THE Queen Anne bungalow, property of J. P. Thompson, 10107 S. Seeley Avenue, a story and a half modified English type, as pictured above, is an example of the small and convenient home. The house presents a pleasing effect as one approaches it.
The cement walk leading to the entrance is laid in small red squares with white border and the same design is carried out on the floor of the porch. The house itself is constructed of red brick laid with white mortar with white doors and window casings and dark red roof.
The high paneled entrance admits one to the living room, which is large and almost square. Across this room, just opposite the entrance, is an open partition through which the hallway is gained, and from the hallway doors lead to the dining room, a small sewing room, the kitchen and the stairway to the upper floor.
The living room, always one of the important sections of a home, is very cheery. The walls and ceiling are done in tones of grey with mahogany woodwork. An unusually wide mahogany molding around the ceiling adds a pleasing touch. The floors throughout are of oak and large, well spaced windows give plenty of light and air. At the north end of the room two built-in bookcases flank a wide brick fireplace, cut in an arch shape.
At the north end of the living room are French doors leading to the dining room. This room is especially attractive, being done in grey, with paneled walls. All of the rooms, both upstairs and down, are very well lighted. Another pair of French doors open from the dining room to the small porch at the southwest corner of the house as shown in the picture.
The upper floor has three bedrooms and a bath, all with doors opening into the upper hall. The color motif on this floor is buff, with the mahogany trimmings.
The lighting fixtures throughout are of the wall candle type with no central chandeliers except in the dining room. The heating plant is of the hot water type, the radiators being inconspicuously placed.
The arrangement of the whole house is such that in the matter of its care the minimum of effort is required. And it is a good example, too, of the convenient dwelling which sacrifices none of its tastefulness.
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