Here is another cheerful room, and again wall color and windows have as much to do with it as the attractive French provincial furniture. I often asked, “What shall I do with a high stained glass window above a sideboard?” here is the perfect solution. Cover it with wallboard, papered or painted.
An old fashioned window seat transformed with cornice, short, gay curtains, and cushions, become a joy! Use window boxes on the outside, or if there is an objectionable view, [...]