YEAR BUILT:1880s STYLE:QUEEN ANNE ARCHITECT:ARTHUR H. VINAL While Arthur H. Vinal pulled out all the stops in designing his own house in Melville Park, as the architect of this home his considerable talents are displayed in a tour-de-force of ingenious planning and elegant proportions. Constrained by the triangular shape of the corner lot, Vinal designed a house in the shape of a draftsman's triangle, with one 90-degree corner and two acute, 45-degree angles. The dexterity required to fit all the requisites of Victorian family life into such an unlikely shape is certainly impressive. Even more impressive is the pleasantness of the rooms themselves, which are never awkward or difficult to furnish, and are brightened by windows that catch the sun throughout the day. Although the exterior is still a work in progress, the interiors have been beautifully restored and furnished. On the first floor, white trim and subtle shades of yellow and ivory provide an understated backdrop for the owners' furniture, mostly early 19th century, which fits perfectly here. In the parlor, look closely at the striking portrait of an aunt, from the 1920s; the Chinese stand in the painting is now across the room. The dining room fireplace boasts a pretty Queen Anne mantel, with tiles glazed a subtle blue-gray, and a slate hearth. The square plaster medallions here and in the parlor are most unusual.