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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1951
Page
10
Homemaker advice suggests lemon yellow for three living room walls and woodwork, chartreuse fireplace wall, and eggshell ceiling. Draperies in copper and green on chartreuse background complement forest green sofa and rug, lighter green chair, and copper chair. Dining room rose walls with matching furniture context continues.
Suggestions span draperies rugs and mantels. blue satin draperies red cut crystal lamps porcelain figurines and china plates on mantel. bedroom wallpaper floral on green with white woodwork and rose drapes. chartreuse accents for trailer living room and coordinated plum bedspread and patterned draperies.
A detailed description of The Burlington, a Cape Cod style house with second floor dormers, a brick chimney, bay window and an 18 by 14 living room. It covers layout: central hall, dining room with china closets, an L shaped kitchen, two downstairs bedrooms, and a spacious storage plan. The second floor offers three bedrooms a lavatory and extensive under the eaves storage. Plans and specifications are available from the Chronicle Telegram Home Building Editor.
A feature on wood paneling describes how walls gain charm over time, reducing annual upkeep versus repainting. It notes European 17th and 18th century rooms used panelled central walls with moldings and framed panels of wood veneer or fabric for decorative effected contrasts.
The article describes areas with elaborate paneling designs and how modern wood panels arrive in six to twelve inch widths. It explains vertical paneling to elongate rooms, dado with rails, and wainscoting. For aging new wood it prescribes sanding, turpentine oil mix, amber, shellac coats, and wax finish.
A discussion notes that people feel colder in blue rooms and warmer in buff or light yellow rooms, even when the actual temperatures are identical. The impression of warmth shifts with color choices, influencing comfort in winter interiors.
Tests at the University of Illinois show reflective insulation behind recessed radiators can save about 5 percent of fuel. Free standing radiators show negligible savings, under 1 percent.
A waterproof asphalt saturated felt membrane under a concrete slab keeps the interior dry. Ground filled with coarse material, then a cement sand layer, followed by hot asphalt applications and felt layers, protects against ground moisture. Insulation between slab and foundation reduces cold transfer.
The best landlord bonus is simple improvements that make a home convenient and pleasant. Bulbs such as tulips grow to full bloom in eight to ten weeks when planted in Terra-Lite vermiculite.
A compact guide highlights durable outdoor furniture ideas and decor updates for patios. It covers weather resistant seating, side tables, lighting, and textiles to create a welcoming space.
In selecting a sofa bed, choose the most comfortable option that fits your room. Pick a style that blends with other furnishings and a cover fabric matching the decor while sizing the room carefully. If wallpaper longevity is desired, ask the dealer about orange shellac to ease cleaning with a damp cloth.
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