When winter begins, our thoughts automatically turn to evenings spent in warm and cozy rooms with a fireplace, comfortable upholstered furniture and luxurious decor elements. The chalet style of the interior is characterized by an abundance of wood, stone, subdued light and chic fabrics, which embodies the elegant and calm lifestyle typical of fabulous country houses in the Alps.

The mere sight of them warms our hearts and relaxes our minds. In this article, we have collected 35 photos of chalet-style interiors - just to give you a portion of inspiration and new ideas for winter decoration of your home.

How to create a chalet-style interior in your home?

The chalet style originated in the southern provinces of France and carries the romantic spirit of this region. Chalets were originally called small alpine houses that served as a refuge for shepherds. From this follow all the specific characteristics of the style: natural materials, simplicity of design, some rudeness in the finish. And it is they who make the chalet-style interior so cozy, practical and unique.

Today, more and more successful and active people choose this style for their houses and apartments in order to get a feeling of comfort and forget about the bustle of the city. If you are one of them, then let's see together what makes chalet-style interiors so special.

Wooden accents are an integral part of the chalet style

The main feature of the interiors of the chalets is wood - a visually warm material that goes well with stonework and fluffy carpets. In chalet-style houses, wood should be natural, unpainted and fairly simply processed - elaborate carvings and paintings are not welcome here. An integral attribute of the chalet is wooden beams on the ceiling, although recently some modern projects do without them. In city apartments, one or more walls are lined with wood to create a cozy chalet style.

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Fireplace and interior lighting in chalet style

The fireplace is the heart of any chalet home. It plays a key role not only in the interior of the living room, but also in the whole house. Therefore, its decoration needs special attention. So, the facade of the fireplace is recommended to be decorated with natural stone or wood. This allows you to keep the authenticity of the style even if you installed an electric fireplace when you have a chalet-style apartment. A small bundle of firewood, beautifully stacked in a wall niche or right next to the fireplace, will emphasize the refined homely atmosphere.

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A well-thought-out lighting scheme also plays an important role when designing a chalet-style interior. It is necessary not only to choose the right fixtures, but also to take into account the light-absorbing qualities of wood and other materials. That is why many alpine chalet houses have huge windows and even glass walls. Candles, table lamps, floor lamps and sconces help light up every corner and create an even warmer environment.

Furniture and other features of the chalet style in interiors

Chalet style is hard to imagine without simple, massive and very comfortable furniture. Slim design and visual appeal are not as important here as comfort and practicality. Large leather sofas and armchairs, wooden beds, wardrobes and tables - the chalet should have only the necessary furniture, but it can differ in its dimensions and capacity.

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When it comes to decorating chalet-style interiors, designers breathe a sigh of relief. There can be many decorations and they do not have to be strictly seasoned at all. Animal skins and horns, numerous bedspreads and pillows, old books, paintings, vases and dishes - all these and other simple, rustic decor items will look great in a chalet home. The only thing is that it is better to give preference to elements made from natural materials. For example, wool and cotton are welcome among fabrics. Wood stumps, twigs, and bunches of dry herbs can be the perfect addition.

updated: December 24, 2015 by: Margarita Glushko

Judge for yourself: having become the owners of a peasant house of the 16th century, our heroes made a lot of efforts to ensure that the dwelling, completely renovated from the inside, from the outside looked like a painter and carpenter had not set foot on its threshold for 200 years.

Most of the Alpine resorts, with the end of the ski season, plunge into deep hibernation - only not in winter, but in summer. Social life freezes, hotels empty, lifts stop ... The town of Gstaad in the Swiss Alps is an exception to the general rule. Life here does not slow down even with the arrival of spring. Throughout the year, the city hosts events that attract a wide variety of audiences. Either the Yehudi Menuhin Music Festival, or the tennis championship, or the week of balloons, or the polo cup ... At the same time, Gstaad managed not to turn into a vanity fair like Courchevel and St. Moritz.

Magdalena Stuber

A stone's throw from fashionable hotels are peasant houses, whose inhabitants, like their ancestors hundreds of years ago, graze cows in alpine meadows and earn their living by selling milk and homemade cheese.

The kitchen-dining room is located on the site of the former hayloft. In order to better ventilate the hay, the timber was laid at intervals, which the architect Stefan Jaggi simply glazed. In order to properly illuminate the room, three additional windows were cut through in the roof.

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Many of the resort's regulars, including movie stars of the caliber of Roger Moore, come here simply for the peace and quiet and the opportunity to live a little normal life. These include Magdalena and Beat Stuber. Five years ago, they spent a holiday at the local hotel Gstaad Palace and since then dreamed of getting their own home here. It didn't matter that they already had an apartment in glamorous St. Moritz. Gstaad promised something completely different.

The facade of the house now looks the same as before the start of the “perestroika”, only the windows are new.

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Having warmed up in the sun, the wooden beams begin to creak: it seems that the house is waking up and stretching.

In the yard, instead of a tractor, there is now an Aston Martin

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View of the house from the side of the road. The entrance is located on the second floor, a wooden staircase leads to it from the parking lot.

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No sooner said than done

A local acquaintance helped the Stubers find the chalet of their dreams: “My neighbor's husband recently died. It will be difficult for her to manage the household alone. She might want to sell the house." Soon all three were standing at the gates of a 16th-century peasant house. “So warm emanated from its blackened walls, and the surrounding meadows, where the cows were grazing peacefully, beckoned us so much that we wanted to buy this house immediately,” recalls Beat Stuber.

Local law demanded that the building should not stand for a single day without a roof. To replace the rotten logs, I had to dismantle and reassemble first one half of the house, then the other.

The deal was agreed immediately, in hot pursuit. The new owners began to look for an architect from the locals who would dare to bring the building crumbling before their eyes to life. And such a person was found. Over the years of his career, Stefan Jaggi has repeatedly proved that he can solve the most difficult tasks of wooden construction (and at one stage or another they are all the most difficult).

On winter evenings, the family gathers in the living room by the fireplace with a sandstone portal. The warm color of the stone is in harmony with the wall cladding. Sofas, Markus Wyttenbach, coffee table, Schreiner.

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It was difficult to obtain permission for the reconstruction, as the house was located on land intended for agriculture. The construction took two years. Out of principle, the new owners employed only local artisans and used only traditional materials. An old grain granary was used for logs, stones were taken from the nearest quarry, tiles were collected from houses that were going to be scrapped.

Checkered cushion on the bench by the fireplace - by Markus Wyttenbach.

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The guest bedroom is furnished on the model of living rooms in peasant houses. Under the beds there are drawers where you can store suitcases or spare pillows.

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The local law on the protection of ancient monuments required that the structure should not stand for a single day without a roof. “Therefore, in order to replace the rotten wooden elements, it was necessary, having numbered each beam, to disassemble and reassemble first one half of the house (bringing supports under the roof), then the second,” recalls the architect. He proposed to cover the roof not with iron, but with shingles familiar to these places.

Stairs from the first floor, where the bedrooms are located, to the second, turned into a public area. Hidden lighting emphasizes the expressive texture of wood.

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Stefan showed maximum respect for the architecture of the house: from the outside, the building now looks almost the same as before the reconstruction. “We kept the old shell, but filled it with new content,” says the architect.

In the estate, everything remains the same: only in the garage, instead of a tractor and a mower, there is now an aston martin of the latest model.

The main decoration of the master bedroom is an old stove lined with tiles.

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She was satisfied with the work of local masters. “They turned out to be very sincere and professional guys and were sympathetic to my whims.” After the construction was completed, she invited all the workers to a housewarming party.

Kitchen furniture from old boards was made by a local carpenter according to Magdalena's sketches.

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A story about a real person

Stefan and Magdalena have completely redecorated the chalet, but thanks to the use of authentic materials, they have managed to preserve the atmosphere of antiquity. Downstairs, where under the former owners there was a barn for four cows and several pigs, today there is a wine cellar, a laundry room and a boiler room. From the cellar you can go directly to the alpine meadow. On the ground floor there are two bedrooms with separate bathrooms and dressing rooms and a cozy rustic living room with a tiled stove; in the evening it is nice to sit here with a book.

The doors of the kitchen cabinets are not glazed, but covered with metal mesh - like in old peasant houses.

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The master bedroom has a view of the whole of Gstaad. “When the sun warms the southern facade, you can hear the wooden beams creaking softly, as if the house is waking up and stretching!” says Magdalena.

The writing table in the guest room, as well as in the kitchen, was made by a local carpenter.

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The most radical changes took place on the second floor. Stefan broke all the partitions between the hayloft, the kitchen and the small rooms where the peasant family lived, turning the entire floor into one room that combines the kitchen, dining room and living room with a fireplace. Behind a barn converted into a garage, neighbors' cows graze.

The bathroom has plumbing fixtures, fixtures and a faucet from Depot.

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“Farmers often bring us milk and cheese, help us mow the grass and shovel the snow. We do everything together, as in a real village,” Magdalena rejoices. “Here you feel a connection with the earth and nature, you feel like a real person,” Beat echoes her. - We spent a lot of time and effort to restore this house - and never regretted it. The result was worth it!

The bathroom and dressing room are lined with old wood. Sections of the walls above the bathroom are lined with alpine limestone.

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In order to distract from the pressure of civilization, you can resort to the design of the room in the style of a chalet. The popularity of such interiors is associated with coziness, comfort, romanticism and the expressiveness of the atmosphere of an alpine house.

Historical facts

The origin of the style is called the southeastern provincial town of France - Savoy. This area borders Italy and Switzerland. The presence of the Alpine mountains, the pristine beauty of nature could not but affect the buildings of the province.

The term "chalet" was originally "assigned" to rural mountain buildings made from natural materials. Stones and wooden beams served as the most durable materials for the construction of small houses in mountainous areas. Strength, durability, reliability - the characteristics of buildings called the word chalet. Such structures were supplemented with massive, protruding roofs on the sides, which served as an additional "buffer" to protect against bad weather.

The stone foundation and wooden array of houses could easily withstand the climatic collisions of this geographical zone. Strong winds, heavy snowfalls, avalanches and other hardships could be waited out in cozy and warm chalets. Often such buildings were the only shelter for the shepherds who accompanied herds of animals in the mountains.

Designers introduce an analogy with the interior design of these buildings in modern premises, calling this style the term “chalet”. Alpine motifs are clearly seen in the design of the premises and are remembered for a long time.

Specific traits

Features of this design:

1. The use of natural materials (wood, brick, stone, metal, ceramic tiles, glass, plaster, etc.).
2. Combination in one room of different methods of processing the materials used (combination of pristine and high-tech impact on the material).
3. The use of compositional and decompositional methods of interior design. The absence of a unifying idea is typical for spacious rooms or interiors free from heaps.

Various natural materials are combined in a chalet-style interior

Distinctive features of chalet-style interiors

Chalet-style rooms very often contain elements of antiquity. Naturally or artificially aged paint, cracks in ceramic surfaces, antique furniture, paintings from past historical eras and unique retro decor are typical of the chalet style.

A lot of all kinds of beams - on the ceiling, walls, in certain areas - distinguishes the chalet from other design incarnations in dwellings. Beams can carry both decorative and functional loads. For example, such elements can be used by specialists for decorating ceilings or as supports for furniture.

Wooden beams on the ceiling - a characteristic feature of chalet-style rooms

Often, beam bars serve to visually divide space into zones. Rough processing of beams, their heaviness is more suitable for country "residences". If the chalet style is used in city apartments, then in these cases, designers use artificial materials that imitate natural beams, since real wooden beams are quite heavy.

The presence of a fireplace is another characteristic feature of the chalet-style interior. Of course, a real fire in a beautifully designed hearth is much more colorful than artificial structures, but modern industry produces excellent analogues suitable for a modern interior. False, bio, electric fireplaces in appearance are very similar to devices with live fire and for city apartments can be an excellent replacement for fireplaces with real burning flames.

Chalet style is impossible to imagine without brick and stone elements with a rough texture.

The chalet interior is characterized by the use of real animal skins on the floor, as well as good substitutes in the form of carpets that imitate the colors of wild mountain dwellers or reproduce the outlines of animals. Real animal skins or their replacement can also be seen as furniture upholstery.

Textile design is usually applied with national colors and has more functional purpose than decorative. Plaids, carpets, blankets are designed to warm people living in such dwellings.

But what about modern people in such rooms with household appliances? It is unlikely that for the sake of observing the style, someone will refuse the benefits of civilization. You can compromise by “hiding” household appliances behind wall panels or decorating with handmade items - wicker panels, knitted capes or napkins, etc. In any case, a “peaceful” neighborhood of the chalet style and technological progress is possible.

Photo gallery: chalet style in the interior of rooms for various purposes

The design of the bathing room looks interesting and original Cozy atmosphere encourages a pleasant conversation Children really like bunk beds Spacious room can accommodate a large number of like-minded people Modern gas stove fits well into the interior of the chalet Kitchen design repeats the elements of the chalet in a modern interpretation Massive furniture, stone and wood finishes , beautiful floor lamps, rough shelving with books - everything matches the style of the chalet Eating in a solemn atmosphere will be significant It is very pleasant to gather with guests in the dining room of a country house Cozy and warm on a bed with soft animal skins

The principles of interior decoration

It is preferable to use natural materials for finishing a room in a chalet style. Clay, wood, stone, brick, plaster fit perfectly into this design.

The concept of style will be violated if you take paint, wallpaper, plastic materials for interior decoration. The most popular material in such interiors is wood.

Modern incarnations of the chalet style, if necessary, allow the replacement of natural materials with artificial ones, but with the obligatory preservation of stylization.

Floor and walls

For the lower part of the room, heavy wooden boards are used. The wood is covered with special agents that give the effect of antiquity, and various shades of colors are used to match the overall design. But the color coating is kept to a minimum, because the natural structure of the tree is valued in the chalet style.

A prerequisite for the durability of the used wooden materials is the treatment with wax, stain, varnish with antiseptic properties.

The walls are not knocked out of the chalet style if you place solid wood panels on them. Artificial aging of wooden wall cladding is a necessary step in the implementation of the design of the chalet. Wooden boards can be placed on the walls both vertically and horizontally.

The second most popular material for walls and ceilings is plaster. It can be used both as a base for decoration and as decorative elements. The decor does not tolerate any ornateness and sophistication, the plaster is applied with deliberate roughness.

Stone, clay and brick materials can only serve as part of the wall decoration, as small decorative fragments. Designers use such materials when it is necessary to emphasize certain areas of the interior.

Ceiling

Beam elements on the ceiling can be called a kind of business card of the chalet style. Such elements can successfully hide all surface defects and become a real confirmation of the commitment to style.

Both neat, hewn beams and rough, pristine parts of trees with remnants of bark and small branches are used as beams. For low rooms (below two and a half meters), it is better to come up with a different ceiling design, because such a finish further reduces the space.

Some designers in modern urban apartments use foam to recreate the chalet style, skillfully turned by them into a kind of beams on the ceiling.

Color embodiment

Chalet style tends to natural colors and shades. This is due to the proximity of such a design to everything natural and natural.

The most popular colors of the direction:

• beige;
• Brown;
• grey;
• color of baked milk;
• green (dim).

As small catchy inclusions, you can use shades of cherry, burgundy and brick. Various accessories, textile elements, decor items can be made in this color scheme.

Traditionally, the chalet style looks like the use of natural wood color on the floor and walls, combined with a beige ceiling. A good option is a combination of milky and dark gray colors in one interior. This color scheme originated as a modification of the black and white colors historically used in chalet houses.

Whitewashed wood wall panels with a dirty gray tint look great with discreet green “spots” of decor that attract attention and “dilute” the monotony of gray.

Furniture and doors

To furnish a room in a chalet style, you need to remember the main characteristics of furniture:

• massiveness;
• simplicity;
• comfort.

1. Replace chairs with comfortable and soft chairs.
2. Use rectangular pieces of furniture.
3. Aging the upholstery and materials from which the furniture is made.
4. Refuse to use furniture with legs.
5. Give preference to black, gray and brown furniture.

Leather upholstery, slightly faded material, fur trim for upholstered furniture are great options for chalet-style room items. In addition to leather materials, velor, woolen, linen fabrics can be used for upholstery. Chalet-style synthetics are unacceptable.

High-tech pieces of modern furniture, as well as all kinds of transformers, are not suitable for this design.

The doors of the chalet-style rooms are made of heavy solid wood, plastic options in such an interior will look ridiculous. Forged elements, metal handles and locks on the doors will give a special charm and originality.

Doors and furniture made of wood are tried not to be painted over, while maintaining the natural texture of the material.

Lighting

Alpine chalet houses were located in an area with a lack of daylight, this was made up for by a large amount of artificial lighting. The passage of daylight was hampered by windows equipped with a large number of shutters. Glass in the Alpine villages was a rarity, more often small pieces of it were used, reinforced from the weather with wooden transoms.

Windows were often closed with shutters, which were only a functional element - they protected the windows from blizzards, rain and strong winds. Nowadays, shutters are rarely used for their original purpose, most often they are used as decoration.

Chalet-style windows are characterized by a large number of sashes.

In past centuries, the fire of a fireplace hearth, a large number of candles, etc. were used to illuminate the inside of the chalet. This type of lighting is outdated.

The modern atmosphere of the chalet interior is impossible without a whole system of lighting devices:

• chandeliers;
• floor lamps;
• hanging sconces.

Chandeliers in chalet-style rooms are often made of deer antlers, thereby once again emphasizing the Alpine design.

Spotlights with halogen or diode lamps are used only with skillful mounting to the ceiling, without violating the selected "alpine" design.

Conventional electric lamps with soft yellowish light are more suitable for lighting a chalet-style room. It is these lamps that can create a warm atmosphere of coziness and comfort.

Floor lamps, sconces are decorated with lampshades or hand-made elements - wicker, knitted, embroidered, etc.

Chalet-style lamps often mimic natural candles.

Decor

Chalet style provides great opportunities for the use of textile and decorative elements.

Decorating elements

Chalet-style interiors often contain hand-made things. Craftswomen of various handicraft techniques can decorate your home with exclusive decor - embroidered paintings, knitted blankets, wicker panels, creative baskets, etc.

Pillows with sewn-on fringes, candlesticks made of wood, bedspreads using the patchwork technique, a clay vase - all these items can not only decorate the interior, but also bring comfort and originality to the atmosphere.

Embroidered pillows, a beautiful candlestick, a handmade vase fit perfectly into the chalet style concept.

Alpine chalet houses were decorated with the skins of dead animals, placing them both on the floor (for warmth) and on the walls (for decoration). Modern time provides an excellent opportunity to use such decor, leaving the animals safe and sound. Skillful imitations of animal skins can be used, maintaining the chosen design and without feeling guilty.

The skin of an animal placed in the center of the living room is a coup of designers

If we follow the exact correspondence of the interior to past eras, then the part of the room above the fireplace was decorated with hunting trophies - stuffed birds or animal heads. Guns also often flaunted on the walls in alpine houses. Whoever is not satisfied with this “wild” option, then beautiful paintings depicting hunting fragments or outlandish animals, antique paintings or tapestries can be placed above the fireplace.

Framed photographs, antique dishes left over from distant ancestors will add individuality to the atmosphere and help you feel the family continuity.

For decoration, you can widely use various antique items.

Textile

It is desirable to use natural fabrics for textile elements: linen, cotton, wool, etc.

Shades that look harmonious in the interior of the chalet are brown and olive. It is preferable to choose a pattern of matter "plaid" or "snowflake".

Curtains are usually used to darken windows, so dense and non-light fabrics are used.

The aging of textiles can be artificial or real. Things that have been stored in chests for a long time and corresponding to the chosen design theme will be used.

Relaxing in a chalet-style bedroom

Romanticism and functionality are the main characteristics of a chalet-style bedroom.

It is not worth painting walls, floors and ceilings made of wood, it is better to preserve the natural texture of wood by applying a transparent or yellowish varnish to wooden surfaces. If you still resort to paints, it is better to choose light colors.

An atmosphere of calm and tranquility can be created with the help of natural textiles - light linen curtains, woolen blankets, fur blankets, cotton pillows.

Clothes and bedding are put away in a colorful closet or in a chest, organically integrated into the chalet bedroom. The rough facade of these pieces of furniture echoes the design of the large bed, which occupies a central place in the bedroom.

In a large bedroom, you can place a beautiful boudoir with several armchairs and a small table, made in accordance with the requirements of the chalet style.

A room for a night's rest, like a living room, can be equipped with a fireplace, but in the bedroom it is better to use a decorative option.

Often, in the bedrooms of a chalet, not only an adult bed is placed, but also children's beds, often in a bunk version. This is a tradition of past generations, when the whole family spent the night in a bedroom with a fireplace, warming themselves from a heat source.

Photo gallery: bedroom design examples

The traditional pattern of the “snowflake” style is embodied both in the decor of the bed and in the bedspread with pillows The predominance of wooden surfaces is typical for rooms in the chalet style The beige color of the bedroom design has a calming effect Modern and traditional elements of style are intertwined in the interior of the bedroom You can feel the hand of professionals in filling the interior with elements of the chalet style Animal skins or their imitations can be excellent bedspreads Tartan textiles give the attic bedroom a chalet flavor Even a small bedroom can be successfully styled as a chalet

We examine the hallway in the style of a chalet

Entering the chalet-style dwelling, one can see an entrance hall with a stone floor, rough wooden beams on the ceiling, with benches knocked together with deliberate negligence.

Roughness and uncouthness are inherent in many elements of this style.

A carpet with ethnic ornaments is placed on the floor or a mat made of natural materials, stylized as a chalet design, is used.

In the hallway, it is necessary to focus on lighting, using floor lamps or wall sconces. In modern interiors, the use of spotlights mounted in wooden ceilings is allowed.

If space allows, then in the hallway you can put a small shabby sofa, an artificially aged wedge or pouffe. You can rest on these items while waiting for the household, or sit down, tying your shoelaces.

A closet placed in the hallway usually looks rough and very massive. Such furniture will require quite a lot of space, so this item will not be found in a small hallway.

Photo gallery: examples of hallway design

A fireplace can also be placed in the hallway Natural stone or its imitation is a good material for decorating the walls of the hallway Metal gates with wrought iron decor immediately attract attention Nothing superfluous, and at the same time everything matches the style Decorative elements are appropriate in the hallway Wooden and stone materials are excellent suitable for the embodiment of the chalet style in the hallway. In the hallway of the chalet, a sofa and a massive wooden wardrobe will be appropriate

Chalet style living room interior

A chalet-style living room should be spacious and not interfere with the implementation of the most daring design ideas.

The interior is reminiscent of the interior of a hunting lodge. The fireplace serves as a source of warmth and comfort, all the attention of people in the room is riveted to it. Nowadays, the fireplace plays a more decorative role, but all the same, the accent of the living room should be made on this element.

If the area of ​​​​the room allows, then it is better to make the fireplace real, with live fire, not forgetting all the necessary safety measures. If this is not possible, then successful analogues that imitate flames will do.

In modern interiors, fireplaces get along well with plasma TVs located above this heating device.

The window openings of modern living rooms have also changed. Now they look like panoramic glazed areas, opening up space for contemplation of the external environment.

The second obligatory element of a chalet-style living room is massive and solid furniture: sofas, armchairs, chairs, chests of drawers, cabinets in the appropriate style and color. Natural materials are used to create these items, as well as for upholstery of upholstered furniture.

The use of rough beams and other unhewn elements is not suitable for small living rooms, so only polished and smooth materials are used in such interiors.

To illuminate the living room, whole multi-level systems are used with a central chandelier, lamps on the walls and floor lamps on the floor. Each level of the system serves to perform the necessary function: from a general bright “illumination” to subdued lighting in a cozy corner of the sofa (for intimate conversations or reading your favorite books).

Massive upholstered furniture and a fireplace are important elements of a chalet-style living room

An example of a successful chalet-style living room: wooden beams on the ceiling, a large fireplace with real fire, opposite it is a massive leather sofa, an animal skin on the floor, rough furniture decorated with candlesticks with candles, a stuffed deer head is attached above the fireplace.

Starting the construction of a country house on your site, everyone already has an idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe end result. Someone wants to see a traditional Russian izba, for someone ultra-modern designs are relevant, and some dream of an exotic Chinese pagoda. However, many prefer cozy and comfortable chalet-style houses.

A chalet-style country house attracts many for several understandable reasons:

• reliable durable construction;
• attractive unique appearance.

Translating the name "chalet" we get "shepherd's hut". The first buildings of this type were typical of the province of Savoy. It was here that shepherds settled on the alpine slopes, building their cozy little houses from improvised materials in the form of wood and stones. The main purpose of these houses was to hide from bad weather and wild animals.

In Russia, houses in a chalet are loved by many thanks to the development of skiing. It is difficult to build a chalet into a special type of architecture, but this style still occupied its niche in the construction of country apartments.

Distinctive features of the style

In the chalet style, this is a completely eco-friendly building. Among all other types of buildings of this type, it is given out by such features:

Unusual roof

The roof is the most recognizable feature of the chalet style. The roof is chosen massive and sloping, the ledges are left large. The shape of the roof is due to the natural conditions in which the first chalet houses were built.

Many windows, mostly panoramic. This is done so that inside the living atmosphere is fully connected with the landscape.

Terraces and spacious balconies

Outdoor terraces and balconies are also built in order to merge with the surrounding nature as much as possible. The balconies are under an overhanging roof that protects them from rain.

Using only natural building materials.

A solid foundation and the basement are built of stone, and the attic and the second level are made of wood. The stone, due to its strength, serves as a solid foundation, and the tree perfectly retains heat in winter, but coolness in the sultry heat.

Floors of the building

Buildings have never been tall chalets. As a rule, the first basement is made of stone, the second - of wood. If there is a need to expand the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe house, then this was carried out by horizontal building. In modern buildings there is also an attic floor.

Designing chalet houses

In order for the country building to really correspond to the chosen style direction, projects of houses in the chalet style are being developed.

The first thing to start with is the roof, which is a style-forming element. The main characteristic of the chalet roof is its angle of inclination, which must be very large. With such a slope, a drain is not needed, since water and snow will roll off themselves.

The indentation of the roof from the wall should be at least 1 meter, so that it can protect not only the walls from precipitation, but also a little earth around the house.

When choosing the optimal roofing angle, the amount of precipitation in a particular climatic zone should be taken into account. When the angle is 45 degrees, then such a base is not strong and you will have to build a reinforced rafter system. Therefore, it is advisable to make a sharper angle at which the snow itself rolls off.

When choosing a roof covering, preference can be given to corrugated board, which is distinguished by its flexibility and lightness. If you want to follow the style exactly, you should choose a shingle - a tile made of oak, spruce or larch. It is also permissible to use tiles made of ceramic, composite or bituminous. Actual ondulin. But what is strictly prohibited is the metal tile.

Projects of one-story houses also consider the construction of balconies and terraces. They, as a rule, line up from the south or east, so that sunlight can penetrate there. Decorate them with figured boards or balustrades. The perimeter is sheathed with wooden elements.

Now you can do the first (ground) floor. They build it cold, from strong stone. Then the wall surfaces are plastered and whitewashed. On the basement there is a kitchen, a guest room, a bathroom, a corridor-entrance hall and other utility rooms.

The second (warm) floor is built of wood. Bedrooms filled with warmth and comfort are equipped here.

The attic includes rooms for accommodation and reception of guests and utility rooms. There may be a balcony area. It is also made from wood.

As for the windows, besides the fact that they should be large, it is not permissible to use plastic here. It is better to replace it with a tree, and complement it with beautiful shutters.

interior

Living room

The interior of a chalet-style house begins with the arrangement of the living room, because this is the largest room, which has high ceilings and large windows throughout the wall. The main thing here is to use only natural finishing materials without replacing them with analogues.

The atmosphere of unprecedented warmth and comfort is created by soft carpets on the floor and chic fur coverings, chic lamps and graceful large chandeliers. Furniture items are massive, made of wood. The upholstered furniture group has a natural noble upholstery with wool, leather, velor or linen. The environment is soft and calm.

The lighting in the room is calm, slightly muffled. To do this, they build a multi-level lighting system, represented by wall sconces, floor and table lamps.

Mandatory in the house of the chalet is the hearth. The whole family will gather here. Decorate it with stonework and decorate around with stuffed animals.

sleeping area

The main role in the bedroom is given to the bed, which should be made of polished wood, it is massive, with carved decorations. Textile inclusions made of cotton and linen will complement the cozy atmosphere. Bright pillows and bedspreads will revive the design.

It is appropriate to spread a soft skin or carpet on the floor. As for the color palette, preference is given to natural shades: terracotta, beige, wood and the entire brown palette.

Kitchen and dining area

The kitchen equipment of the chalet is environmentally friendly and natural materials. Finishing and kitchen sets made of noble wood are colorful features of the style. All built-in appliances are hidden under wooden facades or cute textile curtains.

Finishing wall surfaces provides for the original appearance of the tree. The maximum is permissible to plaster surfaces or veneer them with natural stone elements.

The ceiling is plastered in a light shade, beams are erected on it in a dark tone. The floor surfaces remain wooden, only slightly varnished with antique imitation.

From the photo of a house in the style of a chalet it breathes with unprecedented warmth and comfort, which is why this style is so often chosen for the construction of country apartments.

Photo of a house in the Chalet style

A chalet is an interesting style of home interior that is very popular especially with those who like skiing. A chalet is a small house that is located on the ski slopes, where tourists temporarily pay their fare, although there are those who build such a house for living.

What is Chalet?

Chalet houses can be compared with European style. This housing is very comfortable, able to protect from adverse weather, cold. Old-fashioned cozy chalets create and fill the home with modern pieces.

The chalet style originated many centuries ago in the southeastern part of France, in the Alpine mountains. The chalet was originally a shepherd's hut. It was a very solid building, made of massive timber combined with natural stone. It was built taking into account the protection of people and animals from the weather.

Chalet is an interesting style of home interior

Reindeer herders built timber-framed buildings with wide, well-supported cornices on the mountain slopes adjacent to their dairy farms. Shepherds lived in these simple houses during the summer months, enjoying the milder climates of the highlands, returning to the valleys before winter set in. As skiing and mountain hiking became popular, chalet house plans were transformed into holiday destinations.

Gradually, these buildings began to look less and less like poor huts, their appearance became more well-groomed and functional. Nowadays, the chalet style is very popular. Chalets are still associated with holidays, but not only in mountainous places. The style is reflected in many log cabin plans, including the A-frame design.

Key Features:

All chalet-style houses have the same layout:

The main rule in chalet-style houses is the use of natural materials. The house should be built of wood, natural stone. Floors, ceilings are made of wood, and the surfaces of the walls are treated with plaster and whitewash. Sometimes the walls are decorated with wooden elements.

An important thing in the interior of the chalet is a large fireplace. Traditionally fireplaces are decorated with wood.

One of the main decorations of a chalet-style house are flowers. Windows must be with shutters. The best option for a chalet interior is a country-style interior.

Finishing inside

Interior decoration consists of natural materials, finishes with a natural palette. The combination of wood and stone is optimal for building, decorating beautiful homes with a warm, relaxing atmosphere.

Wooden floor, ceiling structures with beams are combined with traditional plaster walls decorated with pine or larch wood. The interior design, decor of Alpine style houses looks charming, creating a pleasant feeling of an old home.

Reclaimed woods, a decorative palette, patina and natural fabrics blend together to add a comfortable country home feel that has been around for generations.

The interior design and decor of the chalet should look spacious, simple, comfortable, stylish. Large living spaces, high ceiling structures with massive wood beams are well suited for displaying chalet-style wooden furniture, creating a welcoming, rustic, comfortable home interior.

Alpine style in the interior

Modern Alpine-style chalet houses look beautiful, warm, comfortable. This style of home design and decoration was born in Savoy, a province in southeastern France. Beautiful, hospitable houses in the style of Alpine chalets are popular in France, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, Russia.

The modern interior design of houses in the style of an Alpine chalet depends on the rich history of the Alps, local building and finishing materials, and unique European traditions. The interior, decor of houses in the style of Alpine chalets is warm, comfortable, with natural materials and a palette.

Alpine chalet-style houses were originally built from solid wood, a material used to protect shepherds from the cold weather in the mountains. The original Alpine chalet-style houses were built of wood and stone. Stone basement, ground floor in combination with wooden floor, upper structures create solid, strong, warm, comfortable houses in alpine chalet style.

Stepping inside a chalet-style home, somewhere in a ski resort, you will quickly feel the power of laid-back, rustic interiors - relaxation, comfort and harmony with the environment.

Whether it be antlers on the wall or leopard print chairs, the look of the chalet is always homely, comforting. It is hard to find another style that is as elegant and cozy as this one.

Recently, a book by journalist Claire Bingham "Modern Living Chalet Style" was published, which is completely devoted to this style. In it, the writer talks with fashion designers, trying to find out the basic laws of the chalet that determine the style. Here are some tips from the book.

Let nature determine the design

While this is important to keep in mind when designing interiors, it is even more important when tackling outdoor spaces such as a terrace or patio area.

Tips for designing interior decoration from designers:

• to match the design with the landscape, choose a wooden flooring;
• leave the floor unpainted so that it becomes light gray over time;
• stone-paved walls and stone blocks are used on uneven terrain, and in particular in the mountains.

Connect in a new way

Instead of sticking to one material or era, mix them up. Pair new upholstered high-back chairs with a refurbished wood table, or set mid-century style chairs on a luxurious sheepskin. “A modern Alpine chalet leaves the aesthetics of a coniferous Finnish bath for a more soulful, “barn” vacation,” Bingham writes.

Stay simple

A chalet-style bath is a haven of retreat. “For ultimate relaxation, get a big bath, stick to a soothing palette, make sure the room has good light, outdoor access,” Bingham writes. A bathtub, completely sheathed in wood, will determine the main mood, remind you of the beauty around.

A bath in this style is privacy

Facade finishing

Chalet-style houses are suitable for a country holiday with shapes and elements inspired by Alpine architecture. The two-story plans, often on raised foundations, rise above heavy snow, topped with steep gable roofs to provide passage for snow and ice.

Wood siding with decorative wood and stone work adds an earthy charm. Chalet designs tend to have a rectangular building plan, open-plan, with thoughtful cozy stone hearths. Wide galleries often provide outdoor living space on both levels. The main features of the exterior finish:

• steep pitched roof;
• rectangular plans;
• porch or gallery.

Modern alpine chalet style houses are luxurious, comfortable homes, providing not only warmth in winter, but a beautiful residence with a traditional gable roof, wooden structure.

wood exterior

A chalet-style house made of wood with a cornice on the roof is not only a comfortable home, but very practical. They are suitable for bad weather, in general for cold climates. The wooden structure is made in a very simple style, but very well organized.

It is worth noting that buildings and chalet-style houses try to make them taller, but leave a low roof, as if to make the house flat. Modern designs are made with glass, mirrored walls; there are also comfortable balconies or terraces.

Chalet style is suitable for those who love country life, these houses are very functional, comfortable. They are designed for a family and a comfortable stay, so that you can come there to relax at the right time.

Chalet-style houses are very common in Switzerland, in the south of Germany, in the north of France, in Austria. The old chalet is not much different from today, because the projects are simply updated periodically.

One-story and two-story projects

The first impression that such a house should make is the continuity between the external environment and the interior decoration. With grace and loft style, the front room contains a lot of glass that allows the open air to freely enter your living area, providing a sense of natural harmony. The inspiration of nature will act like a muse, giving you ideas for projects that will turn your dreams into reality. The chalet is truly inspiring, both inside and out.

Although the log house is generally associated with our village and rural areas, it has its origins in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. Even in ancient times, they brought us their traditions of using logs to build houses, barns and other public buildings.

The size, the number of floors, the type of roof, the location of the doors and windows, even the type of labor to build the log house were taken into account when the early settlers built their houses. But the most important consideration was the place to build. The log house must provide sufficient sunlight and drainage to effectively cope with the difficult conditions of northern life.

A modern log house is more of a "log house", or a traditional style house built from milled logs. These logs are visible on the outside of the house and often also on the inside. The traditional log cabin design has incorporated modern amenities and other 21st-century advances in more modest housing.

On the other hand, a log chalet is a wooden dwelling with a sloping roof and widely overhanging cornices. Today the word chalet is used for any cottage or lodge built in the traditional Swiss style. In some holiday destinations, a chalet is a building that contains dining areas, spas, and other tourist amenities. Some don't even look like a traditional Swiss structure.

Projects of two-story houses: A-shaped plan

The steep pitched roof makes it easy to identify the house plan called A-Frame, where the "A" shape serves a practical purpose. It is designed to help snow fall to the ground in areas with heavy snowfall. In addition, a roof that spans the entire length of the house usually requires less maintenance because the sides are less exposed to the environment and the house is better protected from the elements.

Because of their special design, A-Frame homes neatly incorporate vaulted ceilings and tall windows that provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Sometimes their design allows the upper level to be used for a loft-style bedroom. A-Frame house plans are often known for their cozy and inviting central living areas, as well as wide, streamlined terraces. These homes are suited to a variety of landscapes and can often be considered holiday, waterfront, and mountain homes.

norwegian style

In Norway, 4 types of wooden structures have been developed:

• ancient log structures;
• log cabins;
• vertical pillar structures used since the 12th century;
• frame structures, widespread since the 17th and 18th centuries.

In addition to log structures (Norwegian style) with a round log cross-section and then the oval, octagonal and rectangular shape characteristic of Norway, there was a vertical pillar structure (also Norwegian), in which the vertical supports, pillars, supported the roof, freed the log walls from loads (sometimes vertical log cabins). Churches were made of them, later cottages, barns, granaries and sheds. It is characteristic that the roofs of these structures should be covered with turf on peat, which in due course is overgrown with grass.

bvarian style

The Bavarian chalet is an architectural archetype seemingly untouched by time, for good reason. Cool pitches leave just the right amount of insulating snow on rooftops. Minimal interiors can be customized for people, livestock, or supplies, and materials are region-specific.

Today, tens of thousands of modern chalet projects can be found on the slopes of major resorts, and thousands more have been converted and modernized. Some valleys and cantons are more austere in aesthetic appearance than others. Stone is being replaced by concrete, but some elements are eternal - wood and fireplaces, for example.

The 21st century chalets bring romance in a very traditional way, emphasizing the monumental roof and the rich materiality of the wood, white stucco and concrete interior, with that glare and open fire.

The design of the chalet is characterized by its concrete façades that penetrate inward over time, where they contrast sharply with the timber cladding and form an interconnected inner core that connects the main rooms, although they are oriented towards different views of the valley. They are covered with minimal woodwork to create an ascetic yet spacious ski bunker.

Chalet style living room

When we talk about chalet-style interiors, many people think of exposed wood, stone walls, a warm fireplace in the center of the room, and furnishings that gently turn the clock towards a simpler, less flashy era.

Living room designs have a traditional style and a cozy, warm and comfortable rustic touch. However, underneath that exterior, the chalets still have modern conveniences and next-generation gadgets that promise to make your life so much easier. The living rooms in the chalet are really special as they are spacious, warm and luxurious!

In such a room, you only think about relaxation, reading a book in front of the fireplace, or you just want to lie and look at the fire. The design of the living room in the chalet with antique décor and warm tones sets the mood and further enhances the style. Get inspired by the examples below!

Set the mood in your living room with the scent of alpine herbs

You will be surprised how you can transform your living room with a scent that brings to mind the fresh and clean scent of the mountains. Use candles and essential oils with spruce, pine, lemon balm and juniper to create a pleasant atmosphere.

Use fur

Do you want a luxurious salon in the living room? Use faux furs on sofas to keep your living room in style. This will create an instant chalet of chic luxury style and a warm look.

Texture

How about compensation for warm tones? Try contrasting with the different textures in the living room. Add a tactile soft finish and a layer of different hues with contrasting textures for a finished look. Metallic touches will add a cooling magnetic touch to the interior..

Elegant lighting scheme

One of the best ideas for decorating a chalet is soothing atmospheric lighting that will make you feel cozy. Floor lamps near the sofas will help to freshen up the space.

Paintings on the wall

Advice

Simply choose chalet chic wooden picture frames and place black and white photos with alpine themes in them. It will bring special comfort and atmosphere to your living room.

Love to the animals

If you love animals, it's time to show your love for them through your living room decor. Use pillows with digital animal photos on the sofa and chairs. Forest creatures and wild animals fit perfectly into the style of the chalet.

cozy table

Chalet style suggests that family and friends will gather around a huge table where they can comfortably talk. For this, it is definitely worth decorating the living room with a large wooden table.

Antler

You will be surprised to know that this is a key element of a chalet style decoration. Horns built into the living room wall add an elemental character to your space. They instantly connect the living room with nature.

A touch of contemporary style

Try mixing old with new. Cover your living room floor with soft rugs, wicker bowls, and baskets filled with natural items such as:

• stones;
• tree;
• hang brown curtains on the windows;
• add table lamps in the corners.

These ideas will not only give a visually warm effect, but also help to emphasize the uniqueness of the living room.

How to get this mysterious "chalet chic"?

You don't need snow flakes outside to bring a little ski chalet into your interior. Here is an overview of the important elements to help add chalet style to your home.

Use natural materials and colors

As you can see, most chalets have a lot of natural materials such as wood and stone, as well as leather as part of the furniture, and then fur and wool as accessories.

So the overall palette for your walls and furnishings can be taken from these natural materials: light whites and creams, reminiscent of the snow outside, plus browns and grays, from light to deep and dark.