In the same way lighting fixtures are links between the construction
and decoration of a room, and can contribute to, or seriously divert
from, the decorator's design.

It is important that fixtures be so placed as to appear a part of the
decoration and not merely to illuminate conveniently a corner of the
room, a writing-desk, table or piano.


PLATE X

The dining-room of this apartment is Italian Renaissance--oak,
almost black from age, and carved.

The seat pads and lambrequin over window are of deep red velvet.
The walls are stretched with dull red _brocotello_ (a combination
of silk and linen), very old and valuable. The chandelier is
Italian carved wood, gilded.

Attention is called to the treatment of the windows. No curtains
are used, instead, boxes are planted with ivy which is trained to
climb the green lattice and helps to temper the light, while the
window shades themselves are of a fascinating glazed linen,
having a soft yellow background and design of fruit and vines in
brilliant colours.

[Illustration: _Dining-room Furniture, Italian Renaissance_]


In planning your house after arranging for proper wall space for your