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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
12
The article surveys 1911 design ideas for wallpaper and drapery pairing, panelling borders, and cretonne accents. It details color schemes with pale pink, blue, and cream plus narrow borders for doors and ceilings, and suggests plain walls with selective borders for balanced room layouts and artful picture hanging.
The article praises handmade and decorative lighting and ornaments from pottery to artificial flowers, highlighting affordable Japanese and Chinese wares, basket lamps, and the shift to electric lighting. It notes wicker trends, farmed willow baskets, and carefully designed lamps to harmonize with interior decor and emphasize side lighting over overhead fixtures.
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