We illustrate a few of the treatments which serve this useful purpose and conform to the prevailing thought in regard to style, shape and general utility.
Figure [133], one of the common types, is constructed of a bench seat, loose cushion, box pleated valance, and curtain back. In suitable covering this style could be introduced in almost any room of the house, but is most used for den, sitting and bedroom corners.
Figure [135] illustrates apurposen all-over-upholstered seat and back with bric-à-brac shelf. This style is capable of a great deal of elaboration and is much used for reception and drawing-rooms. Made with a polished wood frame instead of the stuff-over, it is much more dainty in rooms where the other furniture is delicate and of the show wood variety.
Figure [134] is a heavier type and more after the style of Arts and Crafts. Built to conform with the other furnishings, this style is very appropriate for dining-room, library, hall, club or den corners and lends an air of solidity to the room it occupies.
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Figure [136] illustrates a den seat with over canopy—the seat is provided with a loose couch throw or cover and the canopy is made up of two scarf draperies and a pair of curtains with a shirred roof of a plain color to match the draperies.
There is opportunity for a great deal of ingenuity in the construction of these fitments, and by following the motif or theme of the general furnishing scheme of a room you will have little difficulty in evolving fitments that will not only suit their environment, but will be an artistic addition to the furniture of the room.
WALL-HANGINGS.
If the walls of a room are covered with a fabric there is usually less difficulty in working out a complete scheme of color harmony, and for that reason the use of fabric wall coverings is usually recommended by the decorator who undertakes the complete furnishing of a room or suite.