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Show Simplicity Is Keynote I to Home Furnishing The keynote of the successfully furnished fur-nished living room is simplicity in the selection and placement of articles going go-ing into it. An over-furnished room reveals the same lack of taste expressed ex-pressed in the appearance of an overdressed over-dressed individual. Avoid using furniture that is ornate to the extent of appearing out of h;r-mony h;r-mony with its surroundings. In this manner one ill-chosen article can cheapen and mar the effect of an otherwise oth-erwise attractive setting. Never purchase pur-chase or retain an article of furniture whose contribution to your room Is solely decorative. In selecting new pieces always visualize how they will conform to your present scheme of furnishing. The well-appointed room is composed of permanent pieces of established balance bal-ance and movable articles which form groupings. Permanent pieces usually consist of davenport, large chairs, piano and desk or secretary. The movable articles may be end tables, floor lamp, eccentric tables, smoker, small chairs, book troughs, etc. Arrangement of the room is. of course, contingent upon, its size in proportion to the amount of furniture to be placed into it. In the event that Permanent pieces seem too large for the living room, use a large plain colored col-ored rug, and place furniture as far from center of room as reasonable 'ith ample space between objects, and avoid using small articles. Should your present piece appear inadequate to properly fill the size room you have, remember that if you group them attractively at-tractively the seeming bare places will have a tendency to accentuate the perfect per-fect and natural pleasing balance you hve established. Remember that In furnishing a room the same thought should be given to open spaces as that which applies to hanging pictures. Do not try to utilize a'l the furniture that may come into your possession just because of it. Rattier store some of it away for future use. Your home will be more artistic and also more comfortable to "Te in, both for yourself and your family. |