Chapter I: Preface

Too much attention can scarcely be expended on our sleeping rooms in order that we may have them wholesome, convenient and cheerful. It is impossible to over-estimate the value of refreshing sleep to busy people, particularly to those who are obliged to do much brainwork. In the following pages will, we hope, be found many hints with regard to the sanitary as well as the ornamental treatment of the bed-room.

W. J. LOFTIE.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER PAGE

I.--AN IDEAL BED-ROOM--ITS WALLS 1

II.--CARPETS AND DRAPERIES 15

III.--BEDS AND BEDDING 26

IV.--WARDROBES AND CUPBOARDS 44

V.--FIRE AND WATER 57

VI.--THE TOILET 70

VII.--ODDS AND ENDS OF DECORATION 80

VIII.--THE SICK ROOM 94

IX.--THE SPARE ROOM 110

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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A CORNER WARDROBE _Frontispiece_
DUTCH BEDSTEAD 27
BEDSTEAD AND TOILET STAND 30
OAK BEDSTEAD 32
CHILDREN'S BEDSTEADS 37
AN INDIAN SCREEN 41
WARDROBE 45
ANTIQUE LOCK-UP 48
BUREAU 49
TRAVELLING CHEST OF DRAWERS 51
CHINESE CABINET 55
FIRE-PLACE 58
CHAIR AND TABLE 59
BEDSIDE TABLE 62
FIRE-PLACE 63
CANDLESTICK 65
FRENCH WASHING-STAND 66
CHINESE WASHING-STAND 67
CORNER-STAND 68
SHRINE "À LA DUCHESSE" 71
ANTIQUE TOILET TABLE 72
CHEST OF DRAWERS 73
A SIMPLE TOILET TABLE 76
CANE ARM-CHAIR 81
CANE SOFA 82
OAK SETTLE 83
LARGE ARM-CHAIR 84
CORNER FOR PIANO 85
PRINT-STAND 88
SOUTH AMERICAN PITCHER 91
INVALID TABLE 107
DESK 112

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BED-ROOM AND BOUDOIR.