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Show Color and Trim Play Part in Home Beauty In any decorative scheme, don't for get to consider the color of the wood work. When the wood used for window and door trim Is oak, cypress, ample or birch, or any wood with a beautiful grain, a waterproof varnish will give luster and bring out the grain. Woods vary In shade from light to dark brown or red. Tho color scheme of the room should b kept In similar tones or warm colors. Contrasting colors ran then be used In some of the furnishings to give the room anlma tint. Light woodwork Is very fashionable And there are excellent varnish stains and enamels on the market that will give Just the shade or tint In the woodwork that the color scheme of the room demands. Varnish stains color the wood and let the grain show through. Enamels give a solid coat of color that Is rich and satiny In lis texture. The range of colors Is wide and manufacturers give explicit directions for securing any tint or Minnie desired. Of course the most satlsfaciory finishes are nh solutely waterproof and can be washed without Injury to fcloss )r color. |