IN building the home, pictured above, which is that of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Pringle, 2215 W. 110th Place, the designer had in mind the particular demands of the location and planned to produce the maximum amount of house with a minimum of expense.
In doing this recourse was had to common brick laid in a rough manner, somewhat after the fashion of old English college architecture. An Americanized Spanish influence is felt in the design, which permits the use of mass harmony in proper balance. This, emphasized with striking color, produces a pleasing result.
This view, taken from the northwest, gives a fair idea of the floor plan. The very livable solarium, with its interesting views of curving streets, is one story high. It is in common with the large living room to the north and the dining room to the south. On the east of the living room are a vestibule and main stair hall, with entrance at the side direct to the drive. Back of the hall and on the main axis of the dining room is a breakfast nook and service pantry which is a joy to the housewife. This room is separated from the kitchen, which is very compact and convenient.
With the solarium in peacock blue and yellow alongside of a living room in deep ivory and mulberry and a dining room in fawn and royal blue, balanced by a stair hall in silver gray and taupe, from this color harmony one steps through the breakfast nook in pale oyster and baby blue to a kitchen that is spotless white, trimmed in French gray. Stove, cabinet and refrigerator all match. At the left of the sink is the opening of the kernerator, thus disposing of all garbage.
The second floor arrangement is most desirable. There are three large bedrooms, a bath, eight commodious closets, two in each room, one for linen in the bathroom and one for storage in the hall, in which the clothes chute is easily accesible.
There is cross ventilation in every room in the building, provided by large, ample windows. A lavatory, tucked away on the first floor off the main hall, provides a retreat for the chance guest, with its large dressing table, mirror and ample drawer and cupboard space.
The basement provides a well-arranged laundry, well lighted by day and night, large drying room, equipped with an automatic oil-burning hot water heating plant and an Ever-hot heater for water.
The home was designed by Mr. Pringle, who is in charge of the Architectural Service Department of the Western District for the Sherwin-Williams Company.
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