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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1940
Page
18
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The article extols 18th century furniture as a timeless choice for homemakers and hosts. It notes simplified designs from Sheraton and Chippendale, affordable budget plans, and faithful reproductions that blend with modern living while preserving classic elegance.
A family of four will live in an economical model home where weather conditioned glass forms three walls of the living dining area. The parents’ bedroom can be split into a private sitting room by drawing a ceiling curtain when children entertain downstairs.
Venetian blinds diffuse light to reduce glare and eliminate twilight zones and shadows. Channel guides keep blinds steady, preventing jangling against the frame in a breeze and maintaining quiet operation even in brisk wind.
The piece argues feathers in pillows wilt with time and advises choosing pillows filled with natural down or goose and duck feathers. It recommends lightweight, resilient pillows that do not droop, rebound quickly, and buoyantly support the head, with a buoyancy test to ensure feathers do not settle more than a few inches.
A newspaper column titled Too Late to Classify offers light, assorted items for readers each night, presenting brief notes and small entertainments in a casual, daily roundup style.
Occasional furniture adds life and interest to a room. Furnish with large pieces for form and use tables to fill detail. An inviting room needs tables in various forms and woods from mahogany to pine.
Horizontal wall stripes become a fashionable interior treatment for modern homes. Suggest: five stripes from ceiling to floor with progressively deepening colors. For stronger effect, add a narrow darker stripe to divide. Masking tape ensures even lines during painting. The first U S bale of cotton to Europe shipped from Charleston in 1784.
Prominent industrial designers hail electric devices as key to comfort and beauty in modern life. The article notes alarm clocks, razors, chrome percolators, toasters, mixers and other kitchen aids save time and enhance daily routines with style.
A description of a bedroom in a Georgian house features dusty rose walls and a violet gray rug. Rich mahogany furniture, chintz draperies, painted valances, and slip covered upholstery create a cohesive dusty rose and violet color scheme.
The description highlights ample drawer space with night stands by twin beds. Two large mirrors hang above the twin chests, accenting the room’s layout and storage.
Pictorial wall stencils can enliven dull spaces and are especially suited for nurseries. A new line announced by a manufacturer offers three plates per stencil: light, medium, and darkest colors for layered interior panels.
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