The Architect & engineer of California and the Pacific Coast . ? 5 THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER 47. .^i/ //. Rolrlili. Jr., .hchi. Elaborate interior furnishings and finisli should he avoided, as it merelycurtails-the pleasure uf the youngsters and makes a continual battle neces-sary between them and their i)arents in order to ])rotect the house. Tolook for comfort instead of ostentation, should be their motto. The English country house represents the best that is known in domes-tic architecture, simi)ly because it is the outgrowth of the needs of a con-stantly increasing family. Good material i
The Architect & engineer of California and the Pacific Coast . ? 5 THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER 47. .^i/ //. Rolrlili. Jr., .hchi. Elaborate interior furnishings and finisli should he avoided, as it merelycurtails-the pleasure uf the youngsters and makes a continual battle neces-sary between them and their i)arents in order to ])rotect the house. Tolook for comfort instead of ostentation, should be their motto. The English country house represents the best that is known in domes-tic architecture, simi)ly because it is the outgrowth of the needs of a con-stantly increasing family. Good material in the form of heavy masonry isused, and as generation after generation lives in the house, each makes itsown improvement and addition, according to its needs. If a certain sideof the house commands a beautiful view, and is not subject to the rougherweather, the living room naturally finds its ultimate location there. Theoriginal living room becomes devoted to other uses of minor Ijcdrooms are added, they are placed where e.\i)erience has taughtthe occupants that they will rece
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