Evening Star Newspaper, June 11, 1927, Page 22

READ ESTATE.” . FURNISHING THE HOME Conducted for The Star BY ELIZABETH STETSON AND GENEVIEVE HENDRICKS | BY GENEVIEVE HENDRICKS. A Colorful Dining Room. Color i very important item to * be considered in_the decoration of our dining rooms. ful, pleasing colors there if we are to enjoy ourselves at our meals. We must take care not to have colors that irritate us or make us restless, for, as | who are We must have cheer- |3 rows at foot soldiers quite as elegantly dressed, even though they are hiding in the bamboo bushes in the back- ground. 1In the center panel a diplo- mat-drinking the tea which his serv- ts bring to him sits quite uncon- ous of the commotion so mear at In the next panel are other important looking gentlemen, the psychologists tell us, these factors | parently with the view to jeining the affect our good health. 4 One very lovely dining room in this city is a model of good color. Sinc its windows, facing east, look out | upon a brick wall some 10 or 12 feet | away, the room is none too light almost mever has sunlight. Also it has no outlook. i sunny effect, the walls and wood- work have been painted a corn yellow, which is a very satisfactory shade. being neither too green nor yet too | hot looking. The old hand-carved mantelpiece has been painted the same color as the wall and woodwork Its color is beautifully set off by the facing around the hearth, which has | been painted to simulate dark green | marble. Curtains Reduce Warmth. To counteract the warmth of the walls and woodwork, overcurtains of | blue-green taffeta have been used at the windows. This same color is found again in the foliage of the large flower painting which hangs over t sideboard and also in the screen whick shields the view from the dining room | into the butler’s pantry. Since the view across to the brick wall of the house next door is far from interesting, a clever scheme had been resorted to to make up for this deficiene Roller shades made of | belligeren To give it the neces- | jne Jight hg at the other end of the screen. Many a tale could be woven about this screen in the interim be- tween courses. The lighting of this room has been | and | carefully worked out to enh ce the beauty ‘of its furnishings. The as been romoved fixtures of simple ¢ placed above the mant above the sideboard. parciament paper and decorates small Chinese. prints give interes 11 as a soft glow of color to thes lights. Additional lighting for the table is acquired through the use of candles in a pair of stunning ndelabrac, A plain green carpet, somewhat r than the color of the taffeta , gives a lovely base for the ny furniture in this room. The chair seats, covered in yellow crimson d other touches of rich color and accentuate again certain tones to be found in the screen and Iso in the oil painting above the sideboard. piece and also shields made of with Painting Stucco Surfaces. Before any paint is applied to a concrete, stucco or brick surface, all places in which the mortar has glazed chintz in a formal flower de- sign were hung at each window. These | are pulled half way down during the | daytime. Being transparent, they | admit a_lovely light into the room No one looking into the room thinks | now of the blank brick wall, for the | shades are too interesting in them- | selves to allow it. The colors in these shades, fortunately, blend with the yellows and greens found elsewhere | in_the room. n fa gives the whole room its character, It is an old hand-painted Chinese paper screen, dating from about 1790, similar to several exhibited in the | Freer Art Gallery. Against a groun of silvery cream Chinese, figur dressed in richly colored suits and dresses enact for us an interesting {little comedy that must at all tim give interest to those who come to | the room. The screen is of four panels, each in itself complete and yet .each supplementing the one adjoin- | ing. The subject of the screen is a | make-believe war. Warriors in One Panel. Mounted in one panel gracefully point their bows and a Wanted for Immediate Sale We have clients who have cash money for immediate in- vestment In good real estate opportunities. Recently we have advantageously sold real estate when other brokers had failed. Our sales force is com- posed of young, energetic, in- telligent and experienced sales- men who enjoy making sales. ‘We want more real estate for sale. Call, telephone or write full particulars. GARDINER & DENT, INC. Main 4884 1409 L St. N.W. loosened and washed out should be re- pointed with mortar or Portland ce lent. Small defects in the surfac an be corrected with putty, priming, In the painting boiled oil 1ould be employed in the priming coat whenever possible, but if it is not available, raw oil and a little drier may be substiiuted, Purchases Should Be Safe. It is a mistake to buy beyond one's ability to pay, for that usually results in the loss of the home or in a most struggle. The purchase family can- $7.500 for a house, a $5,000 house may be within its mea: Jameson-Built icking up their spears, ap- | after | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, PLAN OF COLORFUL DINING ROOM LOCATION IS IMPORTANT FACTOR IN PICKING SITE | Home Plot Should Be Within Easy Access to Employment and Markets. When a home site Is under consid- eration there are many points to be examined. Most are more or less ob- vious, but others are not, Here are ¢ of the latter type. Satisfy 'self on these points before you e general location of the pros- pective home may depend largely on the part of the city in which the members of the f; are most likel | to be employed. within walking distance of the prob- lo place of work or in reach of | s wsportation. The mere | promis ta trolly or bus line will | be provided is not enough. Ability to | reach shopping centers is important for the housewife If & city is zoned it is almost al- safest to buy in a residential ict whege t is safety from intrusion by factories, public garages and scattered stores. If there is no zoning law, how about private restrictions?: Are there any restrictive clauses in the deed? In the deeds for all other houses In the block? If even one or two lots near by are unrestricted, objectionable buildings might be erected on fthem. Model Homes Now Ready for Inspection 1301 to 1333 E St. N.E. Selling Fast Only 2 Left Inspect at Once Six large rooms, tiled bath h.-w.h,, electric lights, hard- wood flodrs and trim, one-piece sink, built-in ice box and other extras. Double rear porches, cement front porch. Deep lots to wide alley. “Ask the man who owns one” For Sale by Thomas A. Jameson Co. Owners and Builders 906 N. Y. Ave. NW. Phone Main' 5526 Buy One of These Houses —and you'll get a remarkable invest- ment—as well as a Splendid Home Located in that ultra-desirable section of upper Fourteenth Street—with its wonderful future. Exhibit Home is 4202 14th St. N.W. You are sure of a matevial advance in value immediately, for these Homes are most logically situated for an investment. And they are Homes of unusual features and excep!i?ul character. You'll have to see them to appreciate how exceptional they are. Is there a requirement to bulld house of a certain Could that much be afforded? the private restrictions such that home will surely be protected? s and they may be about 1 representations other are of no owner: binding within the jurisdiction of good i and police department protection a obvious. zation. Big garage on 14th & K minimum cost? Are For what period do the restrictions run? It often happens that the private re- ctions were made to run for, say, . leaving the home unprotected. concerning buildings in the neighborhood force on their The advantages of having a 10me D. C., SATURDAY, 37 STATES REPORT BUILDING DECLINE Construction and Engineering Contracts Show Fall From April Figure. Construction and engineering con- tracts awarded during May in the 37 States east of the Rocky Mountains, which constitute 91 per cent of the| total building operations of the country, amounted to $552,348,500 or | a decrease of 9 per cent from the | total for the month of April, according | to the monthly survey by the F. W. | Dodge Corporation. | While this total indic tinued lag in building operations ti year as compared with the huge vol- ume of last r, it is noted that the volume reported for the past month slightl e_the total for : /it $500 CASH Small Monthly Payments a fouse newly deco- v Open Saturday, 7 to 9 Open Sunday, 2 to 8 630 Rock Creek Church Rd. 1% blocks east of N. H. Ave. and Ga. Ave. re “Ifif FISCHER & MANNAKEE 1010 VERMONT AVE, MAIN 566 After You've Seen Others Don’t Fail to Inspect These Great Big 4-Bedroom Homes 20 Ft. Wide—35 Ft. Deep 4th and Decatur Sts. N.W. In the Heart of Petworth, Near Sherman Circle —and save yourself from $2,000 to $3,000 due to the vast resources, enor- mous purchasing power and volume of construction of the Cafritz Organi- 7 large rooms 3 big covered porches Tiled bath, built-in tub and shower Kitchen with shelved pantry and refrigerator 20-ft. paved alley SMALL CASH PAYMENT Monthly Payments Less Than Rent . Open and Lighted Until 9 P.M. CAFRITZ Owners and Builders of Communities one idea inmind . . . Near the Cath‘edral Here, indeed, is a home that has been built with just You may have inspected many houses, but we feel confident that one look at this well constructed, beautifully perfection in every detail. | brought the JUNE 11, 1927. last year. Also, it is pointed out, the May contract total brought the amount of construction started since January 1 up to a grand total of $2,- 555,515,300, which is but 1 per cent behind’ the same period of 1026, & much better showing than had been anticipated. Construction started last month in the Middle Atlantic States( eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of Co. lumbia and Virginia) reached a total of $55,880,900. There were decreases per cent from the amount re- norted in April of this year and 4 per cent from the amount reported in May of last year. The first five months' construction total for the Middle Atlantic States was $304,530,000, being an increase of t of last year. Two power plant projects, estimated to cost $80,000,000 between them, total of contemplated work reported for this district in May up to $144,795,900. This was ver cent more than the amount r | ported in April and 45 per REAL E than the amount reported in May of last year, Building and engineering contracts were awarded during May to the amount of $139,065,700 in New York State and northern New Jersey. There were decreases of 15 per cent from April, 1927, and 1 per cent from May of last year The total contracts left in New England du g May amounted to $41,426,000. There were decreases of 3 per cent from April of this year and 12 per cent from May of last y May construction contracts in the Pittsburgh _ district Penn over the first five months | sylvania, West Virgir Kentueky) amounte | There was a decr trom April cent over Ma Building and engineering contracts | were awarded th to the umount of § the Central Tndiana, Tow sin, Michigan, M STATE. | for April, but was 7 per eent ahead of May of last year. The Northwest (Minnesota, the Da- and Northern Michigan) had $8,647,300 in contracts for new. build- ing and enginee work _during | May. There were decre 7 per cent from Ap volume of construction | , | sippi, Ark May | tigure ent over of 6 per of _last IF OUR NAME WAS FEDERAL-AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK—TRUST COMPANY & SAVINGS BANK You could probably better appre ciate the full scope of our banking WE DO ALL THOSE THIN AKalorama Heig’hts Residence 2409 California Street NE block from Massachusetts Avenue in the city’s most exclusive residen- tial section. Arranged to attain the maximum of utility, comfort and conven- ience — w ell adapted for entertaining. Living room across en- tire front, dining room, butler’s pantry and kitchen on first living floor; two bedrooms, bath and studio with eleven windows on sec- ond living floor; three bedrooms and bath on third floor; reception room, laundry and servants’ rooms and bath on ground floor. Three open fireplaces, hardwood parquet flooring; two-car de- tached brick garage. Price, $40,000 Beauty and Luxury Without Equal Are offered in these new Shapiro-Katz Semi-detached Brick homes Superb environment, overlooking 16th street and facing the new proposed Fort Stevens Park Exhibit House, 6213 12th Street N.W. One block west of Georgia Ave. at Rittenhouse St. Price, $12,950 Low cash payment planned home, located at 3121 38th St. N.W. Just above Mass. Ave. one square west of Wis. Ave. All 7 of these Homes are of usual size. 3 large Porches—Front Porch solid concrete with heavy columns; Break- fast Porch completely screened. 2 modern Tiled Baths with built-in fixtures. Handsome Room and arf in Dining Room. Brilliant Crystal Electroliers Wall Lights. Both Price and Terms Are Special Open for inspection every day and evening—including Sunday 1415 MCSKEEVER=dGOSK...... K Street ] Deal With a Realtor Brick Pant nd Built-in 5 e Terms to suit the buyer Servant’s Toilet; automatic heater and storage tank for service water. Big Built-in Garage, entered from alley on grade. Beautiful Floors and Woodwork throughout; and artistic decorations which reflect the excellent taste and talent played in design, construc- tion and finish. Large living room with artistic brick open fireplace, paneled dining room, 4 good bedrooms, latest sanitary built-in bath fix- tures (shower), dressing room with extra lavatory and toilet, spacious porches, heated garage, oak floors throughout and 30- gallon Welsbach Hot Zone. —will convince you that here is the logical place for you to locate. Center entrance hall effect, beautiful living room, stone open fireplace; sun room with southern exposure, dining room, break- fast room, pantry, bright kitchen, covered with Armstrong In- laid Linoleum; Seeger built-n refrigerator, cabinets and other convenlences, The second floor has one enormous bedroom with bath adjoining; two other large bedrooms with cedar closets and tiled bath. Stairway to large attic. This residence is finished with the topmost degree of good taste and is equipped with weather strips and bronze screens. The grounds have an area of 9,000 square feet, with two-car garage opening on public alley. Price, $21.750 Inspection Invited Open Sunday Until 6:30 P.M. Hedges & Middleton, Inc. Realtors 1412 Eye St. N.W. Franklin 9503 Fireplace in Living lly pancled walls and Out 16th St. to Colorado Ave. to Georgia Ave. to Ritten- house St, west one block to 12th St, or out Geor; Ave. to Rittenhouse St, west ome block to 12th St. SHAPIRO-KATZ REALTY COMPANY REALTORS—BUILDERS 1416 K St. N.W. Main 9111