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Title: American homes and gardens
Identifier: americanhomesgar81911newy (find matches)
Year: 1905 (1900s)
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Subjects: Architecture, Domestic; Landscape gardening
Publisher: New York : Munn and Co
Contributing Library: Smithsonian Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: Biodiversity Heritage Library

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The stable court man can possibly demand for quiet and repose. A charm- ing structure; the work of Messrs. Little & Browne, archi- tects, of Boston, Mass. The classic exterior pleases the eye for its direct lines and for the absence of superfluous ornamentation, which effect is repeated throughout the interior. The plan of the whole place shows a comprehensive idea carried out to its logical end. The problem was to give a sunny exposure to as many rooms as possible and at the same time to create a private garden at the rear of the house. The forecourt, enclosed with a high stucco wall, has its entrance-way columns ornamented with classic urns. At the left side of this court, a similar entrance way leads to the stable and garage, which is built in close proximity to the main house and is easily accessible from the service quar- ters. The main entrance to the house is built in the center of the main building, and it is interesting to note what effective results can be obtained by the use of simple forms in construc- tion. The main doorway is a very excellent example of this kind of building, for it is emphasized by a slight projection hardly more than two feet in extent, but being the only projection on the front is quite suf- ficient to meet the desired attainment. The vestibule is entered one step above the porch floor, while other steps ascend to the main hall. The woodwork and the low dado which extend around the walls are painted white. The wall surface above this dado is done in two tones of blue; the darker tone lining out a paneled effect. In most houses of this size the stairs mount directly from the hall, thus doing away with the sacrificing of a great deal of room for a sepa- rate staircase-hall. In this house, however, a different treatment was found desirable, and in consequence the stairs ascend from a private hall separated by a classic archway. This passageway also forms an access to the dining-room and the service part of the house. To the right of the entrance is built the den, which is a charming little room. The fireplace is furnished with Welsh tile facings and hearth, and a mantel with a paneled over-mantel. Bookcases with enclosed cupboards below the counter shelf and open shelves above are built in at either side of the fireplace. The trim is painted white and the walls are covered with a soft tone of ecru, which latter forms an excellent background for the many old prints with which the walls are hung. A flowered chintz covers the furniture, and curtains of the same material are hung at the windows. The drawing-room, opening from the hall and facing the garden, is delightful. It is a matter of satisfaction to note the absence of any pretence of elaborate ornamenta- tion in its treatment. The walls have a low wainscoting
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The drawing-room The ingle-nook

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