CHAPTER XXVII. TREATMENT OF A GUEST ROOM

Where economy is not a matter of importance.--Panelled walls.--Louis XV painted furniture.--Taffeta curtains and bed-cover.--Chintz chair-covers.--Cream net sash-curtains.--Figured linen window-shades.

APPROPRIATELY SET

Traditional colour-scheme of crimson and gold.

Porch-rooms.--Appropriate furnishings.--Colour schemes.

Colour schemes according to climate and season.--A small, cheap, summer house converted into one of some pretentions by altering vital details.

Solving problems of the toilet.--Shoe cabinets.--Jewel cabinets.--Dressing tables.

Variety of closets.--Colour scheme.--Chintz covered boxes.

Furniture.--Device for breaking length of hall.

In a warm climate.--In a cool climate.--Warm and cold colours.

Practical and suitable attractiveness.

Appropriateness the keynote.--Tableware.--Linen, lace, and flowers.--Japanese simplicity.--Background.