Seasonal Storage IdeasTo put the house in seasonal summer negligee we must first store away every cluttering object and cover up everything that suggests heat. The imagination plays such a part in our being cool that while the magenta plush sofa does not actually heat us, nor a gray wicker chaise longue upholstered in leaf green keep us cool, these factors of psychology must be taken into account A lucky person is she who has large enough storage space such as a storeroom or attic to hold all the over-upholstered pieces wrapped in shrouds during the summer season. These should be first thoroughly cleansed and protected from moths by some preparation. Even with the use of slip covers there is bound to be much wear and tear on furniture during the summer, so it were prudent to put them away altogether. Oriental rugs should be rolled up in newspapers, moths detest nothing as they do printer's ink, and stored away. The grit of summer dust is particularly hard on rugs. It were best to send them to a professional cleaner who will repair them before they are stored. Wash all bric-a-brac, wrap them in covers of oil paper, and place them upon the topmost closet shelf. Along with these go the oil paintings in their heavy gold frames. Leave on the walls only a few etchings and water colors which now can come into their own in prominence. These things disposed of, we have a working basis on which to refurbish for the summer. Next Page: Seasonal Wallpaper. | 