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Show topnnnps waaflD h ER SINCE the open in interior design began replacing rooms with have area." homeowners looked for ways to enjoy the luxury of borrowed spaces while protecting the individuality of each room. Particularly in the living room, which should be conduce to quiet activities and conv ersation, open planning needs some thoughful tempering. One answer is the divider wall, which has proven popular and versatile m creating temporary or partial privacy when desired. IT CN be both functional and decorative, m the form of a half wall or a whole It one, folding or from even be possible, may room to room or house to roll-avva- house. An interesting adaptation a turn practical into a double problem-solve- r feature decorating coup. In one home where open plan dectnne makes the most of modest spaces, the wall between the living room and adjoining entry hall is not solid but an airy partition of evenly spaced pieces of lumber. IT SERVES BOTH to divide and accent each area I with its strong pattern of vertical 2x4s and l2s on horizontal dowels And although light and air filter through the debcate design, the view stops at the wall I ik $ The patterned divider provides pleasing relief from solid walls, lively background for a comfortable conversation grouping in the living room, and may reverse to a striking wall for favorite prints on the hall side. Light to medium tone woods such a western hemlock, pme or Douglas fir the current complement "back to naturals trend m home decorating and harmonize with virtually any color scheme or furniture style. & h and of vertical 2x living room from entry and stair traffic, Accent vail can posts anal planks naafie shelf area DISTINCTION can be added to a modest dining alcove to create a special, comfortable mood often lacking in less formal areas. Many homes dont have a separate dining room, but dining m or near the kitchen still can be accomplished with style. If the area reflects the good tastes of dilute-tinte- d the family, its likely also to give pleasure to company. A sinking way to add strong character, good looks and utility to a room is with a shelf system of heavy western wood posts and planks in a simple grid along one wall. Behind The Ear the inconspicuously convenient wav to wear your hearing aid FIRST, an unfussy wallpaper will add pattern to the shelf wall, or paint can be applied to complement the furnishings. The mam shelf, about 30 inches off the floor, is one 4xl2-inc- h plank or eight 2x4s on edge. To be used as a sideboard and even for extra places for buffets, it must be set on sturdy brackets. SPEHN h Vertical posts extend from floor to ceiling, two or three depending on length of shelves. An upper shelf, set at eye level for display of prized china or nicknacks, is of the same 4x4 lumber. 4x4-inc- FORA TEAM lias lumber evenly spaced on horizontal dowels neatly screens fir complements natural look currently popular. lx2-ine- CLEAN POSTS Powerful cut or CAN be but the shelf should have a continuous appearance. Lag screws set' deep in shelf and posts to fasten to wall studs look neater than brackets. Wood plugs would fill the holes, if desired. notched, iMMhMl mi- - IRF r SPECIAL SPRING CLEANING OFFER DEPENDABLE FREE ESTIMATES PHONE 278-2- S, I 1 a Western softwoods, such as fir, pine or hemlock, are well suited for the shelf system, and will take any finish weB. Stain can be matched to the furniture or with certain backgrounds and furnishings a stark white painted finish is effective. Scars IjOW Without Price Mold The Salt Fcr moderate to severe heerin tiny you hardly know ifs there. losses. So Lake FREE Hearing Evaluation FREE Hearing Aid Cleaning FREE Tube Replacement Triune, I Sunday, March IF Mr 'if my i -- If: ini. 95 Aid Tru-E- ar THE dining area directly adjoins .the kitchen, it can be made more ultimate in several ways a dropped ceiling or lattice of 1x2s over the table, a decorative screen of jvood slats or dowels, isiamd "counters that divide and serve Jbntk.flTViftg - 25, 197 Jan Slusser Hearing Aid Consultant Salt Lake City. Utah Sears je.ei V imnueni Jerald Curtis Dean Dickman Hearing Aid SatttakeC - - UW Sean-Sa- REE Phone Sears Hearing Aid Consultant Fashion Place Mall Consultant Utah Place a 6400 Soj State STORES!! PARKINS hwifri. 9p m aja. Saturday till 6 pm. till 5 pit if4 Sunday hqpn Shop Aha. Ml - IlJ T |
