NEW FLATS.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20918, 27 July 1933, Page 6

NEW FLATS.

BUILDING IN GLOUCESTER STREET. MODERN DESIGN AND equipment. Flat life has become most popular in Christchurch and during t.xie last two or three years many property-own-ers have converted their houses, and in some cases special blocks, for the accommodation of large numbers, have been erected. The latest addition to flat dwellings is the "Westmore" flats, in Gloucester street, once "Aberdare House," and used as a girls' hostel, but now a very handsome addition to the street. There are ten flats in all, and some tenants will probably be in occupation bv the end of next week. The front elevation is distinctly imposing. A green cement kerbing, 15 inches high, with a terra cotta coloured strip,! surrounds grass plots, and there aie receptacles for trees or shrubs on either side of the entrance, a scheme which is repeated just outside the main doors. The surround to the entrance consists of a classical cornice, supported by double columns anci pilasters. A Handsome Frontage. The front flats on the ground floor have two large windows of plateglass, with leadlights in modern design. There are window boxes beneath, and another under the middle upstairs window, which is flanked by shutters, gives a pyramid effect. The whole of the front elevation is in classical style, introducing modern glazing. The eaves to the elevation consist of a classical cornice, complete with dentals and moulding, and they convey the eye to a pleasing green roof. Over the main windows there are hoods, constructed to take coloured window blinds, which will add an effective note. The name "Westmore" is pricked out on a frieze over the entrance. The weather boarding is primrose yellow, the windows and eaves are ivory white, and the window boxes orange. The vestibule is in white, and there is provision for name-plates on either side. A doubleglazed swing door gives the maximum amount of light to the hall, and incorporated in the glass is an etched design, giving a pleasing appearance to the sidelights and fanlight. Interior Decoration. The main hall contains seats in modern design, shelves, and a mirror. Both the inner doors are flanked by light pedestals with glazed tops, upon which will stand statuettes, and the light will shine directly up to the cornice. A flush ceiling light of opaque glass will give added illumination. The panelling of the hall is in veneered walnut and flush panels French polished in walnut, buff paper and a white ceiling carry out the scheme in the passage. The staircase has been similarly treated, ana beneath it there are letter-boxes the tenants and a receptacle for newspapers. There are five flats upstairs and five down, leading off the mam passage, and there is a service stairway for the caretaker. The living rooms are equipped with tiled hreplaces stepped with brass surrounds, polished wood mantelpieces with corbals and completely tiled hearths. A different colour scheme has been used in each flat., those on the south side having warmer tones than those receiving most of the sunshine. Large sliding windows give a maximum ol air and light. The Domestic Arrangement*. Distinctive features have been incorporated in the kitchens. Cupboard ■space is ample, and the doois are glazed. Service bench, gas stove, plate rack, and tray recess all heip in lightening the work and food safes, lined with galvanised iron, and well ventilated, are placed m a handy position A two-colour scheme is used in the kitchens. Bead surrounds are picked out in bright colours, and o\o. the stove is a brass canopy for a vent, with a mantelpiece surmounting it. tVip hot-water supply is accommodated a tall cupboard. + The bathrooms are unusually complete, with J?las lined shower cabinets and opaque doors. The flats consist of a livingroom and one or two bedrooms, kitchenette, and bathroom. Mr W. H. Trengrove is the architect, and Messrs B. Moore and Sons, Ltd., the owners and contractois.

To keep teapots sweet and rinse them once a week m warm water and rub inside and out with a little sand or fresh mould from the garden, applied with a wad of damp newspaper. Wash well afterwards in clear water. Burnt saucepans and piedishes should be soaked in cold water for an hour or two, and then treated in the same way. It is equal to cleaning with salt and vinegar.