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Show Home, Farm & Garden Wednesday, April 4, 1984 Page 8 ' e Give country touches to a tired city house g, resided, such as adding dentil molding to the roof edge, new posts to the porch or short returns at the gable ends. Talk to your home improvement dealer about what he'll call accessories - the various types of trim pieces available to match the siding you're considering. These can be used to create a special look. For example, some siding companies make wide window casings and corner posts that apgive a house a truly pearance when combined with narrow clapboard-styl- e siding. Some companies even provide what they call coil stock, and can be formed which is to cover unusual shapes in your house's detailing to give you a really complete, exterior. Minor structural changes can be made to enhance the home's architectural interest and then all tied together into a finished look with the new siding and its accessories. A few more touches such as a good new lantern by the door - can make your country look complete. , Residing the house with a product such color-match- This sturdy house looked worn and shabby when this "before" photo was taken. But its interesting lines and sound construction made it a perfect candidate for exterior decorating. GddRv c22 fl ,3r.:- - N. Add architectural detail Look for ways to build additional architectural detail onto the house before it is good-lookin- "after.'' f A as steel or aluminum can keep the house looking good for decades with little effort. Ask for a warranty, preferably one that's transferrable to new owners in case you decide to sell your home one day. Siding comes in several styles such as narrow clapboard, wide clapboard, vertical and even a shake-loo- k panel. The country look is most often created with the narrow style, although shake design can also be quite effective. Consider them both as you eye the lines of your house. Whether you're in the market for a house to renovate or thinking about fixing up your present home, consider giving your home an appealing country look with new siding. and you're If the house is weary of constant maintenance, this type of exterior decorating plan can solve both painting and esthetic problems. Start with new siding Begin your plan by considering which type of siding will best meet your requirements for low maintenance and good design, then plan how to incorporate a few country touches along with the siding g to make your "before" into a really tired-lookin- i DUeXTJ uD(2 DuU OCslDuD, DG(ittn()n) De to maintain in this "after" photo Owners created an attractive country look that's easy a..u uW, siaing, aiaea oy uesignci by adding new inside. better a to make of floorplan the relocation entry the Note lantersn. Design bedroom for living These days few of us can afford a house large enough to have rooms used for only one thing. Think about your bedroom -considering your lifestyle, what can it do for you that it's not doing now? --A quiet corner - a comfortable seating area for reading or relaxing - is perfect in a bedroom. Your hideaway can be limited in scale: a single chaise lounge or easy chair and an ottoman tucked into a corner with a good lamp, your needlework and a stack of nearby. If space permits, you might try something more ambitious: a loveseat, two side chairs and a butler's tray table, or a pair of wing chairs with a candle stand between to hold your cappucino. -- Secluded and intimate dining in your bedroom transforms the ordinary stew into beef bourguignonne. Just include a small '.able, flattop table desk or nest of tables in your floor plan. With chairs or a love seat covered in your bedroom fabric, you'll have an alternative to your formal dining best-selle- rs area. -- While you may not want a n office in the bedroom, most of us need a spot to balance the checkbook, write letters and plan vacations. You can add a small drop-frosecretary to the room plan or position a desk next to your ted to double as a bedside table. Any type of table can be used as a work surface - just have large covered baskets and fabric-covere- d files on hand in which to sweep your office clutter. If you're planning to make a wall system full-blow- Your investment in siding will give your house new, g good looks and low maintenance. And if you act now on our home remodeling offer, you'll get a free vacation of your choice to exciting Disneyland or fabulous Reno. The nt even h?m:'UN long-lastin- choice r' daw ? rCato 'lC3f,0"o their ;..; """WM ' part of your bedroom decor, don't forget to include the desk option in one of the units. You can fold it up and out of the way when it's not in use. -- There's certainly no better seat in the house for the late late show than the middle of your bed, but TV's and stereos don't contribute much in the way of a decorative atmosphere. One way around this dilemma is to install all your electronic paraphernalia inside an armoire to banish tangled wires and unsightly cable boxes from view. Note that armoires also can be filled with spare bed linens, comforters and quilts or clothes. -- Depending on the shape and size of your bedroom, you may be able to use built-in- s to add the flexibility you've always wanted. If you hinge the top of a banquette or window seat you create instant storage items like the punch space for seldom-use- d bowl, the fondue pot or just general overflow. Window seats fit neatly into recessed windows while banquettes can run along the wall or be built into a corner. -- Additional hints for your bedroom: Lined draperies, carpeting and fabric-covere- d walls absorb sound for a bedroom. If you're easily super-quie- t disturbed by light, have windows fitted shades. For those with who want both light and privacy, try double shirring a curtain on the lower window sash and hang a classic swag above to wall-to-wa- ll room-darkeni- match. 'children see if you quaify!. package includes deluxe room accomodations, welcome complimentary room accomodations for 2 children and more. So enjoy a "new" home and a free vacation this year. Call 785-355- 1. S & iujG Dug ALUMINUM CO. Siding Gutter! Eovm Nnr cwittniction 'Recover! 450 West State Road Free estimates - Pleasant Grove BEDROOM - You can expand the usefulness of your bedroom by using appropriate furniture and decorating techniques. Sketch by Robert Penny. |