Chalet in the interior: a description of the style, the choice of color, furniture, textiles and decor

Distinctive features of style

Despite the fact that the style of the chalet is close to the classic rustic country, it has a number of distinctive features in the description.

• Finishing is made with natural materials, wood, stone.
• Walls and floors can be without additional finishes, such as untreated wooden floors or walls.
• The interior contains leather goods and skins.
• Some home furnishings may be forged.
• The furniture has a simple shape.
• Lighting in the interior is warm, diffused.
• The ceiling is decorated with wooden beams.

On the picture living room with a sloping roof. In the interior of the room are used: natural materials, wood walls, beams on the ceiling, wooden furniture and pillows made of skins and fur.

Color scheme

The chalet style palette has natural colors. Yellow, honey, beige, chocolate are associated with wood, the main material of the Alpine style. Olive, green and light green resemble a field of grass, and white and gray shade of snow on the tops of the mountains.

Chalet in a country house

A private house is the best place to embody a chalet style. The cottage can be filled with all the distinguishing details and fully convey the atmosphere of an alpine rural house. The material of construction is invariably wood and stone.

The chalet is characterized by large windows and a cozy attic, where it is pleasant to drink morning coffee and enjoy the fresh air. The staircase in the interior of the house is also made of wood, can be supplemented with forged elements.

The hall will be decorated with a stone fireplace, around which a recreation area from a massive sofa and a pair of armchairs can be arranged. Given that the main material in the direction of the chalet is wood, it is necessary to comply with all fire safety rules.

It’s a good idea to divide the studio into zones with a bar made of solid wood. The kitchen is also made of natural materials.

The interior of country houses and baths

The cottage and bathhouse of the chalet are distinguished by their simplicity and comfort, but the result is a real Swiss house. During construction, only wood and stone are used, a distinctive feature of the building is a roof with two slopes, the edges noticeably protrude beyond the walls. The walls do not need to be finished, the color and texture of the tree fill the space with cosiness, the beams decorate the ceiling.

Inside the country house is filled with wooden furniture of simple shapes, cozy bedspreads, a self-woven carpet and animal skins.

In the photo on the left Chalet style compact wooden kitchen interior with various red elements.

Finishing the bath is completely made of wood, a stone stove is installed in the steam room. The design can be complemented by cozy details.

Flat design

In urban apartments, it is difficult to make repairs in the original classic chalet style. The walls of a standard apartment are decorated in light colors using plaster, the floors are covered with a board, stone, and laminate. To the ceilings did not seem low, they can be decorated with several beams on a light background.

The furniture in the interior has a simple shape, the sofa and chairs are covered with natural fabrics or leather.

The kitchen, tables and chairs are made of wood. The kitchen is filled with pottery, while the interior of the living room and other rooms are candlesticks and pillows. But do not overload the chalet interior with unnecessary details.

Photo in the interior of the rooms

Chalet style living room

The central part of the living room can be a fireplace. It can also be installed in an apartment, while it will be safe and emphasize the rustic style in the interior. For the upholstery material of furniture and curtains, preference is given to natural fabrics, for example matting. The sofa will be decorated with a pair of pillows and a plaid.

On the picture sitting area in the living room. The interior uses an electric fireplace.

Kitchen

The walls can be decorated with plaster, wood panels, tiles with imitation stone. The flooring is made of tiles, stone or laminate.

The kitchen is preferably made of wood, the facades can be painted or have a natural color, the countertop is made of marble or artificial stone. The interior of the chalet is not overloaded with unnecessary details, while it is very cozy and functional. Pottery will successfully fit into the interior.

On the picture kitchen set made of wood. The interior is made in one color scheme, with the exception of stone countertops.

Bedroom decoration

The bedroom can only have the necessary pieces of furniture, a double bed, bedside tables and a chest of drawers. In the compact bedroom, the walls and ceiling can be finished with light stucco and decorated with wooden beams. One of the walls can be decorated with a panel of boards. The spacious bedroom harmoniously looks natural wood color. Coziness in the chalet will add a hide and a plaid, massive candlesticks and soft diffused light.

On the picture bedroom with sloping ceilings with exposed wooden beams.

Children

The main advantage of the chalet style in the interior of the nursery is the maximum use of natural materials. Colors can be added using toys and colorful textiles.

On the picture children's room with bunk beds. Textiles and chairs add color to the interior.

Bathroom

Due to the high humidity, the use of natural wood in the bathtub of an apartment is impractical; it is more advisable to finish the tiles with imitation stone or wood. For furniture, you can use the forged rack and wicker basket. Hooks, a faucet and decorative copper accessories complement the chalet-style bathroom.

On the picture wooden bathroom with wrought iron elements.

Finishing Features

Walls

The classic chalet-style walls are made of wood. It can be wooden panels or beams with a minimal finish.

Another way to finish this is stone. A more economical option would be artificial stone, but this material is not environmentally friendly. However, it will not conceal the space, it is simple to install and much cheaper than natural stone. For a small room, you can use light stucco or plain liquid wallpaper.

Floor

Natural wood will be the best option to embody the chalet style. Laminate or parquet will become its analogue. Stone or scuffed tiles will be a good option for the bathroom, hallway and kitchen. Warm and cosiness in the interior will add a bright plain rug with a short pile or a natural animal skin.

Ceiling

The main distinguishing feature of the chalet when decorating the ceiling is its wooden beams. They can be used in the design of any apartment or country house. In a low room, a plain white surface can serve as a backdrop. The construction of dark ceiling beams against the background of light-wood panels looks interesting.

In a country house or cottage, the ceiling and walls can be decorated with wood of the same color, the interior will turn out to be very cozy. In a small room, the ceiling can be plastered in white.

On the picture Chalet-style country house bedroom interior.A distinctive feature is a deep bronze bath.

Furniture selection

Chalet furniture, like other details, has a number of distinctive features.

• Like all chalet details, the furniture is made of natural materials;
• Furniture items can be vintage and aged;
• The furniture is massive and has a simple shape;
• The sofa and chairs are upholstered in natural fabric or leather;
• Furniture items can be decorated with wood carvings;
• Forged items look harmonious.

Textile

Cozy textiles can dilute the brutal atmosphere of a chalet and add color to the interior.

• The kitchen will be decorated with a tablecloth and napkins made of linen and cotton;
• Short-pile carpets will decorate not only the floor, they also look harmoniously on the walls;
• Textiles will be decorated with ethnic patterns and images of animals;
• Unusual and cozy looks self-woven carpet;
• Curtains have a simple cut, straight curtains to the floor can be decorated with pickups;
• Material for curtains: linen, cotton, matting;
• Lounge areas are complemented by pillows and warm, soft rugs.

On the picture lounge area decorated with sheep skins and candles.

Decor

The design of the chalet house does not use an abundance of decorative elements, they only emphasize the stylistic direction.

• Walls will be decorated with horns and stuffed animals;
• The interior of the living room and bedroom will be decorated with a vase with dried flowers or wildflowers;
• Massive candle holders can stand on a fireplace, chest of drawers or a coffee table;
• Pottery will fill the kitchen or dining room;
• Animal figures harmoniously look in any room;
• As a decor and additional storage space will be a vintage chest;
• The TV can be decorated with a vintage frame.

Lighting

• The light in the chalet style is warm, diffused;
• Ceiling lighting can be a point type, or in the form of an unusual wooden or wrought iron chandelier;
• The area at the head of the bed is illuminated by wrought iron wall lamps or lamps on bedside tables with a simple lampshade;
• For the relaxation area in the interior of the living room, a classic floor lamp is suitable;
• Candles can stand in candlesticks or on a saucer;
• To focus on the ceiling beams will help spotlights installed in the interior space between them.

Photo gallery

Alpine style is multifaceted. Having simple and sometimes rough forms, he has the unique coziness of a rural house. An unusual and very interesting interior solution will be a mixture of styles. The chalet can be diluted with modern details and high-tech elements. Below are photos of examples of using the chalet style in rooms of various functional purposes.