If there is a place that I really appreciate great luxury combined with subtle use of colour it is the ski chalet. The place above all others where we want to feel cosy, and cosseted, and secure. We long for heavy warm duvets, hot chocolate beside a roaring fire, plenty of space to share with family and friends; after all a ski holiday is the ideal moment for a high altitude house party!
Bedrooms and bathrooms big enough to have some privacy and sleep well after a long day on the slopes.
The kitchen in a ski chalet needs to be large and open so everyone can get in to help, and taste, and contribute. The sitting room must be comfy and spacious, in these pictures of a French chalet they manage to make a big space feel cosy, using subtle colours and warm soft fabrics.
I love the weathered wood on the outside of this restored chalet. The pine that keeps its golden glow indoors, turns beautifully grey and silver when bared to the elements. Take a look at the wooden tiles used to clad the chimney and the roof.
This chalet pushes the idea of winter luxury a little further with a wine cellar, proof that every body's tastses have to be catered for if the holiday is to be a real success!
all photos thanks to coté maison
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