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Make more space in home
Good interior design can help cre
ate m ore liv in g space in sm aller
homes as well as making them more
attractive.
T o keep costs lo w — an estimated
$25,000 retail price— the home’s size
was restricted to 14 ' x 66 '. But by
m aking m a xim u m use o f space
through good design, large attra c t
ive living areas were created.
The home was divided into three
basic rooms: 25 V i ' x 13' living area
including living room , dining room
and kitchen; 13 ' X 13 * master bed
room; and lOVi ’ x 11 ' second bed
room.
The u n ify in g c o lo r scheme
throughout was peach with interior
w alls o f o ff-w h ite and accents o f
copper and brass.
The living room, kitchen and din
ing area have been designed to func
tion as an open yet unified space.
The living area is further enlarged
w ith sliding glass patio doors that
open to the outside where an option
al deck was b u ilt, and double w in
dows on the other side to open up
Good interior design create* more living apece in smell home.
the space. A greenhouse w in d ow
over the sink adds a custom touch to
the kitchen.
U p h o lste red lam b re q u in s in
peach with blue cording emphasize
the exterior view through the patio
doors and m atch in g lam b re q u in s
around the double windows to b al
ance both sides o f the room.
A custom b oo kcase-w in e rack
was built in the kitchen to serve as a
room d ivider between kitchen and
laundry reached by the rear door.
A carpet in salmon mist used in
the living room and a light colored
v in y l flo o rin g was used in the
kitchen, laundry and baths.
A ca th e d ra l ce ilin g extends
lengthwise across the living area and
into the master bedroom fo r more
space without increasing the size o f
the home.
In the m aster b ed ro o m custom
bookcases were built to fit on top o f
T h o m a sv ille draw er chests for in
creased storage. The bookcases were
constructed o f v e rtic a l m em bers
w ith h o rizo n ta l dow els, and glass
shelves fit on top. They were m ir
rored behind to visually extend the
space w hich is accessorized as his
and hers.
Because the queen-sized bed fit
best u n d ern e ath the d o u b le w id e
window, a shirred fabric wall treat
ment was designed to w ork w ith a
floor to ceiling copper blind.
The second bedroom functions as
a m u lti-p u rp o s e room w h ile still
providing sleeping capabilities. Two
p la tfo r m beds w ere p o s itio n e d at
different heights, to allow the higher
twin mattress to serve as a bed. The
lower twin mattress was designed as
a love seat.
A television space was designed
beneath (he higher twin bed to pro
vide visibility from the love seat. An
L-shaped bookcase and spanner
w rap the ro o m , lyin g in w ith (he
height o f a ra tta n chest. Shelves
above provided additional storage.
In a d d itio n to p ro v id in g m a x i
m um use o f space in a com pact
area, (he size and co n stru ctio n o f
the hom e m ake it ec o n o m ica l to
heat and a ir-c o n d itio n , as w ell as
easy to maintain.
Simple ways to save energy
It is co m m on kn o w led g e that
turning down the therm ostat in the
w inter and up in the summer is an
effective way to save energy. But did
you know som ething as sim ple as
covering food and liq u id s in your
re frig e ra to r can also save energy
dollars?
How? W ell, uncovered items give
o f f m oisture vapors, w hich makes
your refrigerator’s compressor work
harder to obtain the same degree of
cooling!
People give o ff heat. I f you plan
on entertaining a large group during
the heatin g season, lo w er the
therm ostat a degree or tw o before
guests arrive. Y o u ’ ll not only save
heat, but also make your guest more
comfortable.
A light-colored roof reflects more
sun that a d ark one. T h e re fo re , i f
you need m ore h eat, use d ark
Cleaning the dryer's lint filter
after each complete drying cycle
not only eaves energy. It helps
clothes to dry fester and more
thoroughly.
shingles; less heat requires lighter
colored shingles.
I f you own a dishwasher you can
reduce the amount o f energy it uses
from 30 to 50 percent. Simply set it
to turn o ff after the final rinse and
let the dishes air-dry.
It is not true that a light bulb uses
m ore energy in the firs t seconds
after you turn it on. T o save money,
tu rn lig h ts o f f when you leave a
room, even if you intend to return in
a few minutes.
“ Instant on” T V is " o n ” ail the
tim e. It eats up electricity day and
night, 365 days a year. Unplugging
it when not in use w ill save you
m o n ey. Y o u can also buy an
inexpensive o n -o ff switch that can
save you SI a month.
You can save lig h tin g costs by
painting your rooms a light color.
Homes w ith w hite or pastel walls,
ceiling s, and flo o rs re fle ct light
better and need less wattage.
Transform fireplace with moldings
D o you love yo u r fire p la c e but
wish it were a m ore s trik in g focal
point o f your living room? You can
transform the look o f your fireplace
by fra m in g it in a crea tiv e design
with decorative moldings. Here are
some ideas to help:
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C o lo n ia l firep lace w ill blend w ith
m any co n se rva tiv e, cle an -lin e d
d eco ratin g styles. A “ p ic tu re
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m o ld in g
a ro u n d
the
fireplace recess is repeated above the
mantel. Mantels are shallow.
• G eorgian hearths complement
m ore o rn a te decors w ith heavier
m antels o fte n h ig h lig h te d by
d eco ra tive m oldings lik e those
shown in the sketch. A d d itio n a l
moldings embellish the pilasters and
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Here's a new twist on an old energy-saving idea: Turn
down your thermostat to 68° during the day, 55° at night.
It could cut your heating use up to 12%.
Then, check your heating thermostat against an indoor
thermometer to make sure it's accurate. Higher settings
waste about 3% per degree.
PGE can help with other energy-saving ideas in our
handy guide, Watts Going On .. ?" It’s yours free by
writing, phoning or stopping by your nearest PGE office.
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lower edges o f the mantel.
* M o ld in g s can best be applied
w ith an a ir-p o w e re d b rad n a ile r.
T h is e lim in a tes dam aged wood
caused by hammering into the small
grooves o f the molding.
* Brad nails com e in w hite and
several shades o f b ro w n to blend
w ith (he wood w ith o ut painting or
staining.