THE LIGHTING OF A HOUSE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20175, 8 February 1929, Page 7

THE LIGHTING OF A HOUSE.

A staring white light in any room is as distressing...to the artistic sense as it is tiring to the eyes. All light should be shaded, but the modern fashion for bold designs and vivid colours in electric light shades is artistically incorrect, and plain shades in old gold coloured silk or beige or deep cream-coloured vellum aro far more satisfactory and restful than arc those of red purple, pink or blue. Tho question of the difference of colour' under artificial light is an important one, and should bo given due thought and consideration in selecting and harmonising fabrics, particularly in a room which will be much used at night. Most shades of mauve, purple and wine-colour lose their richness in artificial light, and some dull pinks and light reds become almost brown. Blue also is seldom a satisfactory colour under electric light. Individual taste will, of course, to a largo extent determine the colour scheme of each room but tho situation and aspect are also important factors. Blue and green are only suitable in a very light room; yellow, the most luminous colour of all, should be used, when it is necessary to introduce light, and which is cold and unattractive alone, should, never be used without the warming influence of yellow, orange, or reddish purple.