In planning an equipment, one must be guided by the conditions to be met. It is difficult to be definite in details, but certain general principles should be observed. The entire equipment should be suited to the needs of the pupils, and it should also be one which it is desirable and possible for them to have in their own homes. [Illustration: A Household Management class-room, showing tables, sinks, and stoves] The walls and floor should be washable, and they, as well as the furniture, should have plain, smooth surfaces which do not catch dust and are easily cleaned. The sinks, stoves, tables, and cupboards should be placed so as to save steps. TABLES Where economy is necessary, movable tables may be used, but the fixed ones are to be preferred. The latter may be placed in the form of a hollow square or an oval, with openings from opposite sides to give convenient access to a centre table, which can be used for supplies or as a dining table. [Illustration: Section of a table designed for two pupils] Drawers and cupboards to hold the necessary utensils and supplies should be provided in the tables for each pupil. Provision may also be made under the table top for desk boards, which may be pulled out when notes are written, in order to allow the pupils to sit comfortably in front of the cupboards. The table top should be of hard wood or some non-absorbent material, jointed in narrow strips in order to prevent warping. Part of this must be protected by a metal or glass strip on which to set the individual stoves or hot dishes. [Illustration: Contents of a table cupboard equipped for two pupils] A working drawing and design of the tables used in the Normal Schools may be obtained from the Department of Education, Toronto. [Illustration: Contents of an individual utensil drawer] [Illustration: Contents of an individual supply drawer] SEATS The seats may be swing seats, stools, or chairs. The swing seats are noiseless and easily put out of the way, but are uncomfortable and unsteady, so that the pupils are inclined to prop themselves by placing their elbows on the table. The stools and chairs are noisy and occupy a great deal of room, but the latter are restful and conducive to the correct position of the pupils, the importance of which cannot be over-estimated. The former are inexpensive, if made with a plain, wooden top. Both should admit of being pushed under the table, and for this reason the chairs should have folding backs. The legs should be tipped with rubber in order to minimize the noise. [Illustration: A class towel rack] RACKS Towel racks should be placed near the sinks and, if possible, should allow space for hanging the towels without folding. In some tables a towel rack may be attached to one of the sides. SINKS A sink at each corner of the room saves much time and inconveniences in the work. Each of these should be provided with hot and cold water. They may be made of porcelain or of enamelled iron.