ety, and cheerfulsurroundings to dispel the depression which such things cause. The decorationof the room may of itself either encourage or discourage a cheerful spirit. Therewas nothing very cheering about the ugly wall-papers, the gloomy curtains, andthe ponderous uncomfortable dining room… … : OUR HOMES, Wt are living in a more intelligent age, and our decorators have discoveredthe value of relative brightness in a dining room. I have seen a delightful resultin a country mansion, produced by a high panelled wainscot painted in a warmpinky cream colour, and surmounted with a fine flock…
Interior decoration · Furniture
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