Chalet color palette
The interior of the chalet-style living room contains shades of nature: cream, ocher, amber, honey, caramel, light coffee, brown. You can dilute it with white or slightly black flowers.
There is also a place for bright details in the living room: orange, red, raspberry, purple or bright blue. These could be vases on the floor, bright sofa pillows, etc.
How do household appliances fit into the interior?
If in ancient times it was easy to maintain a style, now difficulties arise with how to fit household appliances into this interior design. After all, for the most part, all electrical appliances are made of plastic, and their color scheme does not suit the surrounding interior. But there is a way out - a compromise.
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The easiest way is to have appliances built into wooden cabinets. So, in front there will be a regular wooden door, and behind it there will be a washing machine or dishwasher. An item such as a refrigerator can easily fit into the interior, the main thing is to choose it correctly. A refrigerator made of metal will look good in a kitchen with such an interior.
Chalet in finishing
The Alpine living room assumes wooden (decorative) beams on the ceiling. Modern cladding slats made of wood are appropriate.
A ceiling made of ordinary plasterboard in light colors is suitable: from milky, pearl to wood-like color.
The walls can be decorated with stone (imitation), wood panels, or plaster or vinyl wallpaper with a texture reminiscent of stone or wood are suitable. There may be brickwork or monochrome walls.
An excellent option for the floor would be: parquet, heat-treated boards, laminate with traces of “antiqueness”. The color of flooring materials should be in harmony with the walls: from light to dark brown or gray.
Chalet furnishings
Typical furniture for a chalet-style living room design would be a cozy soft sofa, possibly wicker armchairs or a rocking chair and a wooden coffee table in brown tones.
Furniture upholstery can be made of leather, velor or other material.
To save space, it is better to attach the TV to the wall with brackets.
An integral attribute of a chalet - a fireplace can be:
- gas, then you need gas equipment supplied by professionals for safety;
- electric - with imitation of flame, there are models with the sound of cracking logs;
- decorative from plasterboard and stacked firewood;
- the bio-fireplace is safe and looks great, with a live fire without soot and the usual smoke.
Interior of a living room in a country house
The chalet style in the interior of a country house has its own characteristics. In order for the cottage to become a truly cozy place, you should adhere to certain design nuances:
- A constant companion of all living rooms is a fireplace. This is the central figure of the room; the entire interior of the house is focused around it. To decorate the fireplace, you can choose stone or wood. Often the fireplace is decorated with stuffed wild animals. In more modern interpretations, you can find electric fireplaces, above which plasma TVs are placed.
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- A chalet-style living room design is suitable for spacious rooms. High ceilings and panoramic windows are important attributes of the room. Living room decorations include large warm carpets and animal skins. For lighting, you should choose authentic large chandeliers.
- Chalet-style furniture in a country house should be massive. It is preferable to place large armchairs and sofas made of leather in the living room. If the upholstery is made of artificial materials, then you need to choose the most suitable option so that such furniture is not in the foreground in the composition and does not catch the eye. Modern trends have brought some changes to the furnishing of rooms. Frameless furniture is allowed, decorating it with fur blankets and decorative pillows.
- In the living room, the interior will be best displayed by a multi-level lighting system. This way you can combine the muted tones that are inherent in the interior style and the usual practicality of good lighting. For example, in addition to the main central chandelier, table or floor lamps and various floor lamps are also used. You can also hang sconces on the walls. The best place for them is between the windows, above the fireplace or at the entrance to the room.
- Chalet-style curtains should be of a calm color scheme; they are also made from natural materials; as an option, linen is suitable. Of the color shades, soft, more natural tones predominate. Usually this is a palette of brown and beige shades. Bright and catchy accents are acceptable.
The use of curtains should be thoughtful. A more modern option is to place them in the living room and on the glassed-in veranda.
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Chalet decor
To decorate the floor, you can use a lint-free carpet in the same color or with imitation animal skins in a chalet-style living room. The walls are always covered in paintings (photos) on the theme of hunting, bright landscapes, antlers and other trophies.
Covers for soft pillows can be knitted or made by hand using another technique.
Live plants are also always appropriate.
You can hang a Gothic chandelier on the ceiling, and place unusual lamps on the walls. The style of candles in forged original candlesticks, vases made of ceramics and clay, large antique chests, and interesting boxes are beautifully emphasized.
Your chalet-style living room will give everything every home needs: convenience, a comfortable atmosphere of home warmth and elegance.
Examples of various photos of the interior of a living room in a chalet style.
Interior design in a city apartment
Alpine comfort can be added to a city apartment. But designing an apartment version of a rural hut must take into account some features. Since the main attribute is wood, it is better to use light colors for a chalet-style apartment. Due to its small size, dark wood will turn the apartment into a shack and there will be little comfort in it. The main bias should be made on massive floor structures.
It is better to finish the walls using textured plaster. The following colors are suitable for this: beige, cream, ivory.
The lack of space in the kitchen can be turned into a plus, because it’s easier to create an atmosphere of comfort. The floor is covered with wood or tiles imitating stone. Countertops should also be made of stone. The open doors of the upper cabinets also add authenticity. Various jars of spices, bundles of dried herbs and other kitchen utensils look great. The table for eating should be made of wood. On its surface you can install a decoration such as a copper candlestick. A forged metal lamp will complement the atmosphere.
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In the living room, you can replace the traditional fireplace with an electric one. To save more space, make compositions from candlesticks. Furniture should be soft and large in size. It is better to cover the sofa with a blanket and decorative pillows. In order not to take away excess space from the apartment, you can decorate the walls with wood not completely, but only by a third or up to half. Such unique wooden panels will complement the overall design, at the same time the apartment will not seem overloaded with wood.
Don’t forget about stuffed animals; you can hang them above the sofa.
A chalet style bedroom may have more wooden elements. The wall behind the bed or the ceiling are made of wood. A bed with a wooden headboard will also look good; all textiles in the room should be made from natural materials. A special feature in a city apartment is the addition of modern details to the chalet-style interior. Therefore, an apartment with a chalet-style interior is a constant experiment and new ideas.
