. Health in home and town. de of widths of carpeting byadding fringe at the ends. There are rugs woven witha complete pattern and border around the four are shown in all colors. Some have one solidcolor, and some have patterns in two or three colors,and still others are woven of many colors. Orientalrugs are in the greatest demand for their beautifulcoloring and harmonious effects. When these are outof the question, a good substantial rug made in a smallpattern and subdued color will prove satisfactory. The Living-Room. — The largest, pleasantest roommay be furnished simply, substan
. Health in home and town. de of widths of carpeting byadding fringe at the ends. There are rugs woven witha complete pattern and border around the four are shown in all colors. Some have one solidcolor, and some have patterns in two or three colors,and still others are woven of many colors. Orientalrugs are in the greatest demand for their beautifulcoloring and harmonious effects. When these are outof the question, a good substantial rug made in a smallpattern and subdued color will prove satisfactory. The Living-Room. — The largest, pleasantest roommay be furnished simply, substantially, durably, butattractively, as the living-room. One large rug in thecenter of the floor is better than many small ones. Thismay be woven in one piece or may be made of breadths HOW TO FURNISH THE HOUSE 97 of carpeting with or without a border. It may be solidin color or have a geometrical pattern. Elaborateflower designs are out of place in a carpet or rug. Wedislike to walk on the representation of flowers as well. A Room showing Simplicity and Taste as on the real flowers. The furniture should be sub-stantial, comfortable, and beautiful. In the living-room, dark oak or dark green is appropriate. Severalchairs of different sizes and a couch are useful in thisroom. A substantial table is needed for the readinglamp and magazines. Cases for books, a piano, and adesk may also be useful in some families. The Furniture. — In the shops, furniture of everystyle, color, design, and wood is offered for sale. Frenchfurniture is slender in outline and often highly decorated 98 HEALTH IN HOME AND TOWN in colors and tapestry. Dutch furniture is solid, heavy,and substantial. There are many different styles inEnglish furniture, much of which has been brought tothis country. Mission furniture is much in favor to-day. It certainly is substantial and strong, and someof the chairs are very comfortable. Often only a fewpieces of this kind of furniture are needed for a room. Furniture for
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