FLAT FURNISHING

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 843, 11 December 1929, Page 14

FLAT FURNISHING

SCHEMES FOR BACHELOR GIRLS MAKING MOST OF ROOMS Furnishing a fiat is often more difficult than the filling up of a house, and more particularly so in the case of a single-roomed bachelor girl apartment. Too often the furniture is out of proportion to the size of the room, or so placed as to give an appearance of overcrowding. When space lias to be found for the essentials of both bedroom and sitting-room, every detail must be thought out with special care so as to make the room appear larger than it really is. In the first place the furniture should be chosen carefully, and reduced to necessities. If the bathroom is fitted with a built-in cupboard, one of the chief difficulties is solved; however neat a wardrobe may be it will dwarf the rest of the furniture A bed that can be disguised as a settee in the daytime, a writing bureau, table and chairs would then complete the essential equipment. With regard to placing the furniture, the main point is that as far as possible the middle of the room should be kept clear, in order to give a straight view from end to end. When possible pieces should be placed flat against the wall, or the straight lines essential for suggesting length will be spoilt. The couch is most effectively placed in the middle of a long wall, with an armchair and the desk on one side and a small table and chairs in the opposite corner. A position of some importance should be given to the bookcase, which can be one ol the most decorative as well as as friendly touches to the room. But it is in the choice of rugs and curtains that the greatest care must be taken. Rugs should be as inconspicuous iu design as possible, and should be chosen as a harmonious background for the rest of the fittings. There is scarcely room in a small bachelor flat for more than one pattern of upholstery. For such a purpose the plain reversible rugs, now obtainable in different sizes, would be ideal. These rugs can be found in two shades of blue, in fawn, black and rose, each colour suggesting a different scheme for the furnishings, which should be carried out in every detail if an artistic whole is to be obtained.