A chalet is a style of house that’s mainly found in the Swiss Alps. Most chalets are made of wood and have a very wide, heavy roof that slopes down. Chalet style is a direction in interior design and architecture that is characterized by the atmosphere of alpine mountain houses, from which this style originates. At first, the style was the embodiment of the lifestyle of Alpine shepherds, who built reliable and warm mountain homes. Such spaces are usually very cozy, and chalet living rooms are really special, as they are spacious, warm and so inviting! In such a room you think only about relaxation, about reading a book in front of the fireplace or just lying and looking at the fire. Why is this ambience so unique? Let’s take a look at some special features of chalet spaces and how to integrate them into your living room design to make it ultimately welcoming.
What Are The Main Features Of Chalet Spaces?
The main features are gabled roofs with wide eaves, exposed construction beams, including large brackets, decorative carving and mouldings, balconies, large windows, weatherboarding, usually painted, often in bright colors.
A bold refined chalet living room with neutral walls, ottomans and a catchy side table, a faux stone clad fireplace and an antler chandelier.
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What Materials Can you Find In A Chalet?
First of all, this is wood, wood of all kinds, mostly light-stained, and it is often everywhere – on the walls, ceiling and floor, the furniture matches, too. Second, this is natural stone that oftens clads the fireplace. Metal and glass are often sene in more modern versions of chalets, and a variety of textiles is also there, they bring that desired coziness to the space.
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What Are Traditional Chalet Colors?
Chalets are mostly about natural shades – stained woods, beige and grey, neutrals and brown or black. Of course, you may go for any color palette but all-natural color schemes look best of all highlighting the coziness of the space and not distracting you from jaw-dropping views. Take a look at the ideas we’ve gathered to find out how to incorporate these features into your chalet living room design!
A soothing contemporary chalet with large windows, a low grey sofa, a neutral chair and some tables is wow.
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A modern chalet living room clad with wood, with a firewood storage, a white sofa and a chair and artwork is moody yet cozy.
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A bold chalet living room with a wooden ceiling with beams, a built-in fireplace, white sofas and low grey chairs is a welcoming and cool space.
A contemporary neutral chalet living room with glazed walls for the views, a white sofa, a coffee table and round chairs is a lovely and relaxing space.
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A modern chalet living room with wooden beams, a fireplace, some neutral seating furniture and leather chairs, pendant lamps and candles.
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