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Show .... Tlhe Homme 2C THE GREEN SHEET - Thursday, October 11, 1984 Eclectic Approach To Decorating Benefits Room adhere to a single motif - such as Mediterranean, Colonial or French Provincial. Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. He was making the point that people should adopt the best cs in eclectic might The three well stand for cozy, compatible and ideas from many different philosophies rather than single belief system. hew to a creative. Eclectic rooms are cozy because they make room for favorite pieces that would be rejected in purebred decors. Thus, that comfy old Victorian easy chair is welcome, while it would be snubbed in, say, an Early American scheme. The second c, compatible, is an This is called the eclectic approach, and it can benefit rooms as well as the people who live in them. By eclectic, interior designers mean simply the mixing of but compatible, furdissimilar, nishings and accessories. For example a room where all the pieces often- - d requirement. An eclectic room is a mixture, not a mish mash. Though the furnishings and accesories can come from difover-looke- ferent historical periods and geographical regions, they must be tied together by common threads. Weaving these threads takes a keen eye for pattern, a nice feel for texture and a good sense of balance. Its what makes eclectic decorating such a creative (theres the third inchallenge, for terior designers as well as profes- - c) Cheap Paint? You'll Only Buy It Once There is a saying that people will buy cheap paint once, but theyll buy quality paint again and again. But how can you be assured youre paint purchasing a one that will adhere to the surface and be easy to clean when scuffed? There are a few guidelines that will assure youve bought a paint that will perform as you expect. One of the first steps, according to the experts, is to identify what characteristics you want and need in a paint. Do you need a paint that can be scrubbed? Do you need a coating rooms like the kitfor chen and bath? A tough coating for the porch floor? In formulating coatings to meet this variety of needs, paint manufacturers must provide the benefits you expect, such as easy cleanup, quick drying, scrubbabili-ty- , stain resistance and strong hiding power. The result should be a coating that meets the need for which it is designed and also satisfies your expectations. One of the best ways to ensure that you are buying a paint designed for your specific application is to consult a professional paint dealer. He can help you avoid costly mistakes such as using exterior-tripaint on metal downspouts, which may require a coating for galvanized metal. He can also recommend the best brush, roller or pad to use. A cheap roller may look like a bargain, but if it applies paint unevenly and leaves faint lines, it can defeat the purpose of buying paint. good-qualit- -- y good-qualit- y y good-qualit- y good-qualit- y Your professional paint dealer also knows from experience the quality standards of paint manufacturers and is aware of their reputations for meeting those standards consistently. Conforming to strict standards from one batch of paint to another is especially important in color matching. One manufacturer uses a computer to match colors to provide a consistent, objective evaluation, free from the nuances of human perception. Sample gallons are taken from each plant to a test site where the colors are computer-matche- Changing Look I LOST high-qualit- y cs Needn't Be Costly Changing the looks of a room neednt be expensive or time con- suming One simple, yet attractive and functional way to do it is with mini blinds Unlike their cousins of years gone by, today's mini blinds wide-slatte- d. What do you do if you have a problem with the paint youve purchased? You could always return it to your dealer and ask him to resolve your problem and demand your money back. Dealers also inform the manufacturer of the problem and receive a response to all questions and complaints. Then, either the customer is compensated or the dealer is advised on how to help the customer achieve the desired results with the product. Choosing a quality paint can mean the difference between a wise paint purchase and a waste of time and money. Your best hope for finding the paint youll be happy with lies with your professional paint dealer. There youll find the right paint or coating for every household application and the expertise to answer all your painting questions. The diagonal design of the ceiling and carpet is echoed in the wood paneling that canopies the architectural alcove at right. With floor, ceiling and wall serving as a unifying frame, the room contents can be as richly varied as a collage, without risking chaos. Diversity of texture and tone gives the room an opulence. In counterpoint are the slick, dark vinyl on the back wall, the warm wood paneling around the alcove and ' cork wallpaper inside it, and the gleaming brass bands on either side of the alcove. In the cornucopia room of this type, balance is important. Each object, down to the small accessories, must stand out boldly or be lost in the crowd. Insuring their fair share of attention are the sleek animal horns on Lucite bases (in the alcove), the sofa with its natty upholstery and the lush greenery. By the sophisticated employment of pattern, texture and balance, the decorator of this room was able to - cozy, compatiput the three ble, and creative - into eclectic. sionals. The beautiful, eclectic living room in the adjacent photo is the result of creative choices regarding pattern, texture and balance. From a furnishings standpoint, the room is a regular United Nations. Note, for examples, the French Louis XIII armchair at left, the contemporary American sofa at right and the Chinese temple jars and plates on the etageres against the back wall. These and items of numerous other nationalities all coexist harmoniously (unlike the countries at theU.N.). What keeps this peaceful potpourri from turning into a disorderly hodge-podge- ? The purposeful use of one for pattern, thing. See how the basketweave design of reflecthe carpet is a scaled-dow- n tion of the parquet pattern on the ceiling. While it looks like inlaid wood, the ceiling actually consists of 12x12 tiles that can be either cemented or stapled in place. d are available in hundreds decorator colors; they are easy of to clean, easy to install and well suited to the crisp, clean lines of modern design. ISHADEITREE WE REPAIR OR REPLACE yardVgarden Roof Conversions from Gravel to Shingles are aur specialty. (EQUIPMENT urns ECLECTIC . . . Cozy potpourri of furnishing in this ocloctic living room is unified by the diagonal design of the ceiling, carpet and right-wal- l paneling. While it looks like inlaid wood, the ceiling actually consists of 12"xl2 tiles that can be either cemented or stapled in place. Redwood RdX?6l- - 10 to 20 YERL ASAY Off INDUSTRIES On all summer yard & ALL TYPES Call garden equipment Verl-968-32- 47 APPLIANCE COMPANY 75 LBS. I'm not finished yet.. .but for the first time in my ife I'm getting control of my weight - and it's changing my life! Ilene Williamson Wallcovering Can Save Oddly Shaped Room No fad diet No meals 12 to 25 pounds in a month epentit lata The second story of many homes, especially those built in the early part of this century, often have a room or two with oddly shaped walls. Although you may want to convert this space into a bedroom or den, the awkward angles formed by knee walls (those four-foo- t high walls that adjoin sloping ceilings), nooks and crannies may pose decorating problems to you. Many of the difficulties can be solvd by decorating with wallcoverings. Its one of the best ways to add continuity to a chopped up room, because pattern combined with color and texture creates a cohesive look that is pleasing to the eye. If you're a here are some practical tips that will help you decorate that top floor room and get it into p shape. 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