Coloi is of fiYHi importaoce in the decomtivf pffrct of window-
hangings. While curtains may he appropriate in a room with
white woodwork, white ceiling, and light walh, for they arc
in sueh ca.'^e in luinnony with the general color scheme, but
they arc not appi-opriate for rooms oi darker color. Window-
hangings should gcncraliy harmonize in hue with the walls of
the room* If tlic hangings are of exactly the same color aa
the side wall, the result is likely to be monotonous. But if
the room is small, the of>t*ntngs many, and the other furnishings
in strong color contrast to t-be walls, a close match in color
between walls and draperies may produce a most restful effect.
If the walls are plain and not covered with pictures and other
olijects that attract undue attention, the drap<'ries may be
stronger in color and more pn>nounced in pattern, constituting
the strong decorative note in the room. In general, providcfj
the colors are hannonious and the pattern not too pronounced,
it is safe to use striped or figured drapc*ries with plain walls,
and plain drapc^ries with walls that have a pattern. Figured
draperie^s may l^e used elTectively with striix^d wall covering.
The best designs for drapery^ as for wall covering; are those
that cover the ground and pre^sent no violent contrast in color
or pattern.
Window draperies may contribute largely to the color efTecta
deseribetl in rooms of difTen^nt exposum, or of difTerent locali-
ties. The warmth and Ught contained iu soft tones of yellow
and orange can be counted on to counteract a feeling of cold
and gloom. Darker and cooler colors may l>e used when there
is much sun or heat.
Texture.
Texture affects the adaptabiUty of the hangings. Texture
is the quality of material made known to us originally, as its
name signifies, through I ouch, l)Ut by experience is equally
recognizable through siglit. Words used to descrilve textures
are accordingly descriptive of feeling, such as mugh, smooth,
hard, soft, velvety, silky, crfipy, coarse, fine, firm^ loase. Burlap,
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for example, is rough and coarse compared with India silk.
Tightly woven linen is firm and hard in effect. Velvets and
velours are soft. Burlap^ monk's cloth, canvas, and similar
textures are appropriate in rooms finished in rough plaster
with oak woodwork and mission furniture. Silk and satin or
raercOTzed fabrics are more appropriately used with wood of
such grain or texture as mahoj^any or sat in wood or with painted
wood. Variations in texture producctl by different ^veaves,
patterns, or colorings rnay give even inexpc^nsive malerialaj
so distinjoiished a quality as to make them appropriate for
use in very dignified surrounthnps. Some of the de^signs from
priceless tapestries in European musenms have been printetl
on linen and may thus be enjoyed at moderate cost*
TVeaiment as to number in one window.
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Coloi is of fiYHi importaoce in the decomtivf pffrct of window-
hangings. While curtains may he appropriate in a room with
white woodwork, white ceiling, and light walh, for they arc
in sueh ca.'^e in luinnony with the general color scheme, but
they arc not appi-opriate for rooms oi darker color. Window-
hangings should gcncraliy harmonize in hue with the walls of
the room* If tlic hangings are of exactly the same color aa
the side wall, the result is likely to be monotonous. But if
the room is small, the of>t*ntngs many, and the other furnishings
in strong color contrast to t-be walls, a close match in color
between walls and draperies may produce a most restful effect.
If the walls are plain and not covered with pictures and other
olijects that attract undue attention, the drap<'ries may be
stronger in color and more pn>nounced in pattern, constituting
the strong decorative note in the room. In general, providcfj
the colors are hannonious and the pattern not too pronounced,
it is safe to use striped or figured drapc*ries with plain walls,
and plain drapc^ries with walls that have a pattern. Figured
draperie^s may l^e used elTectively with striix^d wall covering.
The best designs for drapery^ as for wall covering; are those
that cover the ground and pre^sent no violent contrast in color
or pattern.
Window draperies may contribute largely to the color efTecta
deseribetl in rooms of difTen^nt exposum, or of difTerent locali-
ties. The warmth and Ught contained iu soft tones of yellow
and orange can be counted on to counteract a feeling of cold
and gloom. Darker and cooler colors may l>e used when there
is much sun or heat.
Texture.
Texture affects the adaptabiUty of the hangings. Texture
is the quality of material made known to us originally, as its
name signifies, through I ouch, l)Ut by experience is equally
recognizable through siglit. Words used to descrilve textures
are accordingly descriptive of feeling, such as mugh, smooth,
hard, soft, velvety, silky, crfipy, coarse, fine, firm^ loase. Burlap,
HOME FURNISHING
63
for example, is rough and coarse compared with India silk.
Tightly woven linen is firm and hard in effect. Velvets and
velours are soft. Burlap^ monk's cloth, canvas, and similar
textures are appropriate in rooms finished in rough plaster
with oak woodwork and mission furniture. Silk and satin or
raercOTzed fabrics are more appropriately used with wood of
such grain or texture as mahoj^any or sat in wood or with painted
wood. Variations in texture producctl by different ^veaves,
patterns, or colorings rnay give even inexpc^nsive malerialaj
so distinjoiished a quality as to make them appropriate for
use in very dignified surrounthnps. Some of the de^signs from
priceless tapestries in European musenms have been printetl
on linen and may thus be enjoyed at moderate cost*
TVeaiment as to number in one window.