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mm thru Saturday March 94 rsary Celebration - ? Why walk when you can ride? All new 5, 8, and 10 hp Simplicity rear engine riders powered by dependable Briggs & Stratton engines Rugged 5-speed transmis­ sion with in-line shifting. 6-position mower height adjustment. Anti- scalp, free-floating mower with cutting widths of 26," 30." and 36," depending on model. Touch-O-Matic clutch and brake for easy operation. Optional equipment includes 5-bushel grass catcher " (shown) and large capacity dump cart. Put yourself behind the wheel of a Simplicity rider. Stop by today. PAGE 12 - PLAINDEALER • FRIDAY, MARCH 14, ItM 1980 wallcovering designs: "instant decorating9 New wallcovering styles and colors emerging in the '80s will be coordinated and luxurious-- whether inspired by classic tra­ ditional or "high tech" furnishing with its industrial in­ fluence--according to a recent design survey conducted by the Wallcovering Information Bureau. Design and color directions of new wallcoverings are in step with the movement toward greater sophistication in home furnishings. Trends in wallcovering de­ signs forecast by designers for this decade include a heavy em­ phasis on mini prints and orien­ tals, and a renewed focus on traditional patterns. Mini prints, smaller scale prints and geometries have grown in popularity with the move toward smaller homes, apartments and condominiums. Wallcovering colors are be­ coming clearer, cleaner--more colorful and less grey--than in recent years, observes Wallace Michael, Director of Design for the General Tire & Rubber Company. Rose, sapphire blue, apple green and red, as an ac­ cent color, are examples he cites. Among other important colors mentioned by designers are plum, dark tose, raisin, pur­ ple, desert tan, foliage blue and green.. Design directions Oriental designs are gaining favor as a result of increased trade with China, many de­ signers comment. "Oriental wallcoverings offer a fresh look, much different from the European influence we have experienced in the past few years," explains Ron Rohner, Executive Vice President of the Kassel Corp. There is also a strong focus on traditional patterns, ranging from small prints to large, ele­ gant designs. One industry stylist, Herbert R. Euler of York Wallcovering, notes that, "consumers expect and-accept time-tested tradi­ tional patterns. They are often less willing to experiment dur­ ing an economic slump." Other designers explain the strength of traditional wall­ covering designs as part of an overall return to classic ele- WALLCOVERING IMPACT--This striking entrance hall incorporates design trends in wallcoverings for the 1980s, with the use of a small-scale geometric pattern and an overall oriental feeling, lite chinoiserie design of the -wallcovering complements the halTs Chinese- inspired furnishings. A touch of elegance is added by the border, used to frame the wallcovering into panels above the dado. Hie wallcovering patterns are "Ming and Border" from the Mural Collection by Thibaut. Hps on decorating, selecting and installing wallcovering are available in the booklet, "All You Need To Know About Wallcoverings." Send 50f to: Wallcovering Information Bureau, Dept. S80,66 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ, 07081. ANNOUNCING 4 NEW SIMPLICITY RIDING MOWERS PRICED AS LOW AS $725.00 gance in home furnishings. Clear and rich colors In color, blues are strong, with trends toward navy or mid­ night blue, in combination with rust or burgundy, the designers observe. Dark, bright blue is also pop­ ular, with accents of tan, sand, beige or peach. The return of soft, but clear, turquoise and aqua is also seen. "Earthtone wallcoverings, with a little more richness and vibrancy, will continue in their popularity," states Leila Serio, design director for R.E. Thibaut Wallcoverings.. Neutrals are still present, de­ signers indicate, with chocolate brown at one end of the spec­ trum, ranging to beige, bisque and bone. Dusty pastels and soft, light colors are favored by designers for traditional and documentary type wallcoverings. Decorating Coordination is the key to using wallcoverings today with "all areas of home furnish­ ings influencing each other," comments Peter Herrmann, De­ sign Director for Imperial Wallcoverings. Compatibility with existing furnishings, both in design and color treatment, is important in selecting wallcoverings, de­ signers advise. Wallcovering collections of­ fer a wide choice of patterns- many with companion fabrics --in color combinations that can serve as the basis for an en­ tire decorating scheme. One de­ signer calls this the "instant decorating'! aspect of wall­ coverings. For more information on dec­ orating, selecting and installing wallcoverings, write for the bookjet, "All You Need To Know About Wallcoverings," including 50to: Wallcovering Information Bureau, Dept. S8Q, 66 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ, 07081. BEFORE YOU START WORK Building codes are oh the books of virtually every town, city and county in the nation. But they vary widely from one municipality to another. If you plan to add a room to your home or convert an existing one, familiarize your­ self with local building codes, _ jsays the National Home Im­ provement Council. As a genneral rule, a build­ ing permit is required when­ ever structural work is in­ volved or when the basic living area of a residence is to be altered. As an example, if you plan to partition off an unfinished area.of your home and turn it into a room you'd need a building permit in most locali­ ties because you Ye changing an area from storage to living space. Code requirements and details on building permits are usually available at your town hall. You simply pay the required fee and assume responsibility for failure to file required permits. Noise restrictions. Sunday work rules, street blockage and cleanup requirements should be carefully noted, as should any electrical or plumbing needs. WINDOWS ON THE WORLD Wood patio doors with large glass areas serve as windows on the world. They also offer prac­ tical benefits such as double-i pane insulating glass to reduce neat loss and assure year-round comfort. _ They are available in stock sizes at local lumber dealers. • * * * Look into a mirror and you'll see what others see. When you want dependability, look for... Simplicity AN ALUS-CHALMERS COMPANY ROSS BUS SALES 1801 Route 120-1 Mile East of Town McHenry, Illinois 344-0822