Evening Star Newspaper, November 13, 1926, Page 19

R FURNISHING EAL ESTATE. THE HOME Conducted for The Star BY ELIZABETH STETSON AND GENEVIEVE HENDRICKS Questions Answered Miss Stetson and Miss dricks will b any question: home furnishing ing. Inclose a address: Home Furnishing Depajtment, The Evening Star, | Washington, D. C. and decorat- 2.cent stamp and Rome became general. At present, if a man builds any kind of a house and stuccos it and slaps a few pieces of 73x6-inch on top of it, he calls the result Early English. The inside ‘of such a building usually possesses the | worst variety of modern combinations. s the Tudor style was the last de- 1velopmen( of the Gothic, the more elaborate mantels should show the Tudor arch in thefr framing of the fireplace opening. Given Old Stone Effect. There are some very good man of this type made in terra cotta t« give the effect of oid stone, which are THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. Interesting Interior Features for the Home and the surrounding space should be paneled in wood or plaster with the appropriate type of paneling for the style of house. Radiator coverings should follow the general architectural style of the interior whether of wood or metal. Community Singers. From the London Answers. A new movement, which has for its object the transformation of Britain into a brighter and happier place hy means of song, has been launched by the Community Singers’.Association. “Sing and be happy” is the motto of the community singers, and the or- ganizing director of the association says he finds that all over England people are ready enough to sing if only they are given the lead. Luncheon hour “sing-songs” in the open air are among the activities of 'U. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1926, Passers-by, who stop 1o listen, remain to sing, ‘and those who have taken part in these informal cheruses are most enthusiastic about them. Draperi raperies For the Home Greenberg & Bloch, Inc. A NEW HOME | that will appeal to you . 1736 B St. S.E. Near the Eastern Hich School 6 rooms and bath, hot-water heat. i hardwood floors throughout. all modern in every respect: small cash payment and terms to suit you. REAL ESTATE. T HE inviting open fireplace with its authentically copied Colonial mantel makes every blustery, chill evening the threshold of a marvelous tomor- rowin - | put out by the large tile companies at reasonable prices. The walls to x T0OM | go with this style should really be of say @ |rough plaster, but that does not mean Due 10 | these “super-rough”® affairs which we have | give a very artificlal appearance. An- 10 give this entire . we are|gther much simpler type of mantel obliged to divide the 1 types of |is of plain brick with a square or a city into three | glightly arched opening to the fire- general types—the i Tudor, | place and a heavy oak shelf above the Italian and aissance, | Bookeases are almost invariably built and the ei 3 | into the 100m, *and any immediately }nl;h‘n :vxulr:lnwfl of Colo - | surroundir g spaces should be paneled | Jish and “Continer with smal. rectangular panels. Doorsi,n it. While these are somewhat|rounded at the top, with or without ’iyrel;!-«x?};fifla‘!]d'rI“M & ur’.hne(‘l:\’:f_P-[mu}d reeive the same treatment,|gimjlar in principle to the - great|a keystone in the molding surround- L e T S e the Tudor or Seg-|renaissance fireplaces, they are|ing the opening and may have small - Midc Ages, hg )u . mental a ch forming the top. The{mych smaller in size, delicate in de- | pane glass doors or none at all. The « they took | -yuder tye of houses have the bat-|tail and never have the hood above | back of the cupboard offers a fine left of the | ten doo: Radiator coverings can | them. . opportunity for color to blend or s » that when | ,est be carried out in paneled wooden i contrast with the china set upon it the great revival of interest in and| frames here. In earlier Gothic types Cuphoards With Solid Doors. e Liddeidicd iedse of the class > styles of they can bxe”nure::;eed o l‘e;’rlc;:': Cupboards are open part of their| Book shelves may be built into e And the | et Bl o ethie tracory. . |1en8th and closed with solld doors | one end of the room, but they really o e N el she | throurh panels of OO o iomteenth | A _the bottom. They are frequently |should extend from floor to- celling used a:. ins,irations for both large and house, the most fitting in| small houses to many to the American cities In our hou and_countryside. salaces the man We have previously shown a type or plaster. of mantel for the simpler houses. 1In Jy cut stor the finer houses the wooden and stone or limestone, | marble mantels are often very elabo- | nneven 114 s e, A gool type for |rate, but their chief beauty i3 alw: this is e rectargulir opening |in their proportion to the rest of the (ften tai wite} with a|room. They are classical in form— pillar or pils ite hold- | the opening flanked with a pillar or ing up a brod classic | pilaster on either side holding up a molding at th lintel, plain_or_with delicate carving ! LACEY & BELT Owners ard Ruilders the community singer and their Thursday midday programs at the churchyard of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London, have proved that these can be both attractive and impressive.'¢: 4th Street TERRACE qOMP Each of these ultra- modern, Early Ameri- can Homes contains 8 rooms, four of which are bedrooms, two baths (one with shower), double rear porches, a large front porch, fully equipped kitchens and an open fireplace. the subject of archi- ures for the i all house we bout mantels the very sketchy treatment lttle m. Membears o/ The Operativa Builders' Assn. of D. . cent s derived from these 1 should be of stone we mean smooth- < marbie, Caen not the rough COMPLETE. =558 EVY CHASE Chevy Chase HOMES g - 3830 Garrison Street 5440 Nebraska o Avenue lzth & Glrard A finely built English-type ‘brick sur- rounded by high-grade homes. Center Northeast (East of Conn. Ave., North of g entrance hall plan—eight livable rooms, $l4’000 two tiled baths, also a first floor tiled ng Buich) Colonial, T lavatory, wide side living porch and full sion hiower attic with maid's room. This residence fon Bal e | $8 7 0 has every modern appointment and is e , finished with the topmost degree of good > i taste. Wide lawns with foundation Easy Terms Gradnal'y Above this wa graduall pla bulit r this Ita ing can he sunk in 10 the required size circular acch at the top. ings In the walls as well and windows rarely have a trim| around n m 1es these cup- boards and hooks have wooden | doors which can he p If radi ey shoul often a hood whil sloped to riect the rou 1 at the ¥ upbom The s the doors planting and a 2-car brick garage. * An Outstanding Value Only $22,000 Open Sunday All Day Motor out Comn. Ave. to Harrison St., west to 38th, then .south two short squares to Garrisom Street Hedges & Middleton, pe. Realtors Pletion price. “Save the agent’s com- mission. Open 10 am. to dark CLEAVELAND & SON RBuilders & Owners 1301 Geranium St. N.W. Adams 5260 In’ naming this * veally mean th and deve ldward VIl of on until and partially including the tine of the Stewarts, when the rever sion of the 1333 INGRAHAM STREET Always Open for Inspection ONSISTENT value is revealed in the superb construction and superior location of these splendid new homes. To Reach: Take any 1ith Sireet car or drive out 16th Sireet to Colorado Ave then two blocks to Ingraham Stree! HANNON: & LUCHY Jameson-Built Homes 2801 tn 2829 5th N.E. 20 Sold—Only 1 Left Priced Under $7,000 SAMPLE HOUSE: 2829 5th St. N.E. Inspect at Once Easy Terms Here is a home within the ach of any purse. Moder- telv priced, vet complete in very detail. Located in Wash- ngton’s newest subdivision - “Metropolis View” Tapestry brick, 6 large rooms nd bath. hot-water i Franklin 9503 o 1412 Eye St. N.W. (’ F 3 PR o —and one of the most attractive of the en- S S & tire group in A = S Chevy Chase Terrace iiios. A. Jameson Co. 900, W. See Them Sunday N. L. Sansbury Co., Inc. 1418 Eye N.W. M. 5904 st Showing— NEW HOMES With Every Convenience $7.950 and Up $756 cash WIC have chosen this location because of its proven popularity —and built these homes with an accurate knowledge of just what today’s pur- chasers are demanding for their money. New York Ave. N —\ the Man Who Owns One el = RN R R RRRI RS = S I gl gp el Rl Rl MR - sample house 5806 8th St. N.W. (2 Blocks North of 8th-and Madison) 4611 Davidson Drive An avenue of towering trees runs directly in- front of this gem of a Home. Just the setting it needs to accentuate its artistic lines. i Chevy Chase Terrace is neighbor to the famous, exclusive Chevy Chase Club—and many handsome mansions. Of most pleasing and practical plan—finished inm exquisite taste; equipped with the finest of fixtures—bath, lighting and kitchen. A quaint porch, snug fireplace, and cozy nooks all about the Home. Lot 75x130—with separate garage to match the Home. $1 4’9 5() is the very low price " —and we’ll make the terms interesting Open tonight, tomorrow—and every day and evening—9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Judging them from any standpoint, you will rec- ognize their obvious su- periority to anything in . the city at the price. open daily for inspection 3318 Quesada Street N.W. via Rittenhouse to 33rd then ome square South.) This beautif:l home is of first- class construction. It is o brand new, detached home and has a fine elevation. SEMI-DETACHED and INSIDE Six-Room Homes N. L. SANSBURY CO., Inc. 1418 Eye St. N.W. " Main 5904-5 It is located in beautiful— Chevy Chase, D. C. It is equipped with all modern improvements including Frigidaire Refrigeration. The interior of this beautiful home must be seen to be fully appreciated. Open All Day Sunday SEE THEM SUNDAY Chevy Chase Terrace is one square south of Bradley Lane offi Wisconsin Ave—directly opposite the Chevy Chase Club golf course. « CAFRITZ Ouwners and Builders of Communities Wm. H. Saunders Co., Inc. Realtors—Established 1887 Members Washington Real Estate Board 1433-1( St. N. Main 10167