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Show PAINT THAT MAKES OR MARS Of Immense Importance It the Selection Selec-tion of Color to Suit Style of Structure. Just as Important as a new costuma as a proclamation to the world of mod-ishnesg mod-ishnesg is the coat of paint that mars or makes the exterior of a home. It is a signal sign of thrift and self-respect varying Just In the degree of good taste which has been employed In the , selection of a color scheme which Is harmonious with the home's surroundings. St, such latitude Is possible In the decoration of an exterior as that which may be used upon the Interior. It Is not the place for the expression of personal Individuality. Rather the outside of a home, observed con stantly by the world, Is governed by a conventionality which abhors the bizarre. Regardless of climate, It Is the style of architecture which has ,been employed In the home building and the nature of its surfoimdings which must govern to a lurge extent the colors chosen. A house whkb Is set closely among trees or shrubbery, It Is asserted as-serted by those who have made a study of the problem, should never be painted green or olive, although a green shade for trimming purposes may be used. For the body of the house It Is mucii better that colors contrasting . with the background should be utilized. . If a hous. Is low, with a tendency toward sqwattiness, a dark color should not be used. A lighter shade will preserve the benefit of what height the structure possesses. |
