipes can
be made inconspicuous by painting
them to match' the wall against
which they stand. Bronze or alum-
inum paint on radiators, besides be-
ing out of harmony with any dec-
orative scheme, materially reduces
heat radiation, thus increasing the
coal bill. Aluminum paint is recom-
mended by the government for the
insides of tents. and the undersides
of automobile tops. to keep the heat
of the sun out. .
The materials from which pain
and varnish are manufactured are
almost innumerable. Science has
ransacked all parts of the earth to
keep pace with the increasing de~
mand for products to serve special
needs. The method of treating the
raw materials of the industry to
meet those changing requirements
is developing from day to day,
Industrial progress consists large-
ly in specialization and the paint
and varnish industries are highly
progressive. 4
THE ELECTRIC FAN IS
AN ALL-YEAR COMFORT
Does Many Other Jobs Besides Its
Regular Summer One.
Summer or winter. night or ’day.
there is work in the home for the
electric fan to do. Its diversified
uses in the home. both summer and
winter. hive made it a real ally to
the housewife in the management
of her home. Today it is' recog-
nised not only as a comfort-
rlnger but a health-hunger as well.
t does a baker's dosen of odddobs
and does them quickly and well.
In the kitchen. perhaps. the clan
c fan offers the greatest utility.
ousewives the‘country over are
using it for ventilation and cooling
the kitchen during working hours.
when meals, are being prepared.
fishes are being washed and the
other any routine is being done.
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ass-ate the refrigerator after closu-
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Depressing, Somber Things Destroy Needed Spirit of
Repose and. Rest.
By ESTELLE l-I. RIBS
When making the selection of pie-
tures for the bedrooms .of a house.
wholesome and simple subjects
should be chosen. Depressing.
somber things detract from the
spirit of repose that one should
rightfully expect. Pictures mean
much in the furnishing of a bed-
room. It is here that one wakens
to face a new day. What is better
than to have on hand some friendly.
inspirational picture to greet one ‘
cheerfully and give us a wholesome .
impetus in starting the day’s under-
takings. Here. too. one seeks rest ;.
after the day is done. and there is
need for a picture that will lead the
mind from the excitement and con-
fusion of business to some remote
and distant scene that rests the
thoughts and relaxes one to the
feeling of repose.
There are several kinds of pie '
nlfied atmosphere reminiscent of a
bygone day. Iris. in spite of pref-
erences to the contrary. desirable
even in a bedroom to preserve a
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tures that are both restful. yet
stimulating. and among these. the
old religious pictures are conspic-
uous. There are beautiful religious
pictures by Murillo; there are ex- “
qulsite Madonnas by Raphael. Van
Dyck and Holbeln among the north-
ern painters have remarkable works
of a similar nature. with the peace
pnd dignity that one can always re-
y on.
Pastoral scenes and quiet marines
are in excellent. taste for bedrooms.
as they are impersonal and hence
untiring. Both are in desirable con-
trast with the usual hurry and bus~
tie of our daily lives.
Place for Portraits.
The bedroom is often the best
place for n dearly loved ancestor-
portrait under whose influence one
likes to find oneself... And of course.
it is in the bedroom. if anywhere.
that the personal preferences may
be more freely exercised than else
where. In feminine quarters old
costume prints correctly framed
and grouped are often delightful.
They offer a quaint. dainty. yeti dig-
consistent character in the kind of
pictures chosen: totally unlike.
themes such as those of a barnyard
scene and a courtly English
Duchess are apt to prove incongru-
ous in close proximity.
In a man's room the persoual
preference may go to good colored
sportin prints which are interest-
ing an cheerful when in keeping
with the character of the surround-
ings. It is also usually possible to
select plcturesthat will suggest his
profession or his hobby..and these
add that intimate personal some-
thing that makes a man’s house his
home. Here. again. reproductions
serve us admirably. Whether his
interests are social. medical. his-
torical. architectural. ancient. mod-
t
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This Colonial Touch Is very Popular.
am dressing to go out and discover
my white shoes need cleaning my
fan dries them 1: less than five min-
utes. Once a self I take my fan
around‘the house to the different
wardrobes and linen closets to r-
cuiat‘e fresh air in them and beats
the usual stumness in closets gen-
erally. During the canning season
I find my fan invaluable in cooling
Jellies and preserves. It also pre-
vents odors from penetrating the
rest of the house.”
An All Year Comfort.
Electric fans have long been used
for summer comfort. They are be-
ing used increasingly all-yesr-round
of rooms and
circa stlon ofsir and
, This "is being
an in museum
with the heating system, to dissio
pate the hot _alr. which usually re
mains in the vicinity of the radla~
tors. to all arts of the‘room. In-
cidentally. t is is a means of reduc-
ing the coal bill. because when the
hot air does not circulate about the
room friend husband keeps piling
on coal—needlessly if the electric
fan is used. . .
You can use your fan to advan-
tageto increase the draft in your.
furnace. to stimulate radiation in
cold roomsthwihh hot ai; lung’s. a;
speed up e vying o - nun .
and u the drying of freshly var-
shed. tnreor floors. to assets
the refrigerator after it has been
clearingi to‘ damning £11m and
vegesss. a w .oesuftisr‘
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ern. artistic. musical. or what-not.
there is somthing available in pic-
tures to reveal and supplement
them. If his hobby is for the sea.
good marines may be chosen. Does
he like the country. or any outdoor
sport. landscapes and allied pictures
may be called into service.
For the taste that leads the man
or woman to hero-worship. there
are portraits in reproduction form.
of almost every important character
from Cleopatra to Edison. There
is no need to be dull. no need to be
lonely. We can go anywhere and
see anyone. in pictures. and have
cntrce to the best society of all the
ages, in our own most intimate
quarters.
MAKE RECREATION ROOM
OF UNFINISHED ATTIC
Wall Board Will Do the Job at
Very Low Cost.
How to keep growing boys and
problem many parents are trying to
solve. The obvious answer—keep
them at home-raises another ques-
tion: “How?”
An unused. unfinished attic floor
will furnish the answer. if all the
windows in The dormers enlarged.
a new floor laid and a plain. in
walls and ceiling. and painted with
flat wall paint. If all the wood-
work is painted and varnished: and
the floor stained and varnished. the
hall where the children can enter»
tain their school friends under the
“chummv” but observant chaperon-
age of their mother.
The older people in the house
can have much pleasure from it
too. for besides participating in the
children's parties. they can 'give
‘lgarret dances" for their own
friends.
0n the practical side“ the re»
modeling will save its cost ln’fuel.
Wallboard being an insulator. will
stop the great loss of heat through
the roof. The new floor and the
crack~seaiing coats of paint and
varnish will further help to stop
the warm air leaks.
More Elbow Room.
Scarcely a dwelling stands, but
otters chances for beautification
and "more elbow-room for the chil-
dren" through utilization of odd
nooks and crannies. By Judicious
use of wallboard. paint and varnish
the handy man at home can con-
vert garrets. cellars and alcoves
into attractive? play rooms. work-
rooms. dens or guest rooms.
in the small house or bungalow.
every foot of space is needed. One
home ou‘mer. having made chil-
dren‘s bedroms of the upper half-
story by ceiling it with painted
wallboard. turned his basementiu-
to a radio room and “ballroom” by
, the same means. and then applied
wallboard treatment to partition
off the laundry from the furnace.
The fireproof quality of the “rock
able for this use.
Of course. decoration is one of
the principal problems in any base-
ment remodeling. Here it was
s lved by covering concrete walls
and wallboard ceiling with the new
plastic material that gives texture
and tone in a single coating. then
glazing and sizing the surface to
make it‘ absolutely washable. A
light buff tone was used and all
woodwork and the painted furnl~
ture was in ivory. The cement
floor was covered with .a paint
especially made for that pnrpme.
What these home owners have
done. anyone can do with the usu-
ally ignored psrts of the dwelling.
Patience. paint and permanent non-
warplng wallboard are all that are
needed -' to convert waste spam
into play places
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eliminate cooking odors from the
kitchen. and many other uses of a
similar nature.
The mahogany tree towers M
jestlesily above the others in the
forest and causes the same admins
tion that mahonny furniture does
when compared with othermslylesn
of home .m,
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girls from cafes. undesirable dance ‘
halls and “petting parties" is a.
partitions are torn out. the tiny
expensive fireplace built. Sheets of
rock wallboard can be nailed to the —-~
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BEAUTY OF MODERN ROOM .
DEPENDS ON MANY, THINGS
The in... Furniture Must be Supported by Ha;
' monious Accessories. .
By SALLY a.
Put artistic and harmonious fur-
niture and furnishings in a well-
proportloned living room. then
equip it with garish lighting fix-
tures and illuminate it with too
powerful or improperly shaded elec-
tric lamps and the result will be
more than disappointing. In fact
the entire effect will be, as vaude-
ville artists ex ress it. "a perfect
flop." This is accuse the eye an:
consciously seeks out light sources
and the glare produced by this sort
of lighting dazzles and paralyzes
the optic nerve. Thus'the appear-
ance of the furniture. the furnish-
ings and the room itself are dis-
torted. In such a room the light-
ing is not properly subordinated
and because of this obtrudes itself
and makes such a forceful im-
pression that the other features of
the room do not let due apprecia-
tion. .
The beauty content of a modern
living room. however. is not the re-
sult of one factor; rather it is a
skillful blending and harmonizing
of color. form and dimension.
illuminated in such a way as to
place emphasis where desired. and
in which the colors of walls.
draperies. carpets. furniture. etc..
blend into a soothing symphony of
color. shadow andJight.
The element of color harmony in
the living room is of great impor-
tance. It is said that the whitest
pigment is about thirty times as
bright as the blackest pigment un-
der equal intensities of illumina-
tion. The lighting specialist who
"paints with light" can vary these
contrasts as desired in walls and
cloth fabrics by controlling the
brightness of the various parts of
the room. or by properly distribut-
ing the illumination.
Direct and Indirect.
Direct lighting units make it pos-
sible to distribute light from a
small area. leaving the remainder
of the room in a sort of twilight.
Some living rooms lend themselves
to simulation of daylight indoors.
by means of shaded units which
distribute and diffuse light indirect-
ly by reflection. Screens of high
reflecting value have sometimes
been placed ln window spaces and
illuminated by means of concealed
light sources. ‘
The use of portable lamps in of
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prime Importance in the living
room. The greatest degree of mo-
bility can be secured by means of
table and standing artlamps. the
DAVIDSON
position of which may be altered
from time to time to harmonise
with changes of position of the fur-
niture. '
There no longer is any excuse
for women retaining ugly and poor-
ly designed lighting equipment. any
more than they would continue to
wear dresses considered fashion-
able five years ago. Wonderful im-
provements in lighting equipment of
late years permit the re-equlpping
of homes w th works of lighting art
largely used on mantals. near the
piano and other special port's of the
room according to the klndof fur-
nishings involved. and when lighted
In combination with the general.
overhead unit or portable lampS.
create bright areas of color.
Round. nil-frosted lamps of 15 or
25 watts are usually employed with
such ornamental brackets and
lighting equipment. . -
All home builders. men and
women. love the cosy corner near
the fireplace. the book-case and
other personalparts of the living
room and. by the mere touch of a
switch on a portable unit. the kind
of lighting desired may be instantly
enJOyed. This wonderful flexible
lighting medium is one of the great
benefits given to thevworld. by those
who are constantly studying how
they can improveelectrlc illumina-
tion and it has done much to trans-
form .‘the old-fashioned ”homely
An 1 Apartment Bedroom
which will change the entire appear-
ance of the room at really little
cost compared to the cost of the
furniture which is customarily pur-
chased for this room.
in addition to the overhead fix-
tures there have been a wide varie-
ty of lamp bases manufactured ‘or
imported from Europe. Clilnil.an-'
pan. Persia. India. etc.. which de-
light the eye of the woman of taste
and artistic discernment. Lamps
in Jade. crystal. lacquer. metal or
curved wood offer the home maker
; a wide choice according to the dom-
inating scheme of the decorations.
Various kinds of fixtures which fol-
low the Adam. Hepplewhite. Shera-
ton and other famous designs per-
mit orthodox following of the dom-
inating note in the furnishings.
»: Central Overhead Light.
The central overhead lighting
unit may assume one of a number
of forms such as the cluster. fitted
with 50mm lamps. the candle-type
fixture, withl 25-watt round all-
frosted lamps. the direct-indirect
..; dome with tinted silk shades fitted
r». with a 100 to lbilwatt all-frosted
lamp. or a combination bowl-pen-
i dant fixture with fill-watt all-frosted
lamps.
Such overhead lighting fixtures
are usually employed to produce the
general bright lighting effects do.
sired in the living room for parties.
receptions, etc.. and the wellvdlf-
fused illumination which results
adds an air of festivity.
Wall brackets and small orn-
nmentai lamps shaded with hand-
painted parchment shields are
Modern smash... Meet All: Needs.
‘are
home into a hoiney home.” After
all. the invention of the modern
electric lamp‘ marks the change
from dull. standard lighting effects
to those found in every well-fur-
nished living room of today. ‘
About Silhouettes.
The name Silhouette was taken
from Etienne de Silhouette. French
Minister ofFlnanc'e in 1759. who. to
replenish the treasury exhausted by
costly wars with Britain-ind Prue
sla, inaugurated homerous reforms
and practiced the strictest economy
of expenditure. Bis extreme parsl—
mony'in all financial matters made
him a choice subject for caricature.
so that any mode or fashion that
was plain and cheap was styled a la
Silhouette. Profiles made by trac-
ing the shadow projected by the
light of a candle on a sheet of
white paper were then much in
vogue and continued to bear the
name.
The silhouette is a very interest-
ing decoration. because in its in-
definiteness it never becomes tire
some. and constantly tempts the
imagination. The silhouettes of
real people that we know are of
further interest for. their personal
or sentimental association. They
articulariy pleasing in the
colon al room. as there was a vague
for them in our colonial days. But
they are difficult to bang because
the decided contrast of black and
white makes such a strong accent
that‘.it makes spottiness in the
room. .
Furnishings Should Be Com-
HOMEY EFFECT DERIRABLE
Members of Family Should Be Able
plies. is the place where most of
{'(inslderatlon. Coiorists tell us that
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to Follow Various Pursuits
Without Difficulty. .
By RUTH nccARRON
The living room. as the name he
the family life is spent. In this
room where the members .‘of 8
family follow their various pursuits
and friends and visitors are enter-
tained. it‘ is desirable to create an
atmosphere of'comiort and relaxa-
tion. The living room will be we
cessful that has achieved the charm
whose secret is “at homeness." but
it need not necessarily be expen
sively furnished.
The living room should be com-
fortable; the fuml'shlngs should be
arranged conveniently and every-
thing in it should be usable. that‘ is
each piece should serve a purpose
and should be sturdy enough ti
withstand “day in. day out” wear.
No room can be beautiful without
a proper background. The ceiling.
the walls. with doors and windows
shelves. built-in furniture and fire
places; and the floor form the back
ground against which. if these sun
faces are treated in it becoming neu
tral color, you. your clothes and
furnishings will show to the bes'. '
advantage.
The choice of color for the back
ground of the living room is rather
limited. Because the atmosphere of
this room. it the true spirit is
achieved. must adapt itself to many
personalities. a neutral flat for the
walls is advisable. In the selection
of the color scheme, two considera-
tions arise. the exposure of the
room and its size.
Choosing the Tones.
The walls of a room with north-
ern or eastern exposure, require
warm tones~cream, putty. tan. In
rooms with southern or western ex-
posure. although warm tints may be
used. grnys. from the cool pale gray
to the soft mouse-color, are better
A neutral tint that blends with the
general color}scheme must be the
one selected. ,
The size ,of the room is the next
yellow. red and orange. are “ad.
vaccing colors." They make a room
appear smaller. On the other hand.
the “receding colors." blue, green.
and gray, apparently enlarge the
size of a room. Paneling the walls
is a very effective method of alter-
ing the size or shape of a room. It
the plaster walls and ceilings are
old and cracked. panels of wall-
board may be applied. and painted
in the chosen color.
An interesting molding treat-
ment. matching the wood trim. may
be worked out between the sections
of wallboard. Without the use of
molding. painted walls offer many
possibilities in paneling. Painted
panels may be developed directly
on the plaster wall in plain. two-
toned. or mottled finish. or by
the use of. lace stencils. while the
field or wall surface outside of the
panels may be painted in a lighter
tone of the paneling. or in contrast.
ing color.
' Stlppled Effects.
Living room walls are frequently
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PAINTED FURNITURE
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Affords flood 0 rtunl for Many
Fins Carri? Sabotrynss. ‘
Painted furnitu since it can be
as and col as one wishes
. the «harem for 0:! touch of
dflmfl m. or II, per-
haps. as greatest slug}: mung:
lit
could be achieved. drama would
no longer exist. It has been ad-
vanced as a theory that the condi-
tions of the modern world are
gradually. but surely. extermlnstlng
the variety of life. The introduc-
tion of vivid color to individualise
furnishing, is. precisely. a'revolt
against Is standardisation
The evidence of our hunger for
color manifested itself first in the
{Iowa for enameled bedroo‘g furni-
re. e p sees were eloped
Win white. then in ivory..soft_
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dirough the range of neutral colors.
They were striped. handed. sten-
' teresting possibilities. This work is
‘nnd different types of finish. paint'
I . Its healthfulness. a matter of moi"
riled or glued to an antique finish.
became
offered
finish with more liberty in color se-
lection. Porch furniture. followed.
and finally color-invaded the liv-
lngroom‘. Although "still-retains
its "dignified Walnut or mahogany.
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swag-omen.
no. so , ,
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Then painted breakfast room sets
popular. This furniture
opportunities for ~ simpler
bod chair or table. upalr of
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finished in stlppled effect. Stippilng
is produced simply by patting .the
paint before it has set. with a stiff
brush. called a stippllug brush.
If you prefer figured finishes. do-
llghtful effects in two tones may
be produced at :llttle. if any more
cost. than one-tone painting. One
method is to apply a ground coat
of one color and when it is dry.
to apply a harmonious tint. While -
this latter is still wet the surface
llsypatted with a wad of cloth. pa-
per or a sponge. lifting some of the
upper coat. A newspaper, crumpled
lengthwise and rolled over and
over down the wall. will produce a.
mottled effect distinctly different
from the cloth or sponge method.
Color misting is a new system of
decoration that possesses many in-
a combination of two. three or
more colors mlsted or sputtered
with an air brush on a solid back-
ground. .
Where walls are badly cracked
from in r beauty. have the added
advantage of hiding defects.
effects. but. considering the general
nature of this room. the plain-toned
I Wall is safer.
. .Painted Walls Healthful.
‘ Through its wide range of color. ,.
st do alone as a decorative me.
ill in. But paint has a great deal
more to recommend it as a wall
finish in the living room. There in“
meat in this much-used room.
Painted walls and ceiling make
thorough cleaning possible. Wash.
stile walls retain their freshness.
and since they clean easily they
allow no colonies of bacteria to
form and spread. Incidentally, for
flat finishes. it is desirable to apply
a thin coating of transparent starch.
size. which. when soiled. can be
washed off with a sponge. The dirt
comes off with the starch and the
sizing can then be renewed. -
The color treatment of the woods“)
work cannot be decided upon until“-
the wall color has been definitely?
determined. since the two 0 hand-
in-band to form the hue .
Where white woodwork Is desir- 1’.
able. since pure white is. at
s trifie harsh the most succ ,
rooms are those with wood . .,
throughoutofivoryorcrssm. ‘ ‘
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look well if painted in two-figured
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