WH ITBY FR EE PRESS, HOME IMPROVEMENT SECTION, WEDNESDAY APRIL 18, 1984, PAGE 9 THOUGH WINDOWS THEMSELVES SOMETIMES DICTATE the better choice of window blind - horizontal or vertical - according to Levolor Lorentzen, Inc., a manufacturer of both, the determi- nation is moreoften personal: Do you prefer a horizontal or a vertical look? Edmund Motyka, ASID, chose to complement the colorful stripe of the Springmaid' quilting and sheeting in this studio bedroomn with a Levolor vertical that has fabric vanes.From a new collection of more than a hundred textures and patterns, the fabricverticals have a crisp tailored look.appropriate to the round-the- dlock bedroom in which the sleeping area is delineated both'by its platform and the designers use of two colors of Anso IV nylon carpet. Some- big decorating ideas for smail living quarters Be it ever so humble there's no place 1like home. even if it's ju'si a one-roomn apartment! If you're starting on your own in a "single** dwelîing, here are some suggestions for making one room bloomn and seemn larger than it act ual ly is. Because your floor area is so imited. take advan- tage ol' wall space w herev- er possible., Wà Ill storageè units are a good way to or- ganize your stereo equip- ment and records. books and art objects. Use wall lamps wherever possible to keep floors uncluttered. You don't have to sacri- fice sleeping comfort with a sofa bed. decorators point out. It's perfectly ac- ceptable to use a good. comfortable twin bcd l'or both sleeping and seating. If you're handy with a needle. you can.cover the mnattress and box spring with attractive fabric; have a handy friend fashion a wo<den frame to set the mattress and spring,,upof and cover the frame with matching fabric. Add a few large pillows or bol- sters and you're ready l'or company! Make your fumniture do double duty by choosing mulitpurpose items. A par- sofl5 table.,lfor instance, can serve as a desk. a din- ing table, a buffet or bar. according to your needs. Choose a cocktail table that can serve as an infor- mal dining table*. with loor cushions for seats. Chairs and tables that fold up for easy storage wýhen not needed arc also good seliections,*,'l'o r thec small apartmnent. Placement of'.fturniture can help create the illusion of a larger rocon ... keep f«urniture against the walls as much as possible to avoid that crowded look. If' the roomi is painted a dark color. ask if.you can repaint it' white to open the area up. Avoid- "chopping up- the roomi with con- fllcting colors and pat- terns, as weli. There are iuany other ways to crate the illusion of space. Mirrors. window blînds in place of' heavy draperies. scenic wall- paper that 'cxpands" a roomi. and glass-topped- l'urniture are ail good choices l'or the snialler rmoins. Aritul decoratin, and carclul shopping ctîn iiake that tirst apartient sccmi lîke homne sweet home. ) ) ) L.J. SystemswýHETN&ICNIINN coKrAci'.G 391HARWOD VE.N., AJAX SALE Ensrgy-EffIcl.nt Wholo-Housé Air Condltîonlng 24,000 STU Unts Ideal For New And Exlsting Homos Up To 1600 Sq. Ft. $ 165O. Saie Prices Includle: Taxes & fullIinstallation, ail labour & on. year warranty. Also Avallable At Sale Prîces Eîectronlc Air Cleaner, Power Humidifier, Electionlo Fuel Saver Thermostat (T8200) 686,m2363 i CHAMPION IV SPUIT-IYUTEM LA CONOITIONRS