A cozy family house in the "chalet" style - layout options, subtleties of stylistic design. Projects of houses and cottages in the Alpine style Chalet Cottage in the Alpine style

The originality of chalet-style houses has been appreciated by many, which is why the popularity of chalet house projects is increasing every year. The Alpine technology for creating such buildings makes them look like mountain counterparts; when looking at such a structure, one immediately associates with snowy peaks and tranquility.

Advantages of the "alpine" house

Distinctive features of such buildings are their advantages:

• Simplicity and comfort. In the house under the style of "chalet" I want to wear comfortable clothes warm stockings and sit down with a cup of aromatic coffee in front of a large window.
• Naturalness. For the construction of the building, only natural raw materials should be used, even plaster for cladding is chosen on a natural basis. The same applies to the colors used.
• Strength. Previously, chalet-style houses were built on a stone base, and the walls and ceilings were made of wood. Now such a combined position has retained its position, it is only allowed to use modern materials, the main thing is that they ensure the strength of the floors.
• The presence of terraces and balconies. Who will refuse to receive guests at such a structure or enjoy loneliness in the bosom of nature with a book.

Features of chalet-style house projects

Having examined the photos in the Domamo catalog, you can see one common feature - a large gable roof, which has a visor, it has large plumb lines. The basement floor is distinguished by its height, it is made of stone, but the building itself is wooden, the verandas and terraces adjacent to it can go far beyond the perimeter of the building, special wooden supports are provided to support them.

In most cases, conifers are the main material, they are more resistant to moisture, and they also create optimal microflora in the house.

Choosing a chalet house project

It is impossible to entrust the design of such a house to unknown specialists, because its feature is the combination of two materials, which requires accurate calculations. Typical layouts offered in the catalog can be adjusted at the request of the customer.

The architectural style of the chalet combines reliability, comfort and special charm, which is the reason for its immense popularity. For many, such buildings are a model of simplicity and comfort, perfect place for the family hearth. Massive, strong, solid structures reliably protect against autumn dampness and winter frosts, and are just perfect for the Russian climate. Modern projects chalet-style houses are noticeably different from traditional Swiss houses, but the main, most character traits, remain unchanged.

This style has such characteristic features that it is very difficult to confuse it with any other. Even despite the modern interpretation and the presence of several directions with ethnic motifs different countries, chalet houses are still recognizable and retain their unique flavor.

House architecture

Chalet houses belong to the buildings of the combined type, in which stone and natural wood are optimally combined. Classic housing is two-storey house, where the first floor is completely laid out of stone, and the second is wooden. As a rule, at the bottom there are premises for economic and technical purposes: a kitchen and a dining room, an entrance hall, a garage, big houses- Laundry and boiler room. In the same place, often, is the living room. The upper floor is designed for living rooms, an office, bathrooms.

Such buildings are characterized by large sizes, different levels due to landscapes of mountainous terrain, and the presence of wide encircling terraces. The balconies are also quite spacious, supported by wooden or brick columns. Any extensions or superstructures for such a building are not typical; the project initially calculates the number and location of all the premises that may be needed.

The roofs of the houses are usually gable, very gently sloping, with canopies and wide overhangs that can protrude 2 meters beyond the perimeter of the walls. This provides excellent protection to walls and foundations from precipitation. The roofs are massive and have a reinforced truss system, as they have to withstand high snow loads.

Most houses have high, powerful foundations and plinths - reliable protection from spring floods.

Doors and windows

Chalet houses very often have two entrances - front and side, especially if the building is large, there is a garage and others. utility rooms where a separate entrance is required. Doors of a simple rectangular shape, wooden, most often solid. It is not customary to highlight the main entrance with decor or color, although sometimes it is made in the form of an arch and lined with decorative stone.

There should be many windows large sizes(the presence of panoramic ones is welcome), with a small number of jumpers. Attic windows often have a triangular or trapezoidal shape, repeating the lines of the roof, all the rest are square and rectangular. Can be used as decoration simple architraves and lattice shutters.

Materials for construction and decoration

For a classic chalet, only natural materials should be used - wild stone and logs, but such construction will be very expensive. For this reason, concrete, foam block, brick, as well as glued laminated timber and frame structures for the construction of upper floors. Such materials can reduce construction time and reduce financial costs. To increase energy efficiency, heaters are used: mineral wool, XPS and other materials.

When finishing basements and lower floors, preference is given to artificial stone, plaster and basement siding, the upper floors are sheathed with clapboard. For roofing, natural tiles are traditionally used, as well as more affordable options - flexible tiles, ondulin, composite materials.

Decor and colors

It is not customary to decorate chalet-style houses richly, so stucco, mosaics, stained-glass windows, patterns and ornaments on the walls are not used in decoration. Instead, decorative functions are performed carved architraves and cornices, shaped railings, cantilevers, stone-clad porch posts, corners, and chimneys.

Bright colors and too contrasting combinations are also unacceptable: the color scheme includes all shades of gray and brown, white, terracotta, sand. As a rule, the lower floor is decorated in light colors, the upper one - in dark colors.

Facade decoration in the style of a chalet

For the construction of this chalet, considerable funds are needed, a significant percentage of which will go to the development of the project. It is impossible to independently perform calculations without special knowledge, and building process requires certain skills. But it is much easier to give an existing dwelling a characteristic look of a shepherd's house, and all the work can be done on your own.

Despite the standard combination - stone bottom, wooden top, there are a lot of finishing options. The first floor and the basement can be sheathed with basement siding, the walls can be lined with decorative stone-like tiles, or, for example, the main area can be plastered and painted in White color, and highlight the corners and base artificial stone.

For finishing the second floor, you can use vinyl siding, planken, lining, WPC, and the fastening does not have to be done only horizontally. Vertical wood paneling also looks great and gives the house a more expressive and colorful look. When choosing a finishing method, consider not only the cost of materials and appearance, but also the complexity of installation, if you are going to do all the work on your own. For example, consider the lining of the lower floor with a stone plate.

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Lower floor cladding

Stone cladding is a fairly popular finishing option. Plastushka (dice) is called run-in fragments of sandstone or other rock of small thickness. These plates have uneven edges, a smooth, layered or rough surface and an uneven color of various shades. A well-made laying of slabs visually does not differ from natural masonry and creates the impression of massiveness and strength of the walls.

Wall preparation

Such facing material quite heavy, so it can not be mounted on a weak base. In order to qualitatively prepare the walls for finishing, you first need to dismantle the basement ebb, remove the gutters, branches, climbing plants.

After that, dirt is removed, moss-covered areas are cleaned, and the plaster is also checked to see how firmly it holds. If delaminations, swellings are found, a dull sound is heard when tapping with a hammer, this means that the old coating is no longer suitable, and everything must be removed to a solid base.

Cracks in the walls are thoroughly cleared and sealed with cement mortar, the same is done with deep recesses, chips, through cracks.

IN brickwork be sure to carefully examine the seams and seal the void with a solution. It is not necessary to eliminate minor irregularities and roughness: when facing, a thick layer of adhesive solution will completely hide these shortcomings. But stains from oils, bitumen and resinous substances should be completely removed, otherwise the solution will not stick to the base, and very soon the lining will fall off. Any solvent, gasoline, turpentine is suitable for cleaning. After the stain disappears, the wall area should be washed with soapy water and rinsed with clean water.

If the walls are made of bricks or blocks in good condition, without cracks and shedding, it is enough to treat them with a grinder with an abrasive nozzle to remove the frozen mortar and possible irregularities. After that, dust is swept away and the surface is covered with a primer.

The primer "Betonokontakt" is best suited here, which will provide the most reliable adhesion of the finishing layer to the base. The primer can be applied with a roller and brush, the main thing is that there are no missing areas, especially at the seams.

Tools and materials

In the process of facing you will need:

• drill with a set of drills and a mixer nozzle;
• trowel and notched trowel;
• mallet;
• Bulgarian;
• dry adhesive mixture;
• expanded metal galvanized mesh;
• mushroom dowels.

Must have increased adhesion to hold stone plates, so carefully study the information on the package when choosing. Cement-based mixtures are best suited - Ceresit CM 17, Maxiplix T-16, LITOFLEX K80.

The plate differs in thickness and color. There are options gray color, gray-yellow, all shades of brown, with a red and purple tint and multi-colored splashes. The thickness varies from 10 to 100 mm. Gray-brown and gray stone is great for chalet-style decoration, as it most closely resembles the rocks of the Swiss Alps in color. You can take any thickness, but it is more convenient to work with a thin plate - about 15-20 mm.

Advice. As a rule, plastushka stone is sold in packs of 1m3 per pallet. The area that can be covered with this amount of stone directly depends on the thickness: for example, a package of 15 mm thick plastushki covers an area of ​​45 m2, and stones with a thickness of 50 mm are only enough for 20 m2. This information is always indicated by manufacturers, so it is not difficult to calculate the right amount of material.

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Stone laying technology

Some craftsmen attach the plate directly to the wall, but for greater reliability it is recommended to use a reinforcing mesh. It is fixed to the base with dowels with wide caps - at least 10 fasteners are required per m2. The mesh should be well stretched and fit snugly to the surface, adjacent canvases are overlapped by 5-7 cm.

Next, prepare a thick cement mortar(for 1 part of cement 4 parts of sand) and apply it with a trowel on the grid. The layer thickness is approximately 10-15 mm, the solution is carefully rubbed over the grid so that each cell is filled. If voids remain, the plates will begin to lag behind the wall and the cladding will have to be repaired. When the mesh hides in the thickness of the mortar, and the mixture begins to set slightly, they take a notched trowel and form a relief on the surface that will provide better adhesion of the stone to the wall. After the mortar has dried, the walls are primed again.

Step 1. lay out on a flat dry surface, alternately joining them together. They should fit as tightly as possible so that there are no large gaps. If necessary, any element can be cut with a grinder, if some protrusion prevents the stone from being laid in place.

Stones for docking in inside corners filed in the same way

Advice. When cutting stones, be sure to use safety glasses and gloves, because small crumbs fly off the stone with great force and can cause injury. Also, a respirator will not be superfluous - stone dust easily enters the respiratory tract.

Step 2 Mix the adhesive solution according to the manufacturer's instructions. Calculate the volume of the mixture at about 2-2.5 m2, since laying takes time, and the mortar sets quickly. The prepared mass should stand for 5 minutes, then mix it well again.

Step 3 Laying of dies is carried out from the bottom up. Before applying the solution, it is recommended to moisten the stone from the back with water and leave for 30-40 seconds so that the liquid is absorbed into the porous structure. Next, a mortar is applied with a trowel, the stone is pressed against the wall and beaten with a mallet so that it takes the desired position. The solution should protrude slightly on the sides.

Press the stone down to release the glue. Remove excess with a spatula

We press the stone, forming a neat angle

Step 4 They take the second fragment, moisten it, apply the solution and gently join the stone with the previous one. Try to press the stones so that the glue fills the gaps between them, but does not stain the front side. If this nevertheless happened, the solution must be immediately wiped with a damp cloth, because after drying it is very difficult to remove its traces.

Step 5. Fasten the rest of the dies, exactly repeating the layout. After completing the first section, the joints are checked, the voids found are filled with mortar. Then the stones are again laid out on the ground, the solution is re-kneaded and the next section is lined.

When the solution dries, the walls are treated with a water repellent. This composition improves the external characteristics of the stone, protects the seams from moisture penetration and significantly increases the service life of the coating.

hydrophobic water-repellent coating In action

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Video - Chalet-style house projects

Video - Stone cladding

Ready-made projects of chalet houses from combined materials are becoming more and more popular in Russia. But what are the advantages of these European country cottages? It would seem that they are very far from our realities and the needs of homeowners. But it turns out that they have a number of advantages, which we will dwell on in more detail.

Features of modern chalet-style house projects

Modern projects are very different from the buildings of the 19th century. For example, in traditional buildings, the first floor was built of stone, and the second - of wood. Today, architects prefer to lay out the basement of the first floor with artificial stone in order to preserve the style. And brick and blocks can be used as the main material for walls. And only thanks outdoor decoration from wooden parts, the style of a hut in the snowy mountains is recreated. Also, in the new interpretation, it is permissible to use a bay window that is absent in classic chalets.

On our website you will find a wide variety of these houses: in the catalog with sizes and photos there are the following types of projects:

• Small chalet-style houses up to 150-200 sq. m., for example, two-story with brick columns No. 57-91K or one-story No. 58-70K;
• Quite small "country" houses up to 100-120 sq. m., for example, mini-chalet No. 10-76;
• Country wooden cottages made of glued beams ( Finnish technology) or rounded logs: an interesting example No. 12-40 with a second light and a pool;
• Projects with a ground floor, according to which it is possible to build a chalet on a slope (No. 13-37);
• Using foam blocks, aerated concrete and wood, best example - №57-83 ;

The chalet is perfectly combined with the surrounding nature and landscape, therefore, elite summer cottage projects are often chosen in this style.

Advantages of Alpine, Austrian and Swiss chalets:

• Combination stylish design using modern materials in a house project. Thanks to this, you get all the pluses and avoid possible minuses.
• Fireplace in the estate. Just imagine how cozy evening gatherings with the whole family will be in the living room by the fireplace in the cold season.
• This building is perfect for anyone. suburban area, and it will look great against the backdrop of the natural landscape - even forest chalets are being built.
• No one

The birthplace of this style is the mountainous regions of Switzerland. "Chalet" or a chalet-style house - historically was a simple, unpretentious dwelling for local shepherds and hunters, where you can not only spend the night, but also just wait out the bad weather. Until now, in the highlands of Switzerland, as well as France, in the Austrian Alps, you can find chalets whose age reaches 500-600 years. Historically, these houses were built from heavy timber, the massiveness of this building material made them reliable. Such housing protected both from the cold and from strong winds.

The general style of the house "chalet"

Although they sometimes try to create the “chalet” style in a simple city apartment, it can only be truly revealed in a large country house. A strong stone foundation is made for the building, and the first or basement floor is also built of stone. This design protects the house from dampness, because the moisture in the mountains during the melting snow flows down the mountain slopes.

Alpine house - reliable and comfortable view dwellings

The second floors of chalet-style houses are built of wood, as a rule, coniferous woods such as cedar, larch, spruce, and pine are used for this.

Construction technologies, materials and home placement options:

• The chalet-style house is placed on a high stone base. It is functional while being aesthetically pleasing.
• By tradition, the entrance to the Alpine house is facing east. This is a custom, not a necessity, but it is generally followed.
• When choosing wood, it is best to opt for pine, and even more correctly, larch.

Projects of houses in the style of a chalet (photo)

• Alpine houses primarily attract attention with their unique sloping design. It protrudes far beyond the wall (by three meters, or even more). This version of the roof during the autumn rains completely covers the building from water flows.

In winter time gable roof holds a lot of snow. By the way, it is this custom of building houses that makes alpine houses so beautiful on quiet winter Christmas evenings.

In order to prevent the roof from collapsing under the weight of snow, beams are placed along its perimeter, which act as supports, they hold the roof loaded with snow in a normal position.

A chalet-style house always has a terrace, which is made wide and spacious. When it rains, you can sit on it in the evening with your family or a friendly company at a table.

• Usually stands far behind the structure of the building and, according to tradition, rests on massive stone or wooden columns. To make your stay comfortable and convenient, it has , a rocking chair made of wicker materials, containers with your favorite colors, using for this.

Room placement

In addition to the pronounced features of Alpine architecture, a chalet-style house should have a certain arrangement of rooms. For example, in a small two-story with an attic, you can place:

• On the ground floor there is a large hall, spacious, small with a toilet, as well as storage rooms and household premises.
• On the second floor there is a guest room, as well as a dressing room and an already large bathroom.
• They make a workshop in the attic, cozy room for a teenager, an office or just a small living room for evening gatherings and heart-to-heart conversations.

Advice! A large number of rooms in such a house is not worth doing. The default chalet should be small and cozy, otherwise it is better to give preference to a different style.

Room decoration

Chalet-style houses must have salient feature- large and completely open beams made of wood, and part of the wall in the room is made of stone or brick. In any case, only natural materials are used for decoration.

• If, for reasons of economy, it is decided to use, say, an artificial stone or, they should be as close as possible to the original. When planning the purchase of materials for, you should choose rough textures and the same decor.

The ancestors of the Alpine style are simple shepherds, far from subtleties and frills. Polished marble countertops in the kitchen or lacquered wood panels will be more than out of place in this style.

Ceiling

As already mentioned, on the ceiling of the Alpine house there are ceiling beams in their original beauty, nothing needs to be bleached. Traditionally, beams should be dark. The ceilings in the bedrooms are made of natural wood treated with an antiseptic.

The chalet-style interior means that the roof beams fit into the interior. Sometimes the space between them is made as an imitation of lime plaster. In this case, it should be painted in light brown tones or shades of light ocher.

• It can be made from artificially aged boards with an eye-catching texture, this will only emphasize the naturalness of the material. If the house is small, you can not leave all the beams completely open, let them just protrude above the ceiling. Also in small rooms, any contrasts should be avoided.

Advice! If you use varnish for, it should only be matte. Murals, as in Provence, are not made in this style, everything should be only simple and strict.

Walls

Walls are usually covered with stone only partially. For example, this material can be finished with corners and the area near the fireplace, and other surfaces can be roughly covered with textured plaster.

• For any vertical plane it will look good , which will bring a bright accent to the interior decoration. "Islands" made of stone look good on , which mimic the effect of crumbling plaster.

You can sheathe the walls with wood panels, boards treated with impregnation or matte varnish. Chalet-style doors are always massive, usually double doors, with large and coarse fittings and no glass.

Advice! choose color interior doors best to match the tone of the ceiling or furniture. Wherein - dark doors in alpine style they always look natural.

floors

The floor should be covered with heavy wooden boards, artificially aged and covered with matte varnish. Gloss is absolutely unacceptable, however, like paint.

If for some reason a wooden floor is not suitable, it is permissible to use natural parquet or tiles that imitate the textured pattern of wood. To give comfort in the living room and bedroom, you can lay a fur carpet or skin.

The skin on the floor is an interesting decorative element that will complement the interior design in the style of a chalet.

Color spectrum

The interior of the chalet has great importance for the general mood of the rooms. Natural tones: brown, gray, ocher, withered grass color look harmonious in this style.

Shades of white are desirable to be grayish or brownish. Unbleached linen, wool and burlap are ideal for such interiors.

Bright colors are acceptable, but there should be few of them, it's good if they are accessories or textiles. Shades like red, blue and green look great when dusted down.

Furnishing methods

• Chalet style- like the aesthetics of a cozy house in the Alps, always a flight of fancy. For example, chairs with high soft backs and a rough wooden tabletop are appropriate in the living room. Large forged candlesticks on the table, a chandelier and a fireplace accessory to match it, a natural sheepskin carpet on the floor - all this is more than appropriate.

Modern works of art will not look in this style, and it is better to disguise the equipment in niches and decorate it. In general, a house in an alpine village should be like a large barn, equipped for housing.

A niche in the wall is a modern and interesting element of interior design.

Living room

• The main decoration and its key link should be. In appearance, it usually looks like a stove from a medieval Romanesque castle. However, its task is not only aesthetics, but also the heating of a residential building.

The fireplace should be decorated with rough stone, although traditionally in Alpine houses they were finished with wood. Sometimes fireplace stoves were made very large to demonstrate the solidity of the owner of the house.

Fireplace in the living room - an essential attribute of the interior

All the furniture that is present in the interior of the chalet style is wicker or wooden, it should have a deliberately rough look. Cushioned furniture, sofas and armchairs, maybe with linen, woolen or leather upholstery, it should be large, even bulky.

It will look good in such a living room a large and heavy sideboard made of natural wood, in which you can arrange ceramic dishes.

Bedroom

• Usually chalet style is very cozy. Dressing tables and bedside tables are in small niches, clothes can be stored not only in the closet, but also in chests placed along the walls. A bed with a high headboard under a linen canopy, covered with a soft rough checkered blanket will create a cozy and romantic mood.

Advice! Stained glass adds elegance to the interior, so stained glass floor lamps are appropriate in a chalet-style bedroom, but they should not be too bright.

Kitchen

Chalet style does not mean a kitchen with modern amenities and trendy delights. We recommend that you pay attention to the selection professional advice, which will help you make the kitchen not only beautiful, but also comfortable:

Bathroom

The interior of the chalet-style bathroom corresponds to the idea of ​​merging with nature: dark and rough stone, wood, a mirror in a heavy frame. Plumbing is usually done in vintage style and has a bronze or copper tint. There may be mats on the floor.

• Skins and natural carpets can complement this style. Tapestries are hung on the walls, paintings with landscapes of the Alps in simple and heavy wooden frames. Various wooden crafts, guns, hunting equipment, forged items are appropriate, including desk lamp and sconce

  Lighting and faucets made in retro style will be an interesting addition to a chalet-style bathroom.

  The chalet style is still characteristic of houses in the mountains of the center of Europe, but now it is popular not only in this area, as it the best option for those who prefer the warmth of their home and real family values.

Among the numerous trends in world architecture and interior design, eco-style is one of the main trends. Modern man wants to be closer to nature, so he increasingly chooses comfort country house such as an alpine chalet.

The design of the chalet-style house, inside and out, is distinguished by original details that retain the main features of European medieval rural life. The centuries-old tradition of buildings is organically combined with modern technologies.

The classic building of the chalet - shutters and a carved balcony Source yandex.ru

Excursion into history

Chalet literally means "shepherd's hut". This was originally the name of the seasonal dairy farms that existed in the Alps, on the border of France, Italy and Switzerland. With the onset of cold weather, people and herds descended into the valleys, and the huts-chalets were empty all winter.

Already in the 18th century, the French appreciated the romanticism of mountain huts and began to decorate parks with garden pavilions, made in a recognizable rural style. With the advent of alpine tourism, chalets have slowly turned into holiday homes for enthusiasts of steep mountain trails and ski slopes.

The living conditions and the harsh nature of the mountainous areas influenced both the choice of material and the architecture of the chalet houses. Contemporary projects follow the old recipe, using traditional building and design techniques.

Chalet-style houses: modern realities

The chalet-style house is reminiscent of mountain peaks, sparkling snow and intoxicatingly clean air. For a person who is tired of everyday worries, such a house will become a refuge from the modern rhythm of life, a place where you can put on a warm sweater and spend the evening near the fireplace, watching the cheerful flames.

The house is also suitable for people accustomed to energetic recreation - hunters, travelers, photographers, lovers of skiing, snowboarding and just nature.

Alpine house - a modern interpretation Source pinterest.ca

Distinctive style features

Chalet houses or, as they are often called, Alpine (Swiss) houses were originally built on mountain slopes; they had to be built taking into account nervousness and elevation changes. Shepherds who lived in the Alps several centuries ago used only materials that could be found nearby in their construction. severe climatic conditions highlands forced to build reliable, massive and warm houses capable of lasting for decades.

materials

A chalet-style house refers to buildings of a combined type, connecting several types of material. The union of stone and wood helps to create a practical dwelling that can protect against bad weather and rockfall. Initially, a solid stone went to the foundation, basement and first floor; roof and attic floor erected only from logs, later they began to use massive timber. Over time, the wood darkened, which gave the building a special, unique look.

Such a house was not afraid of either a gusty wind or blizzard nor the pouring rain. In modern alpine buildings, stone is replaced with brick or cellular concrete; the attic floor is built from profiled or glued laminated timber, often frame technology. There are buildings made of round logs or unplaned timber.

Chalet house - facing with artificial stone and clapboard Source samstroy.com

Advantages of a combined alpine house

There is little forest in the mountains of Europe, but plenty of stone. Erect entirely stone house- long and expensive, it is difficult to build a completely wooden and at the same time durable housing. The compromise was the combination of materials.

The combination of a stone first floor and a wooden second floor allows you to reduce construction costs, and then heating costs. But chalet-style houses are loved not only because of the opportunity to save money; they also have other advantages:

Construction speed. A chalet house is built faster than a completely stone building. On the first, stone floor, you can live without waiting for the completion of the construction of the second.

Durability. The stone bottom protects the premises from moisture; a tree, being high from the ground, retains its properties for a long time. A sloping roof with large overhangs protects the entire structure from the sun and precipitation; a layer of snow helps to keep the internal heat.

Environmental friendliness. A house built from natural materials does not affect health.

Recognizable style adapted to the conditions of a fast-paced life Source: chicagoblackhawksjersey.org

Design versatility. The chalet-style house is easily recognizable by its main feature: a stone “bottom” and a wooden “top”. Further elaboration of style details depends on the fantasies of the future owner and their skillful interpretation by the designer. Most often, they try to preserve the naturalness of the exterior and interior decoration, diluting it with features of other styles (from country to high-tech).

Alpine-style house exterior: distinctive features of exterior design

The first chalet houses were strikingly different from their current counterparts. The buildings were as simplified as possible, without spacious verandas and, of course, without large windows that increase heat loss. In the cold season, shepherds hid young animals and weakened animals in the building.

Modern technologies made the Swiss house more spectacular in appearance, while maintaining the tradition of building placement. They are trying to turn the facade of the chalet-style house to the east; this allows the rooms to be evenly lit. Main design features styles remain unchanged and are visible from afar:

Roof. Gable (as a rule), gently sloping, with large offsets. It perfectly protects the walls from weather disasters (wetting or snow drifts). The roof is covered with traditional wooden shingles or modern materials - soft roof or metal tiles.

Floors. Most often, two-story buildings are erected, the second floor is necessarily attic.

Multi-storey chalets are typical of the Alps Source makemone.ru

Window. The largest, panoramic. Ancient shepherds sought to keep warm, the modern occupant of the chalet wants to enjoy the natural scenery. Modern technologies allow you to combine the beauty of the landscape and the interior in an economical way.

Terrace or veranda(often glazed). As well as a spacious balcony, one of the indispensable architectural details. In warm weather, it is used as a summer patio.

On our website you can get acquainted with the most from the construction companies presented at the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".

About the project: house layout in chalet style

Classic chalet houses were built on the mountain slopes; there was often little space for construction. This affected internal arrangement. Architects have long studied the main features of the chalet layout, interior and exterior, and successfully use them in construction. Modern chalet-style house designs basically have a standard approach to construction:

Ground floor. Here they no longer hide livestock, do not store a supply of provisions and household equipment. On the first floor there is a living room, a kitchen, an office, on the second floor there are bedrooms.

The absence of an entrance vestibule. If there is no veranda, the outer door sometimes opens directly into the living space, as in classic alpine buildings. In modern versions, the entrance hall is provided at the request of the owner of the house.

Interior of the entrance area of ​​the chalet house Source archrevue.ru

Combination. So that the walls do not reduce the internal area, it is practiced (on the 1st floor) to combine two or three zones into one space - a kitchen, a dining room and a living room. This layout of the space provides space and communication.

Facade elements. Terraces for summer holidays are made spacious, often encircling the building.

Facade details. The shutters that protect the Alpine house from the piercing wind have turned into an original decor with the advent of double-glazed windows. But the tradition of decorating the roof, doors, railings of terraces and balconies with carvings has been preserved.

Interior details. Fireplace - an indispensable component of the project of the Alpine house.

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About the secrets of the chalet style on the video:

Modern chalet house designs do not aim to compete with ancient mansions. They are built with an emphasis on durability, coziness and comfort. Modern technologies allow the construction of three-story buildings, with a basement, a sauna, a garage and modern communications.

Features of building a chalet house

Modern chalet houses continue the traditions of medieval masters. Construction companies offer modern and comfortable turnkey chalet houses, both standard and designed according to custom order. High-class architects and designers, experienced engineers and builders take part in their creation.

Project country house in the style of a chalet Source emupauto.ru

Because the natural stone(slate or pebbles) - the material is expensive; when building a basement floor, it is replaced with brick or foam concrete. Stone (natural or its artificial counterpart) is used for cladding. Exterior decoration of a chalet-style house allows the use textured plaster pastel colors. As for the attic, the tradition of making it from timber or logs has been preserved.

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Interior: features and details

The chalet style, originally masculine and rough, has long adapted to today's realities and is divided into two directions. One is filled with rural comfort, peace and tranquility, the other is filled with hunting romance. The first is dominated by earthenware and paintings in wooden frames, the second - tapestries and hunting trophies.

In the interior of both directions there are no random elements, just as there is no ostentatious luxury. The living room of the chalet in any case will comply with the canons:

Living room interior in an Alpine house

For the interior of the chalet, a spacious room with high ceilings and panoramic windows is suitable. Animal skins, massive furniture and warm carpets emphasize the charm of the style. Lighting can be multi-level. Antique central chandelier (with imitation of candles) will create coziness together with sconces, table or floor lamps with lampshades made of natural fabric. An example of a chalet-style house interior, a photo of a spacious living room:

natural materials in interior decoration living room Source pinterest.com

Colors and decor

All shades of natural wood are held in high esteem, style does not accept bright accents. If there is not enough color, you can add beige, black, wine, gray, cream or navy blue. Terracotta, marsh and wenge are allowed.

Details determine the design of a chalet home, inside they are as important as in other styles. Alpine motifs can be traced in the design. The necessary color is created by paintings and photographs in solid frames, with views of mountains, forests and valleys. In such an interior, ceramics look good, but without glaze, soft, matte. Metal and plastic will seem like foreign parts; luxury, gilding and mother-of-pearl are signs of bad taste.

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Ceiling and walls

The ceilings are high, wooden. Ceiling beams wonderfully convey the atmosphere of an alpine house, although in modern version are part of the decor (in the attic, open beams are part truss system roofs).

Stone and wood are timeless classics, but today walls covered with decorative plaster or paint. Tapestries are used as decoration. Hunting motifs - horns, heads and skins of animals, hunting rifles give the atmosphere a touch of adventurism.

Hunting motifs are a common detail in the living room of the chalet. Source houzz.es

Doors and floors

Chalet projects involve the use of heavy wooden doors. They are decorated with carvings, wreaths of dried fragrant herbs. The floor is unpainted massive boards, varnished (or stained). Sometimes a tree is artificially aged. It is customary to decorate the floors with carpets and animal skins.

Fireplace and furniture

The fireplace is a calling card of style, a focal point for the interior. It is installed in the living room, and even in the bedroom, lined with stone. There are electric fireplaces, over which plasma TVs look quite natural.

The furniture is wooden, solid, comfortable. Objects of an impressive appearance, soft, but having a rough look, with scuffs, will fit into the style. The decoration of the living room will be a large leather sofa with pillows and blankets.

Textiles and household appliances

Natural (can be undyed) cotton, linen or wool (but not silk or synthetics) is welcome. Rough fabrics harmoniously support the natural, eco-friendly style of a country house.

Plasma panel above the gas fireplace Source pinterest.es

Household and digital appliances, security systems they try to hide under wall wood panels, screens or furniture fronts. This disguise preserves the ancient atmosphere of the home.

What can be modern house chalets, photos of interesting projects:

Chalet house in the native element Source hu.aviarydecor.com

Facade decoration: carved ornaments of the cornice and balcony Source shmidt.by

Modern reading of style does not contradict traditions Source archdaily.com

The use of modern materials does not spoil the classics. Source houzz.fr

A cozy combination of chalet and country styles in the design of the living room Source paydaydcr.com

The true style of the chalet is restrained, strict and warm spring houzz.com

The fireplace gives the bedroom an elegant rustic feel. Source houzz.com

The bedroom and the balcony surrounding it Source medium.com

The kitchen and living areas are combined into a whole space Source kbkuhni.ru

High-tech interior in an alpine house Source aviarydecor.com

Conclusion

All styles are evolving, and the style of the chalet will not escape change. Many designers are experimenting with furniture, lighting and accessories while keeping the elements the same. folk tradition. Thanks to this careful attitude, chalet-style houses will always look modern and natural.

A solid and comfortable capital building, despite its simple origin, will appeal to both romantics and quite pragmatic people. All of them are attracted by the harmonious combination of natural comfort and convenience. modern world embodied in a chalet house.