A Montain Chalet Style
A comfortable blanket, a good hot chocolate and the snow falling in the background... Here is the recipe for a successful moment in a chalet. In order to find this winter atmosphere within its interior without living at the foot of the mountains, there are a few simple decorating tips. An old wooden door, tartan or even a rustic stove will take you to the top of the peaks in a few minutes. Discover 15 inspirations drawn from Pinterest to adopt this warm universe par excellence.
Instilling the chalet spirit into your home means above all choosing a cozy decoration. To keep warm in the cold of winter, these mountain huts have understood the need to adopt soft materials, warm colors and reassuring materials. This winter style cultivates a cocooning atmosphere in which you feel good to spend the cold season. Even if your garden isn't covered in snow, there's nothing stopping you from giving in to the "mountain-like" trend. In order not to weigh down a space, we do not play the full look card, but rather draw inspiration from mountain culture. Between snowy landscapes and chimney fires, discover our 15 ideas for a successful winter decoration.
A wooden ceiling for a mountain atmosphere
Nothing more "cottage" than a wooden interior. This material has the advantage of being a good natural insulator, while offering an inimitable decorative cachet. On the walls, it is displayed in panelling. In an attic to be optimized, the paneling is placed on the ceiling and transforms the space into a real mountain bedroom or a quiet office. In order not to darken the room, opt for a light, unvarnished wood. Keep the other walls in a light, yet warm shade to complete this wintry look. Painted in white, it gives a little Scandinavian side to this place of life.
2. The stove brings warmth to the chalet-style decor
A beautiful rustic stove gives an undeniable charm to an interior. With its deliciously retro look, it blends in with the most traditional homes as well as more modern constructions, to break with contemporary rigor for example. It warms a space both literally and figuratively. The soft sound of crackling helps create a cottage feel in any living room. Depending on its habitat, it is chosen with wood, pellets or electric. This last option is ideal for those who live in an apartment.
3. Tartan for a rustic decor like at the cottage
For a more literal and rustic chalet style, we have fun with tartan. This motif transports us to the Alps or to the foot of a frozen lake. We invite it in a fabric version, on a cushion or a plaid for example. His very marked inspiration is to be taken with tweezers so as not to fall into too much. It is therefore instilled in small doses in a more neutral and contemporary decoration. Once winter is over, the tartan fades in favor of spring patterns. The advantage of fabrics is that they are easily changed according to desires and seasons. They are easy to use to give an accurate look to an interior.
4. A stack of logs in a rustic chalet spirit
In a chalet-style decor, wood is not only available on the walls. In order to dress and feed a stove or a fireplace, store logs in it. Bring nature indoors, while giving the room a cabin-in-the-woods vibe. Arrange them in a harmonious way so that they pass for a decorative element in their own right. This trick is great if you don't have a dry place to store the wood so it doesn't rot.
5. Mountain cabin atmosphere with faux fur
In order to simply recreate the cocooning atmosphere of a chalet in a house or apartment, opt for faux fur. In rugs, plaids or even on furniture, it is very easy to find beautiful imitations at a lower cost. Choose it in the most authentic colors possible for a rustic style. It has the advantage of keeping warm during long winter evenings, in addition to accessorizing a room. Sheep wool is also not to be excluded in order to obtain a chalet style in its interior.
6. Wood and stone, the winning combo of rustic style
To accompany a wooden room or piece of furniture, nothing beats stone. This strong material gives a little rustic touch to an interior. In the bathroom, we turn to a bathtub or a basin in a raw style. Bet on river stone rather than too shiny marble. This gives a more authentic inspiration to a piece of furniture. In the same vein, favor irregular, almost artisanal shapes. Those lucky enough to have stone walls keep them bare and opt for wooden furniture, in a dark essence. Again, try to keep the base material pure as much as possible.
7. A rustic door, like in the mountains
Tired of your plain white door? How about replacing it with a rustic wooden version? This typical element of mountain architecture, whether for chalets or barns, brings charm to a contemporary interior. In order to facilitate its opening - it can be very heavy - it is placed on rails so as to create a sliding door. This technique saves space and is especially suitable for a bathroom or toilet, which are small spaces. Look to flea markets and second-hand to find the door of your dreams. The most comfortable with nails and a hammer make it themselves by recycling old wooden pallets.
8. White wood for a Scandinavian chalet vibe
Mountain inspiration does not only turn to the Alps or the Pyrenees. Let's leave our French valleys to head towards the far North. Scandinavian chalets are full of charm with their large windows opening onto nature and their white wood. To replicate this look in your home, freshen up old paneling or hardwood floors with a coat of white paint. The ceiling, the walls and even the floor pass for a minimalist decoration, coming straight from the Nordic countries.
9. The mountain is displayed on the walls
In a children's room, the wall decoration takes on the air of an alpine landscape. With paint and construction tape, reproduce the peaks of the mountains. Play with shades of color to create a beautiful perspective that gives the illusion of depth. If you're not a DIY pro or you're renting, opt for trompe l'oeil wallpaper or stickers to hang on a clean, dry wall.
10. A wooden kitchen, like in the mountains
In the kitchen, the wood of the chalet is available on the furniture as well as on the floor. Facades in raw oak or light pine bring a rustic side, all in elegance. Remember to treat or have the wood treated so that it does not deteriorate over time and with use. Associated with handles and other matt black metal mixer taps, these new kitchen units become chic and contemporary. Accessorize the set with stone elements, such as a cutting board or even a work surface.
11. Daring the fake hunting trophy
Deer, reindeer, ibexes... This wildlife inhabits our mountains and those of our neighbours. To bring them into our home, opt for a plush or wooden version. Many brands offer fake hunting trophies with a colorful and quirky look. Some are thus to assemble yourself, like a puzzle and are a nice activity to do with your children when the weather does not allow them to go outside to play!
12. The dining room of the chalet arrives in your interior
In the family of wooden furniture, we call the dining table. This central element of the house demands your full attention if you want to create a chalet style. In pine or oak, it adopts a winter look. We choose it in raw and rustic shapes, as if patinated by the years. To give it all its splendor, it becomes the central element of the room with a more sober decor around it. To reinforce this mountain look, we have beautiful faux fur throws and cushions on the chairs. And here is a dining room like in the mountains!
13. Mix tradition and modernity
For a look worthy of the most beautiful chalets, nothing beats a game between tradition and more contemporary decoration. Mix the inspirations by going to draw in the mountain universe by small touches. In a wooden living room, we break the codes with a design sofa and aerial suspensions. Conversely, in a modern home, we put on the installation of cushions or an alpine-inspired lamp. This duo gives a timeless side to your interior and makes it pleasant in all seasons, the chalet style all in red and wood works less well in the middle of summer than in the winter season!
14. Bring the outdoors inside
Open the shutters and watch nature come to life outside... It's one of the small pleasures of the mountains. To reproduce this at home, adopt large openings, with beautiful bay windows and other canopies. In addition to bringing in light, they let nature into the interior of the house. To continue this process, install a small reading nook on the sill of this large window. A plush cushion or bench seat makes this your new favorite place in the house. All you have to do is enjoy the view while reading your favorite book, a cup of tea in your hands.
15. A ski room style entrance
In order to get rid of the mud and all the little pebbles that our shoes bring into the house, the entrance is inspired by the ski room. This room is present in the chalets to allow skiers to deposit their equipment without dirtying the interior. Lockers and a bench replicate this inspiration in a home or apartment. The ideal organization for all members to store their belongings and shoes while keeping the house clean and tidy. Select a suitable and resistant floor covering, such as stone or floor tile
Written by Dago Guy Charles at the international department
ALLURE MAISON & JARDIN SAS
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