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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE !• -FRIDAY. MARCH ». l»7t Decorate with care so you can always dine with flair GRACIOUS Dining in style doesn't re­ quire a baronial hall. Even an eat-in kitchen or a breakfast alcove can offer small-scale dining elegance when you use the right decorating in­ gredients. The secret is selecting fur­ nishings that are light and sleek, to suit modest space, and a flooring that is compat­ ible with both areas without being "kitcheny." In this kitchen a handy home-owner added a wall to screen the food preparation section. Unifying the two areas is Congoleum's Reflec­ tion* II cushioned vinyl flooring, in the octagonal "Palace Court" design that conveys an ordered, formal feeling. Furniture is airy--the table seems to float, only a gleam revealing its criss­ cross plexiglass base (supply houses will custom-cut plexiglass to interlock). The tuck-under chairs save space, too. Through the door, the kitchen view is made guest- worthy with floral wallcover­ ing on cabinet fronts. And the easy-care no-wax flooring can survive family traffic, while being pretty enough for company at a moment's notice. For information on how you can dramatize any room in your home with install-it- yourself flooring at big sav­ ings, write for "How to In­ stall," Congoleum Con­ sumer Dept. M, 195 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, N.J. 07032. Cheery breakfast bar is bright way to start day! your tor intimate little sappers can be acl kitchen by ingenious redecorating. Here an added wall creates a separate galley- style work area, while the sweep of Congoleum's Reflection II vinyl flooring in the 'Palace Court" design unifies the look. Trim, clean-lined furniture enhances the spacious feeling in this elegant oasis for family meals or small-scale entertaining. Start your day a delightful new way with a light, colorful approach to kitchen decorat­ ing. It's easy to turn a"part of your kitchen--or any un­ used home space--into a The "natural look" is the big news in home remodeling today, and NOW, you can give your den, rec room, or family room the natural look at a practical price! (X^mstrong GRAIN PLANK CEILING as tow as 55c SQ. FT. strong PLANK 'N PLASTER CEILING as low as START with the ceiling; if it's cold and unattractive, warm it up with one of these cozy new natural Armstrong ceilings while they're sale priced. PANELING SSCE w SQ. FT. FINISH your remodeling project and compliment your new ceiling by selecting your favorite from our wide assortment of natural- looking wall paneling, and save! •ANIUNC ;JCV\ N U M t t E D HGuRS m t s Phone (312)658-5011 ALGONQUIN 1 1899 Chase St. i • i f W ' H' /: _ r i 23K • - cheerful breakfast bar with the decorator zing of con­ temporary Americana. Interior designer Emy Leeser (NHFL) has created a new look for kitchens using neutrals and naturals high­ lighted by pretty pastel ac­ cents. * She begins her perky ap­ proach to the breakfast bar with a rich foundation -- sleek sheet vinyl flooring in the "Olympia Tile" pattern from GAF's GAFSTAR 5400 Series of patterns. Ms. Leeser uses a rich sienna brown for a deep, natural color beginning. The handsome hexagon motif of "Olympia Tile," which looks exactly like glazed ceramic tiles, is as practical for kitchen use as it is pretty. Topped with the super- shiny urethane coating of GAF's Brite-Bond floor cov­ erings, it makes for easy cleaning, easy viewing and easy living. For a light and airy con­ trast to the rich browns of the floor, Ms. Leeser has intro­ duced the new look of pastels in a smart wallcovering fabric and a painted counter and stools, using soft and warm curry, pale paprika and cream beige. The see-through fabric of the window curtains and the addition of hanging plants heighten the open feeliifg of this charming setting. A wonderful space-saving idea for apartment dwellers and homeowners alike, this softly colorful nook can be created in any unused area or "lost space" or in, or adja­ cent to, the kitchen proper. But no matter where you choose to create your pretty new breakfast nook, it's one of the best improvements you can make not only for your home, but also for your­ self and all your brighter mornings! a a a a G& Many thrifty shoppers are undating their favorite skirt, jacket or pants this spring with well chosen match mates. Keep small snips of material from seams of these garments in your purse for a quick match. Sandals are quite fashion­ able this spring. Heels are slim and high. Straps vary in width. Lipsticks blend with to­ day's clothes. Most lipstick shades are loaded with mois­ turizers.