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

Distinctive features of the style

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

• Finishing is done with natural materials, wood, stone.
• Walls and flooring can be without additional finishing, such as untreated wood flooring or walls.
• The interior contains products made of leather and skins.
• Some interior items can be forged.
• The furniture has a simple shape.
• The lighting in the interior is warm and diffused.
• Wooden beams adorn the ceiling.

On the picture living room with sloping roof. The interior of the room uses: natural materials, wood wall decoration, beams on the ceiling, wooden furniture and pillows made of skins and fur.

Color solution

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 shades of snow on the tops of the mountains.

Chalet in a country house

A private house is the best place to embody the chalet style. The cottage can be filled with all the distinctive details and fully convey the atmosphere of an alpine country house. Wood and stone are invariably the building materials.

The chalets are characterized by large windows and a cozy attic where you can enjoy your morning coffee and enjoy the fresh air. The staircase in the interior of the house is also made of wood; it can be supplemented with forged elements.

The hall will be decorated with a stone fireplace, around which a seating area can be arranged from a massive sofa and a pair of armchairs. Considering that the main material of the chalet direction is wood, all fire safety rules must be observed.

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

Interior of country houses and baths

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

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 the interior of a compact wooden kitchen in a chalet style with various red elements.

The sauna is completely finished in wood, and there is a stone oven in the steam room. The design can be complemented by cozy details.

Apartment design

It is difficult to renovate urban apartments in the original classic chalet style.The walls of a standard apartment are decorated in light colors using plaster, the floors are covered with board, stone, laminate. To prevent ceilings from looking low, they can be decorated with several beams against a light background.

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

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

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Chalet style living room

A fireplace can become the central part of the living room. It can also be installed in an apartment, while it will be safe and will emphasize the rustic style in the interior. For the material of the upholstery 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 blanket.

On the picture seating area in the living room. An electric fireplace is used in the interior.

Kitchen

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

The kitchen set 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, at the same time it is very cozy and functional. Earthenware will fit well into the interior.

On the picture kitchen set made of natural wood. The interior is made in the same color scheme, with the exception of the stone countertop.

Bedroom decoration

The bedroom can only contain the necessary pieces of furniture, a double bed, bedside tables and a chest of drawers. In a compact bedroom, the walls and ceiling can be finished with light plaster and decorated with wooden beams. One of the walls can be decorated with a panel of boards. In the spacious bedroom, the natural color of the wood looks harmonious. A skin and a blanket, massive candlesticks and soft diffused light will add comfort to the chalet.

On the picture bedroom with sloping ceilings decorated with 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 with toys and colorful textiles.

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

Bathroom

Due to the high humidity, the use of natural wood in the bathroom of the apartment is impractical; it is more expedient to finish with tiles with imitation of stone or wood. As furniture, you can use a forged rack and a wicker basket. Copper-colored hooks, faucet and decorative accessories complement a chalet-style bathroom.

On the picture bathroom finished in wood with wrought iron elements.

Finishing features

Walls

Classic chalet-style wall finishes are made of natural wood. These can be wooden panels or beams with minimal finishing.

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

Floor

Natural wood will be the best option for the embodiment of the chalet style. Its analogue will be laminate or parquet. A stone or tile with a worn effect is a good option for the bathroom, hallway and kitchen. Warmth and comfort will be added to the interior by a light plain carpet with a short pile or natural animal skin.

Ceiling

The main distinguishing feature of the chalet when decorating the ceiling is the wooden beams. They can be used to decorate any apartment or country house. In a low room, a flat white surface can serve as the background. The structure of dark ceiling beams looks interesting against the background of light wood panels.

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

On the picture chalet style country house bedroom interior. A distinctive feature is the deep bronze bathtub.

Furniture selection

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

• Like all the details of the chalet, the furniture is made of natural materials;
• Furniture items can be vintage or aged;
• The furniture is massive and simple in shape;
• The sofa and armchairs 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 the chalet and add color to the interior.

• The kitchen will be decorated with a linen and cotton tablecloth and napkins;
• Short pile carpets will decorate not only the floor, they also look harmonious on the walls;
• Textiles will be decorated with ethnic patterns and images of animals;
• A self-woven carpet looks unusual and cozy;
• The curtains have a simple cut, straight curtains to the floor can be decorated with hooks;
• Curtain material: linen, cotton, matting;
• The seating areas will be complemented by pillows and warm soft blankets.

On the picture a 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.

• The 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 candlesticks can stand on a fireplace, chest of drawers or coffee table;
• Pottery will fill the kitchen or dining room;
• Animal figurines look harmonious in any room;
• A vintage chest will become a decor and additional storage space;
• The TV can be decorated with a vintage frame.

Lighting

• Chalet-style light is warm, diffused;
• Ceiling lighting can be of 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 a recreation area in the interior of the living room, a classic floor lamp is suitable;
• Candles can stand in candlesticks or on a saucer;
• Spotlights installed in the internal space between them will help to focus attention on the ceiling beams.

Photo gallery

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