Evening Star Newspaper, September 25, 1929, Page 36

The Importance of Color | Casual in the Bedroom By Eisie de Wolle 3 Zisie de Wolfe, mow Lady Mend], the best known woman interior decorator in America EOPLE seldom realize how much color means in the bedroom. Unconsciously it affects one’s waking thought, and at night, when the light is about to be turned off, the last color upon which the eye has rested becomes shut in as a good or bad angel to influence one’s dream. Colors soothe or colots agitate. They ereateharmony or they voice disturbance. All colors are good if handled with discretion and taste—but any color becomes un- desirable if thrown into the gen- eral plan of decoration without" Teserve and without knowledge. Certain combinations produce the feeling of grinding saws— whereas others open vistas of rest and peace. Before using wallpapers and materials, before determining upon the tonality of beds and other furniture, before assembling chintzes and draper- select samples or have these submitted to you. Live with them a while. Look atthemintheearlymorninglight, g‘u at them as twilight falls, ome familiar with them—so that when you do arrive at a de- cision, these eolor combingtions have become your friends or, if badly selected, your enemies. If at the end of the trial you find yourself still undecided, seek pro- fessional advice, and be guided thereby. Even when one selects § pri- mary color as the general tome of 8 bedroom one must not lose sight of the many shades which are practically by-products of this color. Wrong shades may clash whereas a proper blending may produce & charming result. For instance, yellow walls and blue woodwork are often very effec- tive in & bedroom hut be careful of the blues and yellows which are selected. Soft, neutral tones are usually most desirable. Suit Color to ‘.l“eupcumm Certain colors seem appropri- ate for certain temperaments and certain ages. For children’s bed- rooms there should be light, gay colors—colors which suggest dancing steps and rippled laugh- ter. But I do not believe that at any time bedrooms should be dull and sombre. Old age needs light and brightness even in the au- tumn of life. The primary colors can be softened and appropriated to that mellowness which age should suggest. The hair may gray but nevertheless it can be silver sheened. Greens properly used are in- variably safe to conjure with. ‘When Ged in His infinite wisdom threw a mantle of green over earth and forest, how marvelous was His choice! Driving along the country highways in the months of May and June, what is more powerful to heal the tired soyl and the careworn mind than these avenues of spring green? Can you imagine the effect if we were dashed past vivid reds or aggressive oranges instead? Remember that it is in the bed- yoom you are to rest, to think and dream and plan, and that from your bedroom you take your morning inspiration and your nightly benediction. SurerLaTIVE IN ComrorT! This Mattress is the Choice of Nearly a Million Home Makers W ith its heart of hundreds of finely tempered coils, buried in deep layers of upholstery, Simmons Beautyrest Mattress offers nights of deep, invigorating sleep such as you have never known before! And with its smartly boxed sides, taped edges and damask covers—chaoice of twa pat- terns, six colors—it is as smart and good looking as it is comfortable. Every 54 seconds one more Beautyrest in someone’s home Note the small resilient springs that fill the Beautyrest. Eachis in 3 separate pocket which allows in- dividygl action and gives proper suppert to body weight. Beautifu] damask now covers the Beautyrest u;uuu.'l‘ludoll te all- over pattern of leaves comes in light blue, lilac and rose. The handsome medallign pattern comes in lgpfodxp reen, Vene- tian blue and beige. You can buy Simmons merchandise in all This quaint bedroom showing its old oaken beams combines incidental oak pieces of | Early English extraction with a walnut finished Simmons Bed, prodycing an effect of unusual interest, No. 1638, $29.50 'Occasional PieceS Thbughtful,ly Chosen Lend the Bedroom Varied Interest Begin with a Charming Bed by Simmons and Your Room will Grow Lavelier Piece by Piece A spaciou; i;;itoom combfnu some rare an} }ovely pieces from France with a harmon izing Simmons Bed No. 1581, $32.715 = APPILY, for the woman whoenjoysthepleasureof choosing lovely things, the vogue for furnishing not only the living rooms but even the bed- yooms of the home with occasion- 8l pigces is increasing year by year. And with good reason. For a ropm which has gathered ynto it- self things of individual charm and beauty from various corners of the world—or even from vari- ous stores in the same city—has & more special, more individual charm. Furnish As ¥ou Go ‘Another advantage of thisplan of furnishing is that which con- cerns the pocketbook. You can start your room with a bed, a mirror and g chest of drawers and after every succeeding birth- day and Christmas you can apply those jolly little checks that you find under your plate in acquir- ing additiong] lovely pieces. This also makes the fun of furnishing last longer and trains qne’s taste. After having lived with the bed and ong or twp other bits one knows so much better Jjust the things one wants to go with them. For this gradual furnishing of the bedroom, beds by Simmons' are particularly well adapted. For Simmons makes a great many models—scores of designs and color combinations—as adaptable as the dandelion. You can fit them in with Colo- nial furniture, Jacobean, Queen Anne or Louis XVI, Early Amer-' ican or Mid-Victorign and get charming effects. a3 The Beauty of Simmons Beds Built with a sturdiness which will never waver, beautifully fin- ished with a satiny sheen, with imple but delightful lines, they halance symmetry with color and beauty with reasonable price. In the large picture above one of the new Simmons models is shown—Bed No. 1638, which comes. in walnut finish. Slender turned spindles at head and foot are relieved by an attractive grill motif. Combined with old osk tables, wing chairs and two love- ly Jacobean chests against a chintz-hung wall, it makes a room of unusual interest. In the other room a favorite Simmons Model, No. 1581 with a ull of Charm The ‘Aec Box Spring is covered in damask in patterns and colors to match the famous Simmons Beautyrest Mattress, with stitched sides, and taped edges. e Tt 84250 Superb Resiliency, Tailored Finish in Simmons Springs Superior construction is the secret of their success with home-makers everywhere! Only the finest materials go into them—in the Ace Box, seasoned lumber frame, steel braced, hundreds of finely tempered wire coils, clean new upholstery, smart damask covers; in the Ace Open Coil, 3 greater number of resilient coilg than in most springs of this type, and the whole painted to resist rust. The Ace Open Coil Spring is made with a smooth banded border to protect sheets. Small governor springs hold it firm, and stabilizers, an exclusive Simmons innovation, prevent side-sway. SIMMONS ACE OPEN $19.7 5 COIL SPRING 'Smart Modern Linesw Gay Decorationw In This Favorite Simmons Bed simple rounded head board and little low posts for a foot is the center of a delightful group of treasures which reflect the cul- ture of France—a fine old hand- > painted screen, an Aubusson rug, bergéres, Provengal tables and chests of drawers—the kind of & room you use the clock around, as attractive for daytime use gs it is comfortable at night. This bed can be had in walnut finish, and a lovely light green with ivory panels blending with many colors, Or it can be painted to order at little extra cost. S — SIMMONS BEDS' $10 to %60 WwWOooD FINISHES $ ; '00 GAY COLORS So youthfyl ghd gay, and yet so smart and sophisticated—this bed is adaptable’ tomany different types of homes—a chic town apartment, a homelike country house—for 3 guest room, a young girl's room. Its clean, modern lines and the absence of *fussy decoration,” give it a charming distinction. Bed No, 1636 comes in walnut, gray Bed No. 1638 . $29.50 Bed No. 1581 . $32,75 Sleeping Time is Growing Time! ° Your baby must sleep comfortably if he is to grow strong and healthy. dimmons cribs, scis entifically built, insure sound sleep. They are washable, durable, adjustable, firm and noige- Jess. A variety of colors and designs. Metal QF Woo " $12.50 to $40 with brown and with green and gald trim. old trim, gnd orchid A Chinese Lullaby ‘The mouse ran up the can- dle-stick To et the grease from off the wick, Whep he got up, he could not get down, But squegked to wakep all the town: Mg-ma-ma) Ma-ma-mal The Simmons Company Chicago New York. Atiqah; San Francisco Copyright, 1999, she Simmens Compang the better furniture and department stares World’s largest manufacturers of - BEDS + SPRINGS «+ MATTRESSES