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h LESSONS IN FURNISHING ROOMS GIVEN BY EXPERT IN COLLEGE COURSE m s'r an Compact and Convenient Kitchen. BY WINIFRED S. GOTTEMY '(Assistant Professor Domestic Art, Iowa State College.) In the preceding lesson in house furnishing, attention was given the walls, floors, etc. In this lesson other parts of the house are the subjects. THE HALL The first impression one receives on entering the home is made by the appearance of the hall It should not be overloaded with un necessary furnishings, but at the same time it should contain the nec essary articles for convenience and it should create an atmosphere of cheer. The walls are usually better in rich, warm tints. Pictures are not necessary in the hall. This is notihe place for family portraits or photo graphs; when pictures are used, choose copies of famous buildings. LIVING ROOM, The home should not only establish moral standards, but those of aesthetic quality as well, and the living room, which is the center of the home, should be given the most careful consideration. This is a year-round room and the color, furnisihngs and pictures should be such as will have a peace ful, restful influence on all members of the family and be of common in terest and not suited merely to indi vidual taste. , DINING ROOM. In many fam ilies the only opportunity for all of the members of the family to come together is at meal time. Conse quenly the dining room should be a cheerful and. sunny place and not de pressed or gloomy. There should be no unnecessary pieces of furniture and wall tones should harmonize with adjoining rooms. Dining room furniture is more apt 4--: Jlfea y iimmmmtummmiimmm