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Progress of 
 
 Artistic Interior Development 
 
 Most important to the harmonv and happiness, and even to the health of the home, is color. 
 And vet color, as it relates to these, is all too little understood. 
 
 I he possible influence of a color scheme in making a house more “livable” is only beginning to 
 he widely appreciated, while the actual effect of color beauty and tone harmony in the making of 
 a “homey” home is never so well realized as when, perhaps, some ill-chosen interior decoration 
 gives way to a well-selected and successfully carried out plan of design. 
 
 Among the first, if not the first in this country to realize the commercial importance of this 
 subject, were the publishers of this book, f or practically a generation they have been in the fore- 
 front of the movement to make the home beautiful, simply, practically and economically possible. 
 
 Behind all the unsparing effort put forth by Benjamin Moore A' Company during their thirty 
 years of business, they have had one supreme guiding purpose, namely: at all times to produce 
 interior decorating colors that should more nearly fulfill the requirements of beauty, sanitation and 
 service than ant' of those already on the market. 
 
 And they genuinely believe they have well succeeded. 
 
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Color Harmony and Home Comfort 
 
 To decorate a house properly' requires serious thought and some knowledge of color and color 
 harmony. 
 
 1 he color treatment of a house interior must begin with the walls. 1 hey form the atmos- 
 phere, as it were, which makes a room pleasant or otherwise. Neither floor coverings, draperies 
 nor furniture can minimize the influence of the walls that shut out the world and enclose the home. 
 
 Your Home Is Yourself 
 
 As each home must express the individuality of the home-maker, so the wall-colors must 
 always follow personal preference. In a very real way your home is yourself. 
 
 hew of us realize how color affects one. People suffer from living against unsympathetic 
 backgrounds, so to speak. 1 hey are nerve-worn by jarring colors, yet do not know what is the 
 matter with them. Select, therefore, only such colors as are pleasing to you and be sure you get 
 them in those soft tones that are so essential to the restful enjoyment of a room. 1 his softness of 
 tone can always be assured in the velvety finish of certain readily procured and easily' applied paints 
 and kalsomines. 
 
 Choose Your Colors Carefully 
 
 As a rule, dark and gloomy colors depress one, while bright, sunshiny tones bring cheerfulness. 
 
 Colors should always be chosen with reference to the quantity' and quality of light which enters 
 the room. When going into a new house, where the walls are not y r et decorated, it is often difficult 
 to get a correct impression of how r light or how dark the walls will be when treated with design and 
 color. 
 
 If a room is dark, sunshiny j'ellows or warm rose tints will make it brightest and most cheerful. 
 
 Yellows, reds or golden browns are the rule for a north room as it has but little sunshine. 
 
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A room with a southern exposure requires cool, light colors — blues, greens and grays as it receives 
 a Hood of sunlight. 
 
 Olive green is best suited to a northern exposure. As this color is likely to take on a brownish 
 tone at night, it should be considered by both daylight and artificial light. 
 
 Rooms that face east and west will take practically any color. 
 
 Color Makes for Contentment 
 
 If one is to live in the same house all the year round, on’e must not choose colorings of so much 
 warmth that they will prove unpleasant during the hot months. While a brilliant red in the living- 
 room is certainly cheerful and attractive on winter evenings when everything is lighted up, by day- 
 light it seems to contract the size of the room. And it is most assertive when the weather is warm. 
 
 Red walls should never be used with mahogany furniture as the walls kill the color of the 
 mahogany. 
 
 Wine color, however, is a most satisfactory color to live with as it has none of the assertive 
 qualities of a really bright red. Probably buff or tan with white woodwork makes the ideal wall 
 tint for a living-room. 
 
 It is well to remember that moldings and plate rails break up the wall spaces and are valuable 
 factors m wall treatment. 1 he ceiling in all cases must be lighter in tone than the walls. 
 
 Color has also much to do with the apparent size of the room. Generally speaking, red and the 
 darker tones cause the walls seemingly to contract, whereas light shades lend breadth and height. 
 
 All these are scientific facts and have been abundantly proved by scientific methods. 
 
 How to Make Rooms Larger 
 
 In a room where the ceiling is much too high, the wall decoration can be divided into three 
 sections. I he ceiling tone can run down one or two feet, level with the top of the doors and 
 
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windows. Its termination should always carry out some architectural line already in the room. 
 Another deeper tone below this could cover the wall to within seven feet of the floor, and a wood 
 paneling would then make a suitable base. Unless the walls are over eleven feet high which is 
 seldom the case — it would not be necessary to bring the ceiling paper down. 
 
 If a ceiling is so low as to be depressing, use a white ceiling and a very light-toned wall. 
 
 Never make the mistake of carrying the design of the side walls up to the ceiling. It has 
 the effect of bringing the ceiling down almost on one’s head — and this is most burdensome and 
 unrestful. 
 
 In rooms where something other than plain walls are desired, a stenciled design in contrasting 
 color or shade may be used. 1 his is often suitable in the hall as a border below the molding, and 
 in the child’s bed-room as a dado or |ust below the molding. 1 he bolder stenciled designs are 
 often used as dados in dining-rooms. 
 
 The Keynote of the Plan 
 
 To secure color harmony throughout the house, the hall must be considered first, as it is the 
 keynote of the whole color scheme. 
 
 In the first place, let the hall look inviting. If it is narrow and poorly lighted, yellow is a 
 good color to choose as it will introduce an atmosphere of sunshine. Side walls of Roman yellow or 
 huff', above a dado ol russet or tan, would harmonize with a dining-room of brown and copper, and 
 a living-room of buff, warm gray or green. 
 
 An eff ective color scheme for a square hall is one of ivory hat ing a dado of warm, permanent 
 
 red. 
 
 If the walls of a hall are very high, they must be broken by molding and a contrasting dado of 
 darker color. 1 his should be in proportion to the height of the wall on the staircase. If a dado 
 is used here, let it end where it meets the stairs. Never follow the slant of the stairs. 
 
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Many Rooms But One Home 
 
 The library must be restful. No color must be chosen that tends to distract the eye or 
 thought. Any of the darker shades of green, russet, tan or wine color would be excellent here. 
 Russet walls with cream ceiling, or buff walls with a russet dado and cream ceiling would prove 
 delightful. When using several tones, it is best to make them the varying shades of one color. 
 
 For the living-room, where we like to have our favorite pictures, the softest colors such as 
 buff', tan or warm gray would be the most satisfactory. A darker base may be used here, with the 
 upper walls light. 
 
 The dining-room, as elsewhere suggested, may have darker-toned walls if it is a sunny room. 
 Wme color, russet, olive, elm green, or tan would be excellent; and not infrequently a very delight- 
 ful dining-room with southern exposure has been done in Delft blue on the walls with pale blue 
 ceiling, a paneling and plate rail of mahogany or walnut adding a rich contrast. 
 
 Beauty Should Be Permanent 
 
 For the bed-room, colors should be chosen for their soft and restful tones. Remember your 
 furniture and floor coverings, and select the colors that harmonize best with them; and try to 
 harmonize all of these with yourself . 
 
 tor the bath-room, nothing can be more in keeping with its purpose than a scheme of pure, 
 cleanly, sanitary white carried out in Sam-Flat. 
 
 A finish coat of enamel (“Mooramel”) will add to the depth and luster of the undercoat, and 
 make it washable practically without limit. 
 
 tor the kitchen use cream, buff, sky blue, French gray or apple green. 
 
 tor every room in the house, for every purpose of successful home making, a practically infinite 
 range of harmonizing tints and shades of remarkably permanent depth and richness may be had 
 by the use of Sam-Flat or Muresco. 
 
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Sani-Flat, the Right Paint for Right Results 
 
 I hose who know paints and their qualities concede that Sani-Flat is one of the most remarkable 
 products of its nature that has ever been produced. It commends itself to you and to me for use 
 in our homes, first of all because of its soft, velvetv tones which go so far toward insuring the beauty 
 and restfulness of a room. 
 
 Sam-Hat, as its name indicates, is an absolutely sanitary, soft, flat oil paint. It has depth 
 of tone and luster without shine. It is non-changeable as to color — white Sam-Flat never turns 
 yellow. 
 
 And it is absolutely non-poisonous, containing no lead. This last quality should put Sam-Flat 
 before all other oil paints for any kind of interior use — especially for the home. I he serious effects 
 of poisoning which have resulted from the use of paints containing lead make the avoidance of this 
 element almost imperative. 
 
 What Makes Paint Last 
 
 Sam-Flat has, for its base, a special brand of imported zinc sulphide, commercially known as 
 lithopone, which is controlled in this country by the makers of Sani-Flat, and is the only lithopone 
 pigment known which will not change color on exposure to sunlight. 
 
 There is absolutely no rosin in the composition of Sani-Flat. 
 
 Paints made with rosin and cheap oils, of which there are many, may dry flat and look well at 
 first, but such a coating is not safe to paint over as it becomes very hard and is liable to crack or 
 craze, necessitating the removal of the old paint before redecorating. 
 
 I he life of any paint is measured by its quality and percentage of binder. Sam-Hat contains 
 a greater maximum amount of binder than any other flat wall paint on the market, making it 
 superior to all others in durability. 
 
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Sam-Flat is especially good for walls, woodwork, steel ceilings, and all other interior decorating 
 and painting where a durable, flat paint is needed. 
 
 As an undercoating for enamel, Sam-Flat has no equal. 1 wo coats will cover as well as three 
 coats of white lead. It makes a smooth even surface without laps or brush-marks, and otters an 
 ideal undercoating for any and all enamel work. 
 
 Good Paint Should Go Far 
 
 Sam-Flat is very economical. It works easily, levels and Hows freely so that a painter can 
 cover one-third more surface with it than with any other article of its kind. Its covering qualities 
 are so great that two good coats are sufficient for ordinary work. Unlike other similar paints, it 
 does not precipitate or settle hard in the bottom of the can, but can be stirred up quickly, effecting 
 a great saving of time. Sam-Flat is sold at a reasonble price, and considering its advantages, it 
 is without doubt the most economical interior Hat oil paint yet pioduced. 
 
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Blue Colonial Bed Room 
 
 Here is a dainty bed room in Colonial style, which would be especially suitable for a woman's 
 room. The walls of Pale Blue Sam-Mat, White or Ivory ceiling with White Enamel wood- 
 work and furniture. If more contrast is desired, mahogany furniture may be used here — or a 
 brass bed — which is possible with Blue wall treatment. Blue and White portieres with rugs of 
 Tan and Blue further carry out the color scheme. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect as Shown on 
 Plate A 
 
 Walls Pale Blue Sam-Flat 
 
 Ceiling and Drop White Sani-Flat 
 
 Stencil No. 2008 one inch below picture moulding Delft Blue and Sani-Elat 
 
 Moulding (Finish) White and Gold 
 
 Woodwork W hite Enamel .... Mooramel 
 
 Moor (If Natural) Moore’s Elastic Moor Finish 
 
 Moor (If Painted) Moore's Chestnut Brown Floor Paint 
 
 Plate A 
 
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 Plate A 
 
A Light Gray Bed Room 
 
 Soft Grays are very restful in sunny or well lighted chambers. Light Gray Sam-Flat is ideal 
 for such rooms. It is especially soft and pleasing when used in combination with Old Rose for 
 the frieze and Ivory for the ceiling. \\ oodwork and furniture finished in the darker shades 
 may be used with the above, also Golden Oak or White Enamel Furniture with the woodwork 
 of the same finish. I he draperies are of deeper rose with rugs in Rose and Cream. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate If 
 
 Walls 
 
 Frieze 
 
 Ceiling 
 
 Woodwork W hite Enamel 
 
 Floor (If Natural) 
 
 Floor (If Painted) 
 
 Light Gray Sani-Flat 
 Old Rose Sam-Flat 
 Ivory Sani-Flat 
 Mooramel 
 
 Moore’s Elastic Floor Varnish 
 Moore’s Light Gray Floor Paint 
 
 Plate B 
 
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 Plate B 
 
A Cheerful Bed Room 
 
 This plan of decoration for the room with northern exposure which needs brightening up. 
 Fhe color scheme shown on this plate is adapted to many styles of rooms and in all cases will 
 prove very attractive. It will be noticed that the picture moulding, which is a Russet or Dark 
 Tan touched with Gold, is placed close to the ceiling, the entire wall being coated with Buff 
 Sani-Flat and the ceiling with Ivory. The placing of the moulding on the wall is a matter of 
 choice, whether eighteen inches down, or close to the ceiling. \\ hite Enamel woodwork and 
 furniture would be attractive with these wall decorations, but almost any kind of wood finish or 
 furniture could be used. 1 he curtains of Terra Cotta with 1 urkish rugs in Terra Cotta, Cream 
 and Old Blue add much to the beautv of the room. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate G 
 
 Side Walls 
 
 Ceiling 
 
 Moulding (F inish ) 
 
 Woodwork (If Natural) . . 
 Woodwork (If Enamelled) 
 Eloor (Natural) 
 
 Buff 
 
 Ivory 
 
 Russet with Gold 
 
 Moore’s Elastic Interior Finish 
 
 Mooramel 
 
 Moore’s Elastic Eloor \ arnish 
 
 Plate C 
 
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 Plate C 
 
Old Rose Bed Room 
 
 Every house has one or more rooms which do not get much sun. A warm 
 will work wonders in such rooms. Plate D shows one finished in Old Rose Sa 
 Ivory ceding, W hite Enamel woodwork, and Mahogany furniture, that would 
 to the eye and cheering to the spirits. 1 he Green and \\ hite dainty curtains 
 and White of the rug lend a pleasing note of contrast. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate I) 
 
 Walls Old Rose Sam-flat 
 
 Ceiling and Drop Ivory Sani-Flat 
 
 Moulding Ivory and Gold 
 
 Woodwork White Enamel. . . . Mooramel 
 
 Floor (It Natural) Moore’s Elastic Floor Varnish 
 
 Floor (If Painted) Moore’s Chestnut Brown floor Paint 
 
 bright wall tint 
 ni-Flat with an 
 be very restful 
 with the Green 
 
 Plate D 
 
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 Plate D 
 
Bed Room Finished with Fight Green Tints 
 
 These soft Light Green Tints are always pleasing in bed room, as they impart a quiet, restful 
 feeling. 
 
 I he Pea Green Sam-Flat shown here is being used extensively for wall decorations. \\ hen 
 m combination with Ivory ceiling and \\ lute Enamel woodwork and furniture, the effect is 
 delightful. The portieres of plain Old Rose with the same Rose tint in the rug add to the cheer- 
 fulness of the room. 
 
 IIow to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate E 
 
 Walls Pea Green Sani-Mat 
 
 Ceiling and Drop Ivory Sam-Flat 
 
 Stencil No. 1432 Rich Green Sam-Mat 
 
 Moulding Gold 
 
 Woodwork White Enamel. . . . Mooramel 
 
 Moor (If Natural) Moore’s Elastic Moor Varnish 
 
 Moor (If Painted) Moore's Chestnut Brown Floor Paint 
 
 Plate E 
 
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 Plate E 
 
Simple and Attractive Dining Room 
 
 Most dining rooms are simple in architectural design, and yet, if care is exercised in the choice 
 of decorations, it is possible to make them very attractive. A particularly good effect can be 
 produced by dividing the walls with plate-rails and moulding which gives an opportunity for two 
 or three tone work. Plate F shows three tones, Olive, below the plate-rail, Russet above, with 
 a Buff ceiling, and Dark Oak moulding, woodwork and furniture being Dark Oak. 1 he above 
 color scheme makes an ideal and most effective dining room. 1 he portieres and floor covering 
 show soft Browns and Reds with a tinge of deep Blue and offset the deep tone of the Olive and 
 lend brightness to the rooms. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate F 
 
 Walls (Below Plate Rail) 
 
 Walls (Above Plate Rail) 
 
 Ceiling 
 
 Moulding 
 
 Stencil two inch above plate rail 
 
 b loor (If Natural) 
 
 Floor (If Painted) 
 
 . Olive Sani-Flat 
 Russet Sani-b lat 
 . Buff Sani-b lat 
 . Dark Oak 
 . Olive Green 
 
 . Moore’s Elastic Floor \ arnish 
 . Moore’s Chestnut Brown Floor Paint 
 
 Plate F 
 
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 Plate F 
 
Gray and Cream Dining Room 
 
 I he soft tones of this color scheme make it suitable for any timing room whether well or 
 poorly lighted. 1 he warm Gray Sani-Flat combined with Cream Sani-Flat for the walls and 
 Ivory Sani-Flat for ceiling gives the room an air of cheerfulness, and harmony that will appeal 
 to many. 
 
 1 he White Enamel of the woodwork offers a pleasing contrast to the floors of Quartered Oak. 
 Should the woodwork he new or unpainted, they can he finished natural — and produce an equally 
 attractive result. 1 he Soft Green of the portieres, further reflected in the rug of lan and Green, 
 offers a pleasing contrast. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate G 
 
 Walls (Below Plate Rail). 
 Walls (Above Plate Rail). 
 
 Ceiling 
 
 Woodwork White Enamel 
 Moulding near Ceiling. . . . 
 Floor 
 
 Warm Gray Sani-Flat 
 
 Cream Sani-Flat 
 
 Ivory Sani-Flat 
 
 Mooramel 
 
 Ivory Sani-Flat 
 
 Moore’s Elastic Floor Varnish 
 
 Plate G 
 
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 Plate G 
 
Artistic Dining Room 
 
 In this color scheme, the wainscoting is solid panelled work, stained walnut to match the 
 trim and ceiling beams. Wine Color Sam-Flat is used to the plate rail, all above being finished 
 with Buff Sam-Flat. The picture moulding is here placed near the ceiling. Floors are of Dark 
 Oak. Mahogany furniture. Should the wainscoting be plain panelled work, the wall space 
 inside the panel could be finished with Wine Color Sam-Mat, the floors finished natural, stained 
 a Dark Oak, or painted Chestnut Brown. 1 his would go well with Dark Oak, Mahogany or 
 Walnut furniture. I he curtains are of Bull, with rug of Fan or Blue. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate H 
 
 All woodwork including Wainscoting Walnut Stain 
 
 Walls (To Plate Rail) W ine Color Sani-Flat 
 
 Ceiling and Drop Bufl Sam-Flat 
 
 Picture Moulding (Near Ceiling) Walnut Shade 
 
 Floor (If Stained) Moore’s Dark Oak Stain 
 
 Floor (If Stained or Natural) Moore’s Elastic Floor Varnish 
 
 Floor (If Painted) Moore’s Chestnut Brown Floor Paint 
 
 Plate II 
 
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 Plate II 
 
A Green and Gray Tint Dining Room 
 
 The combination of Light Green and Soft Gray has always been popular. Their perfect 
 harmony imparts a feeling ot rest and refinement that is much to be desired. 
 
 Furthermore, it is not difficult to select furnishings that go well with them. Here the por- 
 tion below the plate rail is finished in Elm Green Sam-Flat, above the plate rail Warm Gray, and 
 the ceiling Cream Sani-Flat. 1 he moulding, which is placed near the ceiling, is painted 
 Elm Green; ceiling beams, floors and other woodwork are Dark Oak, finished natural. The 
 curtains of soft Green with rugs in Green and Brown complete the harmony. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate J 
 
 Walls (Below the Plate Rail Elm Green Sani-Flat 
 
 Walls (Above the Plate Rail) \\ arm Gray Sani-Flat 
 
 Ceiling Cream Sani-Flat 
 
 Moulding Elm Green Sani-Flat 
 
 Woodwork Moore’s Elastic Interior Finish 
 
 Floor Moore’s Elastic Floor Varnish 
 
 Plate J 
 
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 Plate J 
 
Library 
 
 As the library must first of all be restful, the soft Russets and Tans are perhaps the most 
 desirable tones for its decoration. 1 his combination of Russet Sani-Flat for the dado, of Tan 
 on the wall, and an Ivory ceiling, is one of the most satisfactory. 
 
 Russet Sani-Flat is used for the stencil and picture moulding. Woodwork, including ceil- 
 ing beams and furniture, are Old English Oak, finished in Mission style, but other finishes would 
 be equally satisfactory. The floor is Quartered Oak, finished natural. Draperies and rugs 
 introduce an effective color note in their mixed 1 an and Old Blue. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate K 
 
 Dado Russet Sani-Flat 
 
 Walls Ian Sani-Hat 
 
 Ceiling Ivory Sani-Flat 
 
 Stencil Russet Sani-Hat 
 
 Floor Moore’s Elastic Hoor \ arnish 
 
 Woodwork Moore’s Dn-Dul Flat Varnish 
 
 Plate K 
 
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 Plate K 
 
Library 
 
 1 he decorative suggestion shown on Plate L makes a particularly attractive library. Rich 
 harmonizing colors are used, not only on walls and woodwork, but also in furniture, rugs and 
 draperies; a combination which imparts a feeling ot luxury and refinement. It will be noted 
 that the dado is Permanent Red Sam-flat, the wall, Russet Sam-flat, and the ceiling, Cream 
 Sam-flat. 1 he stencil work is done with Permanent Red and the moulding is Gold and Perma- 
 nent Red. 1 he woodwork and furniture are Mahogany, floors, Dark Oak. The draperies in 
 Tan with 1 urkish rugs in harmonizing tones of Red lend a further note of richness. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate I. 
 
 Dado 
 
 Walls 
 
 Ceiling 
 
 Stencilling 
 
 Moulding 
 
 Floor 
 
 Woodwork and Furniture. 
 
 Permanent Red Sani-Flat 
 
 Russet Sani-f lat 
 
 Cream Sani-Flat 
 
 Permanent Red Sani-Flat 
 
 Permanent Red and Gold Sani-f lat 
 
 Moore’s Elastic floor finish 
 
 Moore’s XX Rubbing and Polishing Varnish 
 
 Plate L 
 
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 Plate L 
 
Gray Library 
 
 A very charming color scheme for a library is in graduations of gray. \ he blending of the 
 
 French Gray dado, Light Soft Gray wall and Ivory ceiling, a stencil of French Gray and Ivory 
 
 moulding proves especially delightful in sunny rooms. 
 
 The woodwork, floors and furniture are a medium shade of Oak. 1 he Wine Red in draperies 
 
 and floor covering is most effective. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate M 
 
 Dado French Gray Sani-Flat 
 
 Walls Light Gray Sani-Flat 
 
 Ceiling Ivory Sani-hlat 
 
 Stencil Work French Gray Sani-Flat 
 
 Moulding Ivory Sani-Flat 
 
 Floor Moore’s Elastic Floor Varnish 
 
 Woodwork Moore’s Elastic Interior finish 
 
 Plate M 
 
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 Plate M 
 
Library in Olive Shades 
 
 As shown here the use of two or three different shades of one color make a most pleasing 
 scheme of decoration for a library. 
 
 In this plan, Olive Green for the dado, Elm Green for the wall, and Apple Green for the 
 ceiling would be delightful in a sunny room. 1 he Dark Oak woodwork, and furniture and rugs 
 in shades of Brown or Dark Red form a pleasing contrast. 1 he Tobacco Brown in the draperies 
 with the Oriental rugs of similar tones are excellent here. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate N 
 
 Dado Olive Sani-Flat 
 
 Walls Elm Green Sani-Flat 
 
 Ceiling Apple Green Sam-Hat 
 
 Moulding Olive Sam-Flat 
 
 Floor Moore’s Elastic floor Varnish 
 
 Woodwork Moore’s Dri-Dul Flat Varnish 
 
 Plate N 
 
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 Plate A' 
 
An Inviting Hall 
 
 1 lie Wine Red Sani-Flat on the walls of this hall, and Buff ceiling would make a warm, invit- 
 ing entrance to any home. 1 his color plan would be especially good in a roomy hall where there 
 is light enough to offset the Dark \\ me tone. The Oak furniture and woodwork offer the needed 
 contrast. The rugs of Tan, Old Blue and Green with soft Green portieres are very soft and pleas- 
 ing here. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate P 
 
 Walls Wine Sani-Flat 
 
 Ceiling Buff Sani-Flat 
 
 Floor (If Natural) Elastic Floor Varnish 
 
 Floor (If Painted) Moore’s Chestnut Brown Floor Paint 
 
 Woodwork Moore’s Elastic Interior Finish 
 
 Plate P 
 
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 Plate P 
 
The Colonial Hall 
 
 There is a charm in the simplicity of the Colonial decoration that always appeals — and it 
 can he utilized wherever the architecture of the hall will allow. These Rich Green walls, with 
 Apple Green ceiling, lend a delightfully cool, refreshing atmosphere. 1 he White Enamel wood- 
 work and stair railing are supplemented by the finishing hand rail in Mahogany or Walnut. The 
 old style rag rugs of mixed colors, A lute, Blue, Black, Red and Brown, carry out the Colonial 
 effect. Portieres in Green offer the completing note to the color scheme. 
 
 How to Obtain the Effect Shown on 
 Plate R 
 
 Walls 
 
 Ceiling 
 
 Woodwork (Enamelled) 
 Woodwork (Natural) . . . 
 Floor. 
 
 Rich Green Sani-Elat 
 Apple Green Sani-Flat 
 M ooramel 
 
 AI oore’s Elastic Interior Finish 
 M oore’s Elastic Floor Varnish 
 
 Plate R 
 
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A Paint for Every Purpose 
 
 The exterior of the house needs painting every so often, to preserve and make attractive. For 
 this purpose there is no better paint than Moore’s House Colors. 
 
 For cement floors of cellars and garages, use the only reliable MOORE’S CEMENT h LOOR 
 PAINT. It hlls the pores and makes a solid gloss surface which can he flushed with water, insuring 
 sanitary conditions. 
 
 Preserve the shingles by coating with MOORE'S SHINGLE S I AINS. None better. 
 
 Paint the piazza and lawn furniture with MOORE’S \ ERANDA FURNI PURE ENAMEL. 
 It d nes hard with a rich luster and is not affected by atmospheric conditions. 
 
 Make your furniture look like new by touching up with 1ILE-LIKE VARNISH S I AIN 
 which will not show scratches or be affected by water. 
 
 MOORE’S FLOOR PAINT cannot be excelled as a floor-coating; dries over night. 
 
 Only the best quality of paint should be used on piazza floors. MOORE’S ENAMEL FLOOR 
 AND DECK is made to resist successfully the weather conditions and constant wear. 
 
 It information is desired on anything pertaining to decoration, painting, varnishing or enamel- 
 ing, do not hesitate to write, as we shall esteem it a privilege to answer such inquiries. 
 
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