Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 11103.1B
through coordination with the local service providers outlined in the unit specific section
of the Coast Guard Representational Facilities Resident's Guide.
Government furnished mini-blinds, shades, or vertical blinds may be installed throughout
the house.
Government furnished drapery and other approved window treatments are authorized
throughout the quarters.
Finishes:
When hallways, or connecting stairways or stairwells form a visual part of the foyer, their
finishes and architectural decorate millwork such as crown molding, chair rails, and
wainscoting, should be compatible with those of the foyer.
Ceilings should be of a white flat or satin finish. Paints with texture additives should be
avoided since they make refinishing difficult without removal of the texture.
Primary wall finishes should be of a neutral tone throughout the house. Wall paint should
be of a satin finish in the living room, dining room, family room, bedroom and hallways.
Semi-gloss finishes are recommended in the kitchen, bathrooms, utility rooms, laundry
area, and storage rooms.
To prevent expensive stripping of paper and repair of walls at change of occupancy
(typically due to damage caused by hanging of personal mirror and artwork), occupants
are encouraged to avoid the use of wallpaper and decorative borders except in kitchens,
bathrooms, and between the chair railing and baseboards in the entertainment areas. Wall
covering should be of adequate weight, strippable vinyl to withstand point impacts and
provide good "clean up" characteristics. If replacing wall coverings on plaster walls,
prepare the wall surface properly with a plaster skim coat to help preserve it. Wall
coverings should not be used on ceilings, paneling, or wainscots.
Carpeting should be of neutral tones. Carpet should be avoided in potentially wet or
high-traffic areas, such as the foyer, bathrooms, powder room, kitchen, and laundry area.
For these areas, floor coverings should be high-grade, appropriate to the space, durable,
water-resistant, slip-resistant, and east to clean. Further information regarding carpeting
and area rugs are covered in Enclosure 2.
Window Coverings are thoroughly covered in Enclosure 2.
Lighting:
Foyer lighting should be incandescent, and may be ceiling- or wall-mounted, or recessed.
Connecting stairways or stairwells are considered a part of the Foyer.
Kitchen lighting may be incandescent or fluorescent, recessed or surface-mounted. Track
lighting or under-cabinet lighting may be incandescent or fluorescent.
One government furnished chandelier with dimmer switch is authorized in the dining
room. Residents may elect to install their own chandeliers at their own expense. As an
option, recessed or wall-mounted lighting (sconces) fixtures are acceptable in the dining
room.
Living and Family room lighting should be incandescent, ceiling- or wall-mounted,
recessed, or part of a ceiling fan. Other accent lighting may be provided as appropriate.
Lighting in bedrooms and hallways/stairways should be incandescent.
Lighting in laundry areas should be fluorescent.
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