With a minimalistic modern design, you always need to be careful as there is a chance of getting an empty and lifeless interior. This is especially true for mountain chalets, which for many people are associated primarily with warmth and comfort. But the designers of this wooden cottage in French Alps perfectly dealt with their…
Perhaps log houses will never come out of fashion. Despite all the modern technic of wood processing and innovative principles of mountain homes construction, the demand for traditional buildings is not decreasing. This old traditional winter chalet in France, which was recently restored by local designers, once again confirms this fact. Just look how cozy…
Mountain chalet Amande in French resort Megeve is a wonderful mix of traditional Alpine façade, modern design with an abundance of wood and retro accents in the form of photos and posters on the walls. The house has many windows and an open layout of the common areas, that means that throughout the day the…
Dark tones in combination with a light wood and the proper lighting can be as much cozy as gentle pastel shades. This cottage in Norway is filled with a warm homy atmosphere: candlesticks, lamps, textiles, natural decor, chalk board. In such a home you would want to plunge into pleasant domestic chores and rather start…
The story behind this home is not new, but still wonderful: in the picturesque Spanish countryside, there was a lovely but abandoned mountain cottage. But one day a big family have bought it and decided to put a soul into its reconstruction. The first step was to open the interiors to nature – one of…
If you are a hunting lover, like fishing or riding a horse, then you will love new hotel Utkino Country House which is located on the river Manych near Rostov-on-Don, Russia – there are ideal conditions for such outdoor activities. But also if you are simply beautiful design admirer, then you will enjoy the interiors of the…
We’ve been thinking that it’s time to open the chalet season at our website already – winter is just around the corner.:) And we’ll start from the French Alps, the small ski town of Morzine, where this small 1905-year chalet is located. London-based studio Turner Pocock was appointed to save this cottage from devastation and…
Though this cozy log cabin is located in the United States, by the atmosphere it resembles such popular in Russia wooden huts. Interior finish is entirely made of wood panels – the owners decided not paint the walls and ceiling leaving a natural shade of wood. It is interesting that the family of a jewelry…
Everyone knows that best winters are in Norway, with lots of snow and real frosts. It is no wonder that Norwegians know a lot about winter rest, and their wooden cottages are always so cozy and warm. This wonderful chalet high in the mountains can be called an ideal place to spend winter holidays: there…
This old house built in the 40s once was a home for current owner’s mother, so the main goal for the renovation was to carefully preserve the past while creating comfy modern interiors for a young family. As a result, there is such a noticeable contrast between the facade and the interior design. Outside, the house…
