A Book of Distinctive Interiors

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EDITED BY WILLIAM A. VOLLMER
NEW YORK
McBRIDE, NAST & COMPANY
1912

Copyright, 1910, 1911, 1912, by McBRIDE, NAST & COMPANY
Published November, 1912


Pleasing decorative effects may be obtained by bringing out the natural graining of the woodwork. Chestnut and cypress are particularly suitable for this as they may be stained and wax finished, or stained and rubbed down to produce this effect. This fireplace was built with outside bricks selected for their color. There is a mottling of purple and bluish tones among the reds that harmonizes strikingly with the Oriental rug before it