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Attractive interior for home ‘needn’t be dear’
An attractive interior need be no more costly than an ugly one, says Mrs. Merci Jeffery.
Mrs. Jeffery, who advises on interior decoration, specially curtains, for a city store, has made a study of the subject in England, America, and Australia.
She is particularly interested in helping young couples with limited money for furnishing. She gives the following pointers to interior decorating in a small home:-
Stick to a basic colour scheme throughout, introducing stronger, or varied accents in different rooms. This applies particularly to floor coverings and walls, which should be harmonious when seen through open doors. Interior woodwork should match walls.
Make long, narrow rooms more symmetrical by painting the narrow walls a darker shade than the others. A fire-place at the narrow end, flanked by bookshelves, also has a broadening effect.
Base the room’s color scheme on a favourite picture or