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' Continued from Page 1Ccloset doors.The closet doors completely , line one side of ihc bedroom wall and are. painted in panels of tur-, quoi.se, raspberry, grape, magenta and Dresden blue.In selecting colors for .the house Mrs. Sharp, who was unable to” find color swatches in paint, resorted to selecting the colors in the many shades of thread manufactured, Mrs. Sharp even ued an evening shoe, as p sample of the deep lilac color she wanted for the exterior metal columns.Forming a small . hnllwav between the Sharps’ bedroom and the master bath is a nook with a built-in desk and storage space. The desk is topped with a white formica top. Above are shelves with frosted glass' sliding doors.., This corner is a convenient, space for Mrs. Sharp who is active in the Senior-Junior Forum and also vice president and program, chairman for the Allegro Club.Italian glass mosaic tile waschosen by the Sharps for the master bathroom to he used with the 'White WeiTnzofloor; -Tlfe white mosaic tile. is..highlighted by a wide border placed approximately in the center of the wall, in 'Stripes of lilac, turquoise and purple.A,'white linen curtain with corresponding stripes as those of the mosaic has been ordered by Mrs. Sharp Jo hang in the doorway dividing the 'dressing area from •the bathroom. Most unusual is the ceiling of the master-bath in that it is a skylight covered with a honeycomb grill which diffuses the light so that whole room is filled with soft, shadow less light bright enough for shaving and make-up. .Boys -.seem- to -prefei•— mac111 inc-furnishings that will stand up to hard-' knocks-. The - Sharps; who dislike the typical boy's bunk bed type room, have decorated their son's room as a sitting room, converting into a bedroom at night.Douglas' built-in walnut beds are placed in the, corner with aformica table centered the grouping. The mattresses and bolsters,^covered in..,.. pate turquoise \yUhcocoa brown stripes, will take lots of wear and tear................Mrs. Sharp did not shy away t from color in their son's room. One wall has closets, drawers and -shelves which are designed with a small boy in mind, including places for all his toys.' The storage panels, cloors and drawers are painted in shocking red,'subdued mustard, turquoise,, lime, yellow and tangerine. A lime peg board with circus pinups adds the finishing touch to the room. ,The children's rooms'are separated by a bath designed with the Italian glass mosaic tile in - solid turquoise,. A ceiling to floor frosted glass window and the skylight, provide the lighting.Marla, a first grade student .at Crockett Elementary School, has a perfect room to entertain her classmates. Her furnishings are of walnut with white trim. The twin beds, are covered with floralprint cotton spreads in shades of pink and yellow accented with white fringe.Adding a bright touch to the all-white walls is the shocking' red draw drape which covers the glass door which opeus onto the children’s patio. Marla’s closets art painted in - lilac, magenta, raspberry and shocking red.A lilac peg board extending from* ceiling to floor ■ is placed on the / wall for pictures and souvenirs. Colorful book shelves hold Marla's collection of books, dolls and stuffed animals.The Wichitans. former residents of Dallas, are now concentrating on the landscaping of .their large lawn Which will be done in Japanese gardens with large boulders highlighting the front of the rambling home. The sidewalks and patios are done in alternating; blocks of charcoal concrete and gravel.The Sharps’* “dream home is proof that color is a magical decorating ingredient with which a skillful hand can .work wonders for a house.______________________
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Wichita Falls Times
Wichita Falls, Texas, US
Sun, Oct 08, 1961
Page 20
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