ially desirable to use an illuminant that throws out as little heat as possible.Electricity solves the problem ; but if artistic effect is the main consideration theperfect dinner table should be lighted with shaded candles in branching silver,or old Sheffield plated, candelabra. The light is thus… … r OUR HOMES, THE DINING ROOM CARPET. T N a dining room a soft, thick carpet is indispensable—a Turkey or a A\ilton forchoice. The noise of servants moving about has to be deadened as muchas possible. Nothing is so distracting and prejudicial to conversation—and adinner without conversation is like…
Interior decoration · Furniture
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