. Building with assurance . Mulberry and Tan; Blue and Gray for Hall and Adjoining Rooms. Color Scheme No. 19—For description see page 150 149 Color Harmony Four color schemes selected from the portfolioHow to Select Furnishings for the Home* In planning the decoration of a room, the color harmony is a first consideration. The most beautiful furniturewill lose half its charm if placed against a background of ugly wall paper or ill chosen rugs. Even a kalsomined walland a modest rug, selected with understanding, will produce a more harmonious result than costly but inartistic paperand Oriental


. Building with assurance . Mulberry and Tan; Blue and Gray for Hall and Adjoining Rooms. Color Scheme No. 19—For description see page 150 149 Color Harmony Four color schemes selected from the portfolioHow to Select Furnishings for the Home* In planning the decoration of a room, the color harmony is a first consideration. The most beautiful furniturewill lose half its charm if placed against a background of ugly wall paper or ill chosen rugs. Even a kalsomined walland a modest rug, selected with understanding, will produce a more harmonious result than costly but inartistic paperand Oriental carpet which violates the rules of harmony. While it is a mistake to carry a color scheme to the point ofmonotony, it is quite as bad to have no color scheme at all. Color Scheme No. 1 Blue and Old Gold for the Living Room The blue and old gold scheme illustratedon page 148 is cool in effect. It is mostpleasing when applied to a living room ofsouthern or western exposure. The floor shouldmatch the woodwork, which should be stainedin a rich dark shade. The plain taupe Wiltonrug shoul


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