Evening Star Newspaper, April 17, 1926, Page 24

4 ® REAL ESTATE. Effects Vary With Painted Walls BY LYDIA LE BARON WALKER. THE EVE last flat coat of paint while the paint is still moist. This pressure takes away the mark of brush strokes and glves an uneven appearance that is pleasing Stippled effect can be had in several ways. A coarse sponge, the more uneven the interstices in it the better, can be dipped into a con- trasting color of wall paint and be NING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., HOME NOTES BY JENNY WREN. SATURDAY, abounded in such well designed and interesting double doors as the pair sketched. They are of solid wood and painted white to accord with the other woodwork of the room. Such doors as these between the liv- ing room and dining room are to our minds infinitely preferable to the glass double doors. They are more in char- acter with the American type of home APRIL 17, 1926. REAL POTATO MARKET DULL. CHICAGO, April 17 (#).—Potatoes— Receipts, 86 cars; total United States shipments, 361; Bermuda, 8; Canada, 23; on track, 406; practically no mand or trading, market very du few sales Idaho sacked russets mostly around 5.00. City Planner to Speak. Morris Knowles of Pittsburgh, wide- ESTATE. division of the National Association of Real Estate Boards at the coming nual convention of the association be held in Tulsa, Ok 2 subject will be subdi lightly pressed on a painted wall and a varlety of stippling be obtained that is very pleasing. Sometimes a second color is applied in the same way, either while the first *'stippling” is wet or after it is dry. Tt must be remembered that a mottled or uneven appearance is desired, and no attempt should be made to produce a same- ness, but an artistic irregularity. Stenciled Walls. Stencil deslgns are obtainable that can be used effectively on the \mlnun rooms according to their c For example, a three-color | stencil could be used admirably informal main room of a home, while a single color stencil would fit in ap- propriately with a Kkitchen or bath- room wall scheme. Stencils are pleasing in_children's rooms and Inux'serh\!. The basket design that some of you have sent in for can be adapted to stencil purposes by any one who is familiar with transforming designs into stencil patterns. This design can be had free by sending a self-addressed and stamped envelope to Lydla Le Baron Walker, care of this paper. The flowers and foliage can be brought out well if a three or four color process is used. The basket may be stenclled on lamp shades and cushion tops. There are certain paints that are prepared with a view to stencil purposes. “or painting walls any good indoor nt in colors appropriate to rooms be used. It is certainly a mis- e not to read directions for use t come on cans of ready prepared its. One thing, for example, will for one thing, and they give a greater measure of privacy to both rooms. If there are guests in the living room the dinnig room can be made ready for a meal without commotion and then the double doors can be opened wide with a satisfying effect of hospitality. (Copyright. 1926.) NEW HOMES 3234 38th Street N.W. Just One Block North of Massachusetts Ave. Semi-Detached Brick Home Massachusetts Avenue Heights 3554 Edmunds Street Detached Corner Brick Napoleon put artillery first in im- portance of arms. ’;{E)M;E' ’EQU’I@ENTf’ "SPECIAL Linene Slip Covers il"or 3 Pieces. $19 | Cushions ‘ | 75¢ Each. l.l Holober Co. Ll Containing seven very nice rooms, large bathroom, oak floors throughout, attractive ele fixture 5, 1 y floor plugs, bright roomy kitchen and pantry, sun parlor, osed sleeping porch and front porch. Lot 140 feet to alley, with brick garage. Price and Terms Attractive OPEN SUNDAY WALTER CASE, INC. 305 Investment Bldg. < Franklin 6242 Containing ten large and spacious rooms, three baths, with lavatory on first floor and in cellar, sleeping porch, hard- wood floors throughout, cedar storage room, two-car brick garage. Large lot. Open for Inspection FLOYD E. DAVIS COMPANY 733 12th Street N.W. Main 352-353 The only double doors we see today are the French doors composed chiefly of glass. However, the old, old houses Sheet Metal Work OF ALL KINDS Cornices, Skylights and Metal Ceilings Tinning, Guttering, Spouting Roofs Repaired anll Painted ~can_be purchased at a bargain at the modern electric store—which is the Penn Electric Co. 911 7th St. N.W. P be “stir thorough If you fail to do this the top of the paint will be thin and ofly, while the bottom of the can will be hi and thick. It will dThere Is No MYSTERY —about our success with these new homes. The fact is—they represent new styles and greater values. Come ancl judge for yourself. At a Price Amazingly Low el 815 Marietta Place N.W. HOUSE . Block North of 9th and Madison) The Features Prove This House Is Better, Because It Is So Different To Inspect Drive out Sisteenth Street to Colorado Avenue to Ninth and Madison. o P Then 15 block north to property. OPEN DAILY »DOUGLA-—S‘s AND SUNDAY GEO. W. BARGHAUSEN 1126 9th St. NW. Fr. 1325 FIRST SHOWING THE MOST SENSATIONAL OFFERING OF THE YEAR! Sansbury Complete Homes at $7,475 and Only $65 Per Month! 17 NEW HOMES 2304-36 2d St. 2nd and Bryant 3 ILED ON THE WALLS OF A ROOM MAY Fl\ ELY ON LAMP SHADES AND CUSHION TOPS. The entire aspect of a room can he Iincrmszn There are texture effects, changed by the way in which the stipples, stencils, glazes, dull e treated. This is fo hooth or rough fin- chitect . t work- me, and if and use | ration would 4 llle man of \\lu le the i h roe homemaker ? getting effec get excellent results at| are two methods that rem: standi Onfi is painting and llm> other is It is with ll\»i former t all concern our ®selves toda The nun Methods Simple. ways in which walls |a piece of paper and |\r¢~r~hu. it lightly on the |(}! N.E. JAMESON- BUILT HOMES! 1800 to 1850 Potomac Ave., S.E. Over 100 Sold Priced at Less Than $7,000 and up Easy Terms Here is a home within the reach Six large rooms—two deep porches—tiled bath—natural wood finish with hardwood trim—screened throughout—7;-in. oak floors— enameled kitchen cabinet—one-piece sink— built-in refrigerator. Rubble stone wall. Deep lot. Price $9,150 Unusual Terms 1516 K St. NW. Svery di hington's newest sub- EASTERN TERRACE Tapestry _brick: 6 and bath: hotwater heat! electric. lighta and ' fixtures ref; extra large front Dorches: lanndrs ¢ Yard te wide allex home that is compiete. Selling Fast Four blocks from the new Fast- School. See these ideal Convenient to R. I. Ave. Car Lines and Bus Service Fr. 5678 Owners and Builders An “excellent Ask the Man Who Owns One Built, Owned and For Sale by THOMAS A. JAMESON CO. Owners_and Builders 906 N. Y. Ave. NW. Phone Main 5526 I I :’m\“\m}\“\\\\\\\‘\“\\\\\‘\“\S\)\\\\\\\“\\\\\‘?" CHEVY CHASE New Detached Brick Considerably Under $20,000 f’ SSSSS Prettiest of Maryland Suburbs Safely protected by sensible and practical restrictions North Woodside, Md. If you love nature, she is at her best in this dellghtful com- HE BIGGEST CUT OF HE SEASON IN PRICE AND TERMS On New Houses YOU MAY BUY on$25(0 casn One of the Prettiest New Homes in the Northeast Reduced to munity. If you appreciate exclusiveness you'll get it in North Wood- side, for the building program is under the supervision of the de- velopers and the Homes measure up to a high standard and con- form to distinctive types—varying to the relief of monotony. Bungalows Cottages of new design of character —and with each Home is a commodious garage to match All the utilities are installed—sewers, water, electricity. Streets are well laid out; wide sidewalks; pretty terraces and deep yards. The proposed extension of 16th Street will pass directly through this community. ~ $7.450 « %7.050 And only $65 per month to cover all payments on both trusts 5907 Broad Branch Road Just North of Rittenhouse Street With terms accommodatingly adjusted to meet individual needs Motor or take bus out 16th St. into Alaska Ave. that runs into the Brook- ville Pike at the District line—and thence north, under the new viaduct—to the granite entranve to North Woodside. A fifteen-minute pleasant drive —to this charming community. Open Sunday After 10 To Inspect Drive to Chevy Chase Circle then turn right on West- ern Ave. to Ritten- house St., then two squares to house. 115 Hedges & Middleton, Inc. K Street REALTORS g : 1412 Eye St. N.W. Franklin 9503 / , | <O TSGR ‘ We have selected this detached brick residence, with heavy tiled roof, as one of the outstanding values of Chevy Chase. It overlooks Rittenhouse Street, one of the main arteries into Rock Creek Park, and is surrounded by high-grade homes. This residence is unusually well constructed, livable in arrange- ment and finished in good taste. There are eight rooms, com- pletely appointed tile bath, with shower; also a tiled lavatory adjoining one of the large bedrooms; oak floors throughout, and a large, built-in, fireproof garage. Sample House 1417 Trinidad Ave. N.E. Drive out Florida Ave. to Trinidad Ave. (between 13th and 14th Sts.) and North to Houses. Open Sunday, 10 Until 6 MOORE & HILL, Inc. Realtors Exhibit Home open for inspection all day Sunday—and every week-day afternoon. Qexinu ll ASSELAEASASAE NI ANATATHNTITASTASAAIMNALAAAATELAEIALAAARATER AL LLARANA NN AN NAN SN NN AN )