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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-04-27, Page 28Pege 4 ecor tin with wo Steel, plastic and glass are wonderful modern-day decorating materials and perform many functions in the home. But only one material - wood - can add that ageless charm and warmth to a room. Here are room -by -room suggestions in decorating with wood that will at once delight the eye and be useful. Family Room - The effec- tive family room functions as both an informal gather- ing place and a cosy room for more formal entertain- ing. Start by establishing a conversation area. Arrange seating around music, games, TV and other favorite family activities. Use wooden dividers, screens or shelving to sec- tion off areas. Wooden chairs, frames or plant holders add a rich, comfor- table touch. Bedroom - Want to prop up your feet in a serene setting? Decorating with wood creates a delightful at- mos,, ere in any bedroom. Schoolmaster desks, re- quiring little room and han- dy for storage, are ideal for bedroom offfices . Small shelves and wall plaques complete a bedroom work area. Use a magazine rack for business journals or reference materials. For snack dining, try a tilt - top table or a small drop-leaf end table. Space problems? Get stackable tables or snack tables with caddies. Dining room - This should be a quiet room, to provide time out from modern liv- ing's frantic pace. For a long, narrow dialing area, choose an elongated oblong table. Round butterfly tables set off square spaces nicely. Ladder -back chairs form a handsome pattern against the wall, while saving mid- dle floor space. Mirrors, creating the im- pression of a larger area, also spotlight drapery colors d will and wail hangings. Single mirrors with curved Colonial frames are highly decorative. Smaller mirrors, interspersed with wood pla- ques and carvings, bring in- terest to a dull wall. A hostess cart eliminates trips to the kitchen and con - verbs to a decorative stand between meals. Kitchen - Here, order and function must be reflected, in contrast to the dining room, where the snood is all- unportant. But this does not mean decorating for a laboratory and office. Storage boxes, for exam- ple, need not impart a warehouse effect. Wooden bread boxes, sugar and flour canisters are both func- tional and decorative. A handy labelled spice rack is efficient; in wood, it is warm and inviting. A glass -covered cheese board is useful, as cheese should be served at room temperature. The glass keeps it fresh, the wood snakes it tempting. Decorative cutting boards are beautiful on the wall, ex- cellent fur chopping and can be used as serving trays. dd warmth to your room SAE PRICES IN EFFECT 'TM. SATURDAY, MAT 1 the a sy two-hv,r from -up - nfld your own multi -ase ge desik dom with the STARPLATE UIEDINO SYSTEM (71_, LIVING LATTICE SPECIAL PRICES NOW IN EFFECT! EXPANDABLE WOOD LATTICE Use your geodesle dome for storage, playhouse. carport, gazebo. green house, screen house, morel CARTON OF STAR PLATES Reg. 39.93 LUMBER & BOATS EXTRA 1/8°' at 15/16 - for fencing, rose climbers, patio enclosures 2' ac 6' (reg. 11.49) 2' z 8' (reg. 14.99) '8.95 '11.95 3' a 8' (reg. 22.49) 97°49 4' u 8° (reg. 29.99) '23075 FIXED WOOD LATTICE a 1 /8" THICK 4' x 8° (reg. 29.94) '24.95 2° z 8° (reg. 14.99)......... ...... s12.95 FIXED WOOD LATTICE e 7/32" THICK Wood is still the only Material that can add ageless charm and character to room. to doors, trim, shelving, wall'. and flooring nothing beats the warmth of wood. lean. upholstery... • front page 3 check your upholstery tag for specifics. (The industry has adopted a standard cleanability code to indicate the proper method for doing all types of upholstery fabric.) Once you've gotten the tag go-ahead, you're ready to begin the easy, six -step pro- cedure. Here's how to do it: Pre-test the fabric for col- or fastness - Choose an in- conspicuous area of your upholstered piece and rub the spot with a clean, wet cloth. if no color is transferred to the cloth, your piece is colorfast. (If the col- or bleeds or changes, however, it's a g• e r, idea to get in touch with the manufacturer for cleaning advice.) With exception of velvet, satin and silk, just about all upholstery fabrics are cleanable if they are shrink -resistant and color- fast. Vacuum thoroughly - Vacuum the piece complete- ly and thoroughly to remove surface dirt. Be sure not to forget the crevices. Apply upholstery shampoo - Following the can rec- tions, spread the cleaning foam with a circular motion. To avoid wetting the pad++ i g or fiberfill, take care to use as little moisture as possible. It's best to work from the edges of the soiled area toward the center. Wipe the piece with a damp sponge - To be sure the residual shampoo has been removed, it's a good idea to wipe the piece down with a damp sponge. Vacuum thoroughly again - After allowing the upholstery to dry thoroug i y - which usually takes a:unit an hour - vacuum again to be extra certain that all the shampoo has been removed. Apply fabric protector - Making sure the piece is perfectly dry, hold the can about eight inches away'nd spray the upholstery thoroughly. This will keep your furniture cleaner longer because once treated, spills will simply bead up and can easily be whisked away. Your upholstery is now protected until the next time you shampoo! 4° zs 8° (reg. 39.95) '36.95 OUTDOOR LANDSCAPING WOOD TIES (Green) 1" x 6" 31 2" z 4" 38' LIPDEAL. FT. 2" w6" 58' iLIPBEAL FT. 4" a 4" 74' LIPBEAL FT. 2" z 8" 79€ LETHAL FT. LINEAL FT. 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