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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1963
Page
5
English shoppers, especially the young, are adopting American style in housing. Stanley Lister of a major London retailer says trends shifted from antique collecting to modern fabrics and floor coverings. He notes a five year surge in home fashion as contemporary designs gain popularity over traditional furniture.
A discussion contrasts English and American home trends from decor to carpets. It notes English trends toward wall-to-wall carpet and patterning, with Americans leaning to beige carpets and brighter wallpapers. Prices of carpets rise. English synthetics cost more. England begins nylon filament production. prepainted fiberboard ceiling tiles ease cleaning. vacuum brush and damp cloth remove dust and smudges.
Room dividers replace walls to separate spaces, offering cost and space benefits for homeowners. Light weight wood poles, planters, vines, or panels create varying degrees of separation, used to divide kitchens and dining areas, living rooms, basements, and even outdoor spaces.
Sliding mirror doors offer space and light gains in bedrooms by replacing standard closet doors with full length mirrors. They come in recessed, by-pass, and floor-to-ceiling face-mounted types, save floor space, require minimal maintenance, and suit any decor while expanding perceived room size.
A tip for painting hard to reach areas suggests attaching an extension pole to the brush or roller handle. It notes ceramic tile is baked at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit in manufacturing, making it highly heat resistant for household use.
The guide advises finishing ceilings across fully to prevent lap marks and recommends stopping at natural breaks such as corners or frames when painting walls or large panels. It emphasizes maintaining a continuous edge by avoiding mid wall halts.
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