HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-06-16, Page 49We deliver
beautiful
bouquets
Creatively styled
Floral Arrangements
for
Enchanting Eleganc
;our flowers have enhanced the
appearance of rooms, homes and
people for any occasion you can
think of. We're proud' of our
customers' loyalty and are con-
tinually welcoming new friends to
our shop. We'd like to add you to the
list the next time your special event
comes up...
Serving Clinton, Blyth,
Goderich, Seaforth and area
since 1926
K.C. Cooke
Florist
"Flowers for every occasion"
e St. S., Clinton
482-7012
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Let Your
Imagination
Soar
If the condition of your home tells
you it's tine to redecorate but your
checkbook says no, don't despair, you
can still spruce up your domestic
surroundings without expensive
refurnishing.
Leading wallcovering manufac-
turers offer a big assist to the home
decorator who wants the latest
fashionable hackgrrnrnds for his or
her walls. These fine wallcoverings
can be scrubbed and stripped (many
of them pr•eposted> and hove coon
dinated fabrics which can be used in
• many '"0ys to dramatize a room.
Canopies, window curtains, quilts,
coverlets, pillowcases, dust ruffles,
side chairs zinc' window shades are
among the coordinating possibilities.
Bedrooms should he decorated to
,suit the personality of the male or
female, or both, who are using the
rooms.
Paper preparation of the walls and
woodwork is extremely important
when redecorating - i.e,., removal of
old wallcovering, repairing cracks
and imperfections in plaster or
wallboard. A coat of alkyd flat is
recommended to ensure sticking and
prevent any bleeding through old
stains. Always use the paste and the
method of application that is
recommended inside every roll of
warllcovering.
Old and difficult ceilings can he
renewed by having a coat of texture
sprayed on to hide any cracks or
imperfections.
If you prefer to paint your walls.
easily done. Use a color that coor•
dinates with your carpets or existing
furniture, or choose a neutral
..eggshell" or ..ivory" shade. Stay
away from pure white which tends to
look grey on walls.
Is your furniture looking tired and
faded'' ''Then have it covered with
iuhric that matches or coordinates
with the wall covering or drapery.
Rearrange your furnishings, even
move some to other roomy. You'll find
that many pieces look good in dif-
ferent areas of the house. Subtle
changes in a room's.rppearance ca'n
he achieved as simply as switching
lamps, art and accessories between
livingroorn and bedroom. By moving
items from room to room, you gain
the benefits or refurnishing without
spending a penny.
Bathrooms and kitchens are two
very important rooms in a home. One
should choose good quality appliances
and fixtures and make sure there are
no shortcuts taken in wiring or
plumbing when installation or
remodelling is done.
Homeowners should use good
quality wallcoverings and paints for
these much used areas: Much thought
must also he given to mirrors,
lighting and floor covering. Again
these should be good quality, func-
tional and easy to maintain.
With all the great products and
materials available and a little
corn mon sense, homeowners can have
an up to date and fashionable home at
minimal costs. .
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K -decorating, South-western Ontario's home and commercial decorating centre
• WALL COVERINGS
Over 100 sample books to choose from, with quick
delivery. All the famous brand 'names • Sunworthy,
Sanderson, Cody's, Walter Brown, Crown.
-AT-HOWL SERVICE
entire,_home decor. We can. help you plan
interiors ``nd exteriors.
M DRAPERIES
of Huron County's largest Custom Drapery
. You can choose from over 500 fabric sam-
m the world's finest mills.
H DRAPERY HARDWARE
FLOORS
Free estimates on sanding and refinishing new and old
wooden floors.
the complete Kirsch line - the finest
made drapery hardware.
the complete line of quality Pittsburgh
PLASTERING
We can expertly rough -plaster ceilings and walls to
give you textured, Old -English style rooms.
ANTIQUING
We have on -staff craftsmen who can restore your old
furniture and cupboards by antiquing or woodgraining.
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EXTERIOR DECORATING
Call us for free estimates on commercial and con-
tracting decorating • both interior and exterior.
Serving Clinton, Goderich, Seaforth and area for
over 35 years. Now with a staff of seven to serve you.
decorating J
bedspreads and drapery with color - coordinated walls
The drapery track "triple treatment" is done with a
verse and a valance rod.
DRAPERIES PAINTS WALLCOVERINGS
33 Huron St., Clinton 482-9542