Document Gzvg522ydjoed3Mp5KMDOQD87

f/- A-.;.' ! And how to select it forprivate rooms Interesting treatments are possible that create envi ronment favorable to the patient's peace of miod and speedy convalescence. Choice ofcolors depends on several important factors. HE tide of color continues its Tsweep through the modern hos pital. In private rooms, especially, is it transforming the traditional institutional aspect and -creating interiors that in appearance and atmosphere suggest sections of a well-appointed club or hotel. In these private rooms variety and individuality of color treat ment have replaced the monoton ous repetition of white . . . and have done so without throwing overboard any part of the sanitary code. Color has softened the marks of harsh efficiency and mere utility. Modern thought recognises the value of color in the hospital. The question at once, becomes more specific. What colors are the best to use to gain the desired favorable atmosphere in private rooms? offset glaring, brilliant sunlight. For rooms with a northern expos ure, a warm buff aids the natural illumination and/re)ieves,the cold ness- of the light. For rooms with western or eastern exposure, a green or green gray is ideal. Another point to decide is whether to keep side walls per Colors for private rooms fectly plain or to decorate them with figured finishes, striping ef For walls, ceilings and woqd trim fects, dr stencilled designsjtharigive there are several' suitable colors further opportunity for variety in and color combinations. Grays have the treatment of many rooms on been used, as have buffs, greens the same floor. and green grays. But selection of It is in planning the detailed the proper predominating Color is treatments and in suggesting, the only the. first step.. The real prob proper tints and shades that our lem arises in the choice of the cor Department of Color Research and rect tints or shades of the selected Decoration can be of service color. And that depends on jimpor- to hospital superintendents, tant factors, such as the natural architects and boards. Jf illumination in the room, the use you state your color prob- to which the room is put, its rela leriis, as many hlospitajls tion to other rooms in the group, throughout the country and its height and size. have already done, you. will Take just the illumination factor. receive! without chirgd com Where private rooms face the plete help, which 1 includes south, a gray may be desirable to definite recommendations as to the proper colors to use, the correct tints and shades of those colors, and actual paint formulas to! aid in producing the desired treatments. -By using flat paint, made with Dutch Bby white-lead and Dutch Boy flatting oil, you can easily carry out the recommended treat ments exactly. The resulting fin ishes reflect light without glare. They are washable, sanitary, longlasting--and, therefore, economical. Td objtajri the cooperation of our Department of Color Research and Decoration, simply write to it in care of pur nearest branch. NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY NewYork, 111 Broadways Boston, 800 AlbanyStreet' Buffalo, UOOak'Strect Chicago,; 900 West ISrb Street' Cin cinnati, 659 Freeman Avenue ' Cleve land,! 820 West Superior Avenue ' St. Louis, 722 Chestnut Street' San Fran cisco] 235 Montgomery Street ' Pitts burgh, National Lead & Oil Co. of Pa., 316 Fourth Ave. ' Philadelphia, John T. Liwis & Bros. Co., Widener Bldg. This advertisement appeax*$ in Mo d er n Ho s p it a l , March N 27748