The Studio yearbook of decorative art (1916)

COTTAGE INTERIORS AND DECORATION


In addition to other pieces of furniture—wooden beds, settles, tables,
chests, and the like—many small details call for thought before the
scheme is complete. Artificial lighting should be adequate, yet delicately
shaded from the eyes. Shapely fittings of every kind can now be bought
or made. A staircase light, attached to a newel, is given as an example
(p. 19). Quaint, old-fashioned lanterns, fitted with horn, are still to be
obtained in country towns. One such is shown by the drawing printed
on page 19. It may be illuminated with candles, oil, or electric light.
Pitchers and jugs (p. 20) and pots, the native work of England and
other countries, all have their proper uses in cottages. They can be
bought at the Peasant Art shops, village stores, and sundry places. Many
are distinguished by their beautiful shapes and colours. Earthenware
pitchers are still commonly used in Cornwall and a specimen is shown
on page 20. The dull outside surface is light brown in colour, while
the inside is faced with
shiny brown glaze.
Green glass bottles,
similar to the one illus-
trated on page 20, are
neither rare nor diffi-
cult to obtain. Other
utensils for daily use,
such asthepepper,salt,
and mustard pots, are
here shown; while the
dinner service, or the
bedroom water-jugs,
will claim the atten-
tion. One place here
and one place there
will yield a little
towards the equip-
ment of the home
until the end in view
is reached, and the
cottage pictured in
the mind becomes an
actuality. And then,
if choice and taste
have been exercised
with knowledge and
judgment, the collec-
tive result will have a
unity that is good.
18

SIMPLE STAIRCASE WITH HANGING CUPBOARD BELOW