ee eer A eareauepinien pe SS seeinener ce a 2s, ye ares “poten a ‘tt ME DECORATION 1908 ALFRED PEATS en Ze ee PAPE RS NEW YORK BOSTON CHICAGO RE FATO RY The object of this little vol- fo) ume is to present in a plain and practical form an exposition of the principal and re modern treatments in wall decoration. Sy It was thought necessary to devote a page to impress upon our patrons the importance of beginning with good and substantial wall paper, to insure appropriate and pleasing results in Home Decoration. Our purpose is to substantially embody ideas and designs in wall hangings which are of a character worthy of consideration. We have learned that the salutary influence of advice relative to early and advanced styles —especially on the eve of a new season—will be far more useful if accompanied with illustrations exemplifying the color, outline, motif and intention of the points in mind. As our chief aim has been to bring home practical schemes to our readers—who generally accept them as a safe source of authority in decoration—we have endeavored to fortify our claims by abundant proof in the pages that follow. We have thought proper to offer many treatments emanat- ing from our own views of decorating the walls, to add frequent examples of our individuality, at least as witnesses of the worth of these ideas. We trust they may be accepted by one and all, even by those who call in question their personal authority. ‘Though we have sought to be exact in all our suggestions, an occasional inaccuracy may have inadvertently crept in. Any emendations which our clientele may feoce to pro- pose will be gratefully adhered to in subsequent editions. NT ty ITIO The first edition of Home . Decoration was issued in January, 1905. From that time to the present almost one hundred thousand copies have been wD distributed in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the West Indies. 23 = The gratifying results have surpassed our most ea A sanguine expectations and are consoling evidence that the search for new ideas, new examples of decoration, is not wholly neglected, even in this iron age, so much engrossed by varied considerations. Bear in mind what you gain in being conversant with all that is new in the decoration of interiors. Your gain is modest in comparison with your possible success, in knowing the proper things. You gain everything that is worth knowing, you acquire a full and connected knowledge of the advanced treatments in house decorating. You obtain possession of the thoughts of the best author- ities on decoration, and the advantages of their leadership. You are no longer “tossed about by every wind of competi- tion,” but firmly grounded on the rock of confidence. Would it not be extremely hazardous to make a long voyage in a ship where all the officers and crew are fiercely contending among themselves about the manner of explain- ing the compass and of steering their course ? How much more dangerous is it to trust to contending advisors in the journey to success? Nothing short of the best authority should satisfy you. ‘There should be no uncer- tainty. The influence should be discerning, “like the sun whose benignant light and heat are felt even in those secluded spots which its rays can but dimly penetrate.” » | ) ARLOR In view of the unlimited offering of designs in Wall Paper for the parlor of the present day, it is refreshing to view one bearing a truly artistic embellishment, and which moreover, brings, as it were, ‘‘a breath of delightful atmosphere”’ about its furniture and draperies. MAK, ’ m \ An exemplar of the latter kind may be found in the subject of our present illustration, which depicts an ““Adams’’ corner of the most important room. The object of the artist has been to establish himself in a real home and not in a shop, and more wisely to avoid crowding of furniture and bric-a-brac. To crowd a vast variety of furniture into a confined space is the act neither of an artist nor a good salesman, and we have been careful not to commit so unpardonable an error. There is no more remarkable indication of the improvement in public taste during the last few years than the avidity with which peo- ple purchase the more artistic designs in wall hangings. In fact, it also has been found no longer necessary to pay fancy prices for pat- terns even of peculiarly fine and delicate coloring. The fineness and delicacy of color, the subtlety of designing, the originality and grace of the accompanying illustration, is also a sig- nificant indication of the advancement in the manufacturing of wall papers to meet the well informed demand of public taste, which is so happily characteristic of our time. The design shown in the reproduction opposite is one of our new crown decorations, which may be paneled as presented, or hung in the usual way. The treatment shown affords an effect entirely differ- ent in the matter of decorating; simple, delightful and unusual. In an examination of our new sample books you will note the excellent quality and formation of this artistic wall hanging. ‘The design 1s also presented in soft shades of green. The illustration depicts: Wall Hanging, No. 3104 Ooze 6550 Crown, No. 3105 Opaque 1512 each Stile, No. 3070 Nurse 3830 SKETCH I | ou a rial Tiebarsoassttss — Pear Ors all concerned in art that is old, nevertheless, our attention is cen- tered in modern contributions. ‘The vast accumu- lations of all that is best in the art of past centuries » have been drawn upon and utilized in the presen- tations of today. ial! V I N Cc R () () M Although we are The care exercised in the selection of a line of ean Wall Papers, the employment of the most skilled color artists and of the most successful modern reproductive processes for illustrations, the purpose of which is to give a broader intuition of the merits of wall treatments, is strong evidence that a regard for the artistic is necessary to satisfy purchasers of wall decorations. As an example of interest and of decorative art, we offer this Living Room treatment. It would be difficult to excel it in quiet taste and distinction. It has the characteristic note of refinement, which is the cardinal and unchallenged point in the Alfred Peats decorative schemes. The cut-out ornaments are beautifully arranged, and while serving an artistic purpose, they are not allowed to lapse into obtrusiveness. Good taste and comfort are the obvious factors of this color scheme. That which pleases most and lasts longest is always the cheapest in the long run, and this is the principle upon which the selection of paper for this room was made. It is well to note the value of appliqueing designs in Wall Papers in various ways, as shown. ‘The finished effect adds materially to the decoration. The reproduction consists of the following: Wall Hanging, No. 3107 Opera 5545 Crown and Base, No. 3108 Opinion 1210 each Panel Filler, No. 3107 (Plain part of it) Panel Border, No. 3417 Utility 100080 Cornice, No. 3415 Union 125100 SKETCH II | a 2 = oe « « eo « a 2 e « EV EN Ge ROO Vi a Add Owners of city and country houses often possess choice pieces of furniture which not only are worth a deco- rative background, but which require it. —_ > All JM ES IR It is acommon experience for the artistic @ values of these pieces to be wasted, or at least lessened, by contact with faulty and ill-considered schemes of decoration on the walls. Ae Incorporated in the page opposite will be found an illustra- tion depicting an invaluable treatment of the hall. The color-scheme enables one to decorate appropriately and adapts itself to modern woodwork. As you will note, the hall is dealt with in a manner that successfully takes up the note of the antique and blends it with the spirit of twentieth century comfort. The patterns shown and colorings introduced have been executed by well known manufacturers, whose. skill and resourcefulness is a matter of commonknowledge in this country. The dominant point of interest in this hall is the stair panel paper, not only blending harmoniously with the upper wall decoration, but forming a complete panel over each step, as you ascend to the landing, even panels until you pass this point and then elevating as the steps continue upward. Happily this stair decoration is just what is wanted, and a glance at this interior will convince you we have been successful in procuring a practical and simple panel effect for stair work. The color page depicts the designs that are noted below: Upper Wall, No. 3079 Oblige 5545 Stair Decoration, No. 8165 Panel 6050 Stile, No. 3187 Ortolan 5040 iisssortilteanutearhsinipectianitesmmurtiierc sitter err LL Me: « WUD OU nti tic TO SUELIASER REA TOLL SETTR STA SEE AL ae iB i f t POTS ra i \, Sry DROIT a OR, yr . ; \ ws oy — — _ a Oo oH