So you are now the proud owner of a chalet; big or small, you’re sure to spend many special moments inside it and in these exquisite natural surroundings. But you can’t stop wondering about how best to furnish your chalet and how to decorate it? Are you uncertain which decorative features and accessories will help give your new living space a unique look? Then look no further! The next few passages will give you decorating ideas for your chalet, and give you the necessary skills to finally find the style that is right for you.

If your chalet is purely traditional, it will be decorated with wood panelling; why not make your chalet embody that tradition? The typical image of a chalet is now your living space: wood everywhere, the warmth of a fireplace crackling on long winter evenings, small windows that offer a mesmerising view of the surrounding landscapes… So why not keep to this traditional style? Decorate as you please and compliment the rustic feel of your chalet by using accessories and objects: hunting trophies, perhaps a deer head above the mantelpiece, classic paintings in brown and dark tones to match the walls, curtains in the same brown or moleskin shades… There are so many ideas available, it’s up to you to decide whether you like this rustic and traditional feel, or whether you want to go for something different. Many people – namely those who like modernity – do not hesitate to head for something more current, forgetting the dark tones, that compliments their furnishings and colourful accessories. It’s all a matter of taste!

To get some interior design ideas, please visit this Pinterest painting. You will find many original and inspiring ideas!

If you lean towards more modern trends and wish to make your chalet a pleasant place to live, rooted in its time and breaking from tradition, why not go for a more up-to-date decor that’s more contemporary and in touch with modern living? Everyone has different taste, and the traditional rustic fittings of a chalet may not necessarily appeal to everyone who has chosen to live in one. Therefore, it is very important to adapt it to your tastes, expectations and mood, in the moment. So to make your chalet a place which is at the forefront of modernity, you should favour designer objects, in grey or black tones. Monochrome pictures will provide a splash of colour that will give the room dynamism and liveliness. It is important that you choose decorative ornaments and the curtains to fit in with the rest of the decor in your chalet. Colours, shapes and patterns: these are the criteria to remember if you are looking for a modern look. It’s then up to you to adapt them to suit your needs depending on the image you want to give your chalet. It’s always nicer to enter a living space that feels suited to its inhabitants, than a soulless one bearing no resemblance to the people who dwell there.

Finally, how your chalet is decorated will help you feel at home and make you want to spend time adding the finishing touches to your little piece of paradise in the heart of the mountains!

If you want to know more about the origin of mountain chalets and the different types of construction, please take a moment to read our article entitled chalet rentals: luxury or tradition.