Oshawa Times (1958-), 31 May 1963, p. 23

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THE OSHAWA TIMES, Fridey, Moy 31,1963 23 LOOK FOR THIS WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR NEW HOME Only qualified builders are members of the Oshawa Builders' Association and are entitled ATTRACTIVE BEDROOM 'Bedrooms Obtain Space And Light | ' Looking for a simple way to \"spruce-up" an_ unattractive 'seemingly crowded bedroom? ' Try exchanging those regu- 'lar clothes closet doors for full- 'length sliding mirror doors 'which will magically "glide" 'mew beauty into the room. ' And, as designers point out, Temodeling a bedroom this way is a perfect solution to prob- lems of space and light, as the mirrors make the room appear bigger than it really is while multiplying existing light. At the same time, a handy, full- length dressing mirror is added » Ange indispensable grooming EASY TO INSTALL Unlike some remodeling proj- ects which require extensive Changes to the walls, sliding mirror doors can, with the help of a competent builder, be in- stalled on existing closets with a minimum of carpentry work. There are three basic types to suit any room -- the recessed type which rolls out of sight into a wall "'pocket"" when open- ed, the by-pass type which has the doors mounted on parallel tracks and can be opened from either side, and the floor-to- ceiling, surface - mounted t ype which ig highly adaptable to closets having conventional hinged doors. Because they slide rather than swing, the doors save valuable floor space, allowing furniture arrangements which// would not be practical in the game room with. conventional doors. There is little to be gained|ij im remodeling any room if the @nd result brings about con- ,;convert closets which have reg-) jular hinged doors, however, the |face-mounted floor - to - ceiling |type is the easiest to use as they mount securely to the wall studs and avoid the neces- sity of reinforcing the header to| accommodate the additional) weight. Here again, a good} builder can be invaluable in) helping to make the correct} choice of door style. | Mirrors can double the size) of a room, provide a flattering) background, or give a. third) dimension to any part of a room that is reflected in it. | Mirrors can brighten and! spark a dark or windowless) foyer, corner or hall, and give} any area architectural unity. MIRRORS ENHANCE DECOR | Mirrors pick up the color of) beautiful draperies, make twins} of prize possessions, distribute) and create light. They) add| gaiety or regal dignity or sheer} drama. Alfhough mirrors as decora- tion are not new, they have, over the past few years, become |a vastly valuable material in| |the decorative field. This in-| creasing importance of mirror} magic in today's decor is re-| emphasized by its strategic, | functional and discriminate| use by Owners engrossed nj home improvement. | [ PATTERN 215 siderable more everyday main- t With | slidi he Mmarror doors, however, an occasional cleaning with a damp cloth is all that is needed to remove finger marks and smudges and return the finish to its original luster. The surface is impervious to wear, never needs refinishing , and goes well with any style of furniture or color scheme. Since the glass can't warp or swell, the danger of the doors sticking is eliminated. When remodelling where con- ventional doors of the pocket or by-pass type are already in- stalled, it is a simple matter to replace them with sliding mir- ror doors. Where home owners wish to You will borrow this waa for many chores around the yard, And who knows? Junior * even win a derby in it. Anyway, it's sturdy and fun to make. Pattern 215, which gives) a material list and illustrated) i for making with) either wooden or metal wheels, | is 50c. It also is one of four) patterns in the. Outdoor Play Equipment Packet No. 25 -- all for $1.75. Workshop Dept., The Oshawa Times, Oshawa, Ont. 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