HALLWAY OF THE HOME

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22402, 24 April 1936, Page 6 (Supplement)

HALLWAY OF THE HOME

WHAT SHALL WE PUT IN IT? What does one want in a hall anyway? An occasional seat; a simple table on which to fling things as ono comes in and goes out: somewhere to park coats and hats —and this kept chiefly for men visitors I The family's hats and other treasures adorning the hall may make it look homely, but too much " homeliness " spells clutter. If a built-in hall cupboard is not possible, have a row of stainless metal hooks in tho least obvious corner. Your table should bo of the kind which will go flat against the wall. A console table is admirable, with a wall mirror above it. Have a chair in keeping with the style of the table. Something with a high back looks well in a hall, unless you go very modern and have a severe built-in table and steel frame chair. Diffused lighting always suits the small hall at night. For sheer good looks, strew the floor with somo colourful rugs and have a huge floor jar, always filled with branching leaves or flowers, standing in a corner whore it can bo seen but not knocked over.