Architectural style The chalet combines reliability, comfort and special charm, which explains its enormous popularity. For many, such buildings are a model of simplicity and comfort, an ideal place for family hearth. Massive, strong, high-quality structures reliably protect from autumn dampness and winter frosts, and are simply ideal for the Russian climate. Modern projects chalet-style houses are noticeably different from traditional Swiss houses, but the basic, most character traits, remain unchanged.
This style has such characteristic features that it is very difficult to confuse it with any other. Even though modern interpretation and the presence of several directions with ethnic motifs from different countries, chalet houses are still recognizable and retain their unique flavor.
House architecture
Chalet houses are classified as buildings of a combined type, in which stone and natural wood. Classic housing is two-storey house, where the first floor is entirely made of stone, and the second is wooden. As a rule, utility rooms are located below: kitchen and dining room, hallway, garage, big houses– laundry and boiler room. There is often also a living room there. The upper floor is intended for living rooms, a study, and bathrooms.
Such buildings are characterized by large sizes, different levels due to mountainous landscapes, and the presence of wide encircling terraces. The balconies are also quite spacious, supported by wooden or brick columns. Any extensions or superstructures are not typical for such a building; the project initially calculates the number and location of all rooms that may be needed.
The roofs of houses are usually gable, very flat, with canopies and wide overhangs that can extend beyond the perimeter of the walls by 2 meters. This provides excellent protection for walls and foundations from precipitation. The roofs are massive and reinforced rafter system, since 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 - the front and the side, especially if the building is large, there is a garage and other utility rooms where a separate entrance is needed. Simple doors rectangular shape, wooden, most often solid. It is not customary to highlight the front entrance with decor or color, although sometimes it is made in the form of an arch and lined with decorative stone.
There should be a lot of windows, large in size (panoramic ones are welcome), with a small number of lintels. Attic windows often have a triangular or trapezoidal shape, repeating the lines of the roof, all others are square and rectangular. Simple platbands and lattice shutters can be used as decoration.
Materials for construction and finishing
For classic chalets should only be used natural materials- wild stone and logs, but such construction will be very expensive. For this reason, almost all projects widely use concrete, foam block, brick, as well as 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, insulation materials are used: mineral wool, EPS and other materials.
When finishing basements and lower floors, preference is given to artificial stone, plaster and basement siding, the upper floors are covered with clapboard. Natural tiles are traditionally used for roofing, as well as more affordable options - flexible tiles, ondulin, composite materials.
Decor and colors
It is not customary for chalet-style houses to be richly decorated, so stucco, mosaics, stained glass, patterns and ornaments on the walls are not used for decoration. Instead, decorative functions are performed by carved platbands and cornices, figured railings, consoles, pillars lined with stone at the porch, 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 designed in light colors, top – in dark.
Facade decoration in chalet style
To build a real chalet, you need a lot of money, a significant percentage of which will be spent on developing the project. It is impossible to carry out calculations independently without special knowledge, and the construction process requires certain skills. But it is much easier to give an existing home the characteristic look of a shepherd’s cottage, 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 basement can be sheathed basement siding, veneer walls decorative tiles under a stone or, for example, plaster the main area and paint it White color, and highlight the corners and base with artificial stone.
To finish the second floor you can use vinyl siding, planken, lining, WPC, and 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 yourself. For example, consider the cladding of the lower floor with stone plaster.
Cladding of the lower floor
Stone veneer cladding is a fairly popular finishing option. Plastushka (die) is called rolled fragments of sandstone or other rock of small thickness. These plates have uneven edges, smooth, layered or rough surfaces and uneven colors of various shades. High-quality laying of tiles is visually no different from natural stone masonry and creates the impression of massiveness and strength of the walls.
Preparing the walls
Such facing material It is quite heavy, so it cannot be mounted on a weak base. To properly prepare the walls for finishing, you first need to dismantle the basement flashing, remove gutters, branches, and climbing plants.
After this, dirt is removed, areas overgrown with moss are cleaned, and also check how firmly the plaster holds. If peeling, swelling is detected, or a dull sound is heard when tapped with a hammer, this means that the old coating is no longer suitable and everything needs to be removed to a solid base.
Cracks in the walls are thoroughly cleaned and sealed with cement mortar, the same is done with deep recesses, chips, and through cracks.
IN brickwork Be sure to carefully inspect the seams and seal the voids with mortar. It is not necessary to eliminate minor irregularities and roughness: when facing, a thick layer of adhesive solution will completely hide these imperfections. But stains from oils, bitumen and tarry substances should be completely removed, otherwise the solution will not stick to the base, and very soon the lining will disappear. Any solvent, gasoline, turpentine is suitable for cleaning. After the stain disappears, the wall area should be washed with soapy water and rinsed clean.
If the walls made of bricks or blocks are in good condition, without cracks or crumbling, it is enough to treat them with a grinder with an abrasive attachment to remove frozen mortar deposits and possible irregularities. After this, sweep away the dust and cover the surface with a primer.
The best primer here is “Betonokontakt”, which will ensure the most reliable adhesion of the finishing layer to the base. The primer can be applied with a roller or brush, the main thing is that there are no missing areas, especially along the seams.
Tools and materials
During the cladding process you will need:
- drill with a set of drills and a mixer attachment;
- trowel and notched trowel;
- mallet;
- Bulgarian;
- dry adhesive mixture;
- expanded galvanized mesh;
- mushroom dowels.
It must have increased adhesion to hold the stone plates, so when choosing, carefully study the information on the packaging. Cement-based mixtures are best suited - Ceresit CM 17, Osnovit Maxiplix T-16, LITOFLEX K80.
The plastic differs in thickness and color. There are options gray, gray-yellow, all shades of brown, with red and purple tints and multi-colored splashes. Thickness varies from 10 to 100 mm. Gray-brown and gray stone is perfect for chalet-style finishing, as it closely resembles the color of the rocks of the Swiss Alps. You can take any thickness, but it is more convenient to work with a thin sheet - about 15-20 mm.
Advice. As a rule, plastushka stone is sold packaged in 1m3 packs on a 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 stone covers an area of 45 m2, but 50 mm thick stones are only enough for 20 m2. This information is always indicated by manufacturers, so calculating the required amount of material is not difficult.
Stone laying technology
Some craftsmen attach the plastic board directly to the wall, but for greater reliability it is recommended to use reinforcing mesh. It is fixed to the base using dowels with wide heads - at least 10 fasteners are required per m2. The mesh should be well stretched and fit snugly to the surface; adjacent sheets should be overlapped by 5-7 cm.
Next, prepare a thick cement mortar(1 part cement to 4 parts sand) and apply it with a trowel to the mesh. The layer thickness is approximately 10-15 mm, the solution is thoroughly rubbed over the mesh so that each cell is filled. If voids remain, the dies will begin to lag behind the wall and the cladding will have to be repaired. When the mesh is hidden in the thickness of the mortar and the mixture begins to set slightly, take a notched trowel and form a relief on the surface that will provide better adhesion of the stone to the wall. After the solution has dried, the walls are primed again.
Step 1. laid out on a flat, dry surface, one by one joining them together. They should fit as tightly as possible so that there are no large gaps. If necessary, any element can be trimmed with a grinder if some protrusion prevents you from placing the stone in place.
Stones for joining in internal corners are sawn in the same way
Advice. When cutting stones, be sure to use safety glasses and gloves, because small chips fly off the stone with great force and can cause injury. A respirator is also a good idea - 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 to be approximately 2-2.5 m2, since installation takes time, and the solution sets quickly. The prepared mass should stand for about 5 minutes, then mix it well again.
Step 3. The dies are laid from bottom to top. Before applying the solution, it is recommended to moisten the back side of the stone with water and leave for 30-40 seconds so that the liquid is absorbed into the porous structure. Next, the 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 down on the stone so that the glue comes out. Remove excess with a spatula
We press the stone, forming a neat angle
Step 4. Take the second fragment, moisten it, apply the solution and carefully 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 does happen, the solution must be wiped off immediately with a damp cloth, because after drying it is very difficult to remove traces of it.
Step 5. The remaining dies are attached, repeating the layout exactly. Having completed the first section, the joints are checked, and any voids found are filled with mortar. Next, the stones are laid out again on the ground, the mortar is mixed again and the next area is tiled.
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.
Video - Chalet-style house projects
Video - Facade facing with stone
Today I want to bring to the attention of developers 16 beautiful projects Chalet style houses. Of course, everything is subjective and this is just mine designer's look, however, you can take note of the ideas of houses in order to build on something in the future when designing your cottage. All pictures and plans can be enlarged by clicking on them.
House project Chalet No. 1
The first project is a Chalet-style house on two levels with overall dimensions of 10.5 by 10.5 meters. The total area is about 160 square meters. At the entrance we find ourselves in a living room of 25 m2, to the right of it is a kitchen-dining room of 20 m2.
On the ground floor there is also a 15 m2 bedroom with its own dressing room and bathroom. On the second floor there are two more bedrooms and a bathroom.
Photo Chalet style houses up to 200 m2
General view of the same house with a different facade finishing option.
House project in the style of Chalet No. 2
Chalet style house project with large windows
The second version of the chalet project is small cozy house with a two-story living room and an attic. The house has a total area of about 100 m2.
On the ground floor there is a single kitchen-dining-living room, a bedroom, a bathroom and a laundry room. Kitchen area 10 m2, dining area 12 m2, living room - 20 m2. In the attic there is a second bedroom of 15 m5 with a dressing room.
Idea from www.familyhomeplans.com
Free house drawing
Project Chalet No. 3
House project in Chalet style on two levels with a fireplace
Project of a spacious house on two levels with a total area of about 160 m2. The first level space includes a single kitchen-dining area and living room; on the same floor there is a bedroom with a bathroom and dressing room. On the second floor there are two bedrooms, a large bathroom, a toilet, and a laundry room.
House project in the style of Chalet No. 4
Chalet style house project with a large living room
Pay attention to this Chalet-style house project - it is made on two levels, with the lower and upper level rooms connected by a staircase. The house is designed specifically for areas with mountain slopes, so the first tier is limited to the kitchen and living room, then there is a staircase leading to the second tier. On the plan, everything is done in a single plane.
The chalet dimensions are 8 x 15 meters. The front stained glass windows and the space in the kitchen - living room - are one with the second floor.
Project of a cottage in the style of Chalet No. 5
Chalet style cottage project
The next project is interesting because the chalet cottage is quite small - only 10 by 14 meters. A cozy building for the whole family to relax. The roof of the house is sloping, and there is a boardwalk terrace outside the chalet. The living room space is high, combined between the first and second floors.
Chalet style cottage project - 1st floor plan
On the ground floor at the entrance we are greeted by a living room, to the left of it there is a kitchen-dining room, to the right there is a staircase to the second floor. At the back of the chalet there are two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Chalet style cottage project 2nd floor plan
On the second floor, in the attic, one large bedroom and a bathroom. From the attic you can see the living room on the first floor, through the railing. A nice option for country house or at home.
Project Chalet No. 6
Project big house Chalet style
Idea from www.concepthome.com
House project in traditional Chalet style
A large house with a total area of about 180 square meters on two levels. The house has two bedrooms (one on the first floor, the other on the second floor) and two offices. Each bedroom has its own bathroom.
This house is made according to the traditional standards of Swiss chalets; the second version presents a more protected design for the harsh mountain climate.
House project Chalet No. 7
Chalet style house project
Interesting, small chalet house with a residential attic. The total area is about 75 square meters. The house has a fireplace, and this greatly enlivens the atmosphere in the room.
The layout is expanding!
Idea from www.familyhomeplans.com
Increasing!
Another version of the Shalash design
An original house design for lovers of buildings with large gallery windows. The shape of the chalet resembles a hut, this is exactly the case when the roof heats up due to the snow.
Project of a one-story house in the style of Chalet No. 8
House project in Chalet style with 4 bedrooms
Large house on two levels with four bedrooms and plenty of... utility rooms. A similar building can also be created as a holiday home for big family, and as a guest house.
The house plan can be enlarged!
Project of a house made of timber in the style of Chalet No. 9
Actually, the picture shows a project made from rounded logs, but there are possibilities to build the same one from timber. That's why I combined the two variations and named the project that way. What I love about chalets is the huge windows that let in a lot of light during the winter months.
A wonderful three-bedroom project suitable for a family who loves open space and a unique, comfortable design.
Projects from the Fasad Exp team
The first house has an area of 140 square meters, very comfortable, nice and practical. A very good project, nothing to add here.
Video - Chalet in Bavarian style
In conclusion, I suggest you watch the video from personal experience for the construction of a chalet in the Bavarian style. Maybe this example will inspire you.
If you want to build a turnkey chalet-style house, contact the Vitoslavitsa company, where they will offer you a variety of projects to suit every taste. The price of such cottages, which are also called “Alpine houses”, will pleasantly surprise you, as will high quality finished structures. The construction of chalet houses involves the use of not only laminated timber and other wooden elements, but also natural stone, which is characteristic material for this style. Thanks to this combined technology they turn out really attractive country houses, delighting with its uniqueness and comfort.
Chalet style house projects
In our company you can order a house with any area and the required number of floors. Regardless of which chalet-style cottage project you choose, it will have the following advantages:
- reliable and solid foundation;
- excellent thermal insulation characteristics;
- simple and functional roofing;
- original appearance;
- no need for expensive finishing work.
Features of alpine cottages
Today you can buy a chalet house with a brick or stone foundation, which ensures the reliability of the structure and a long service life. The foundation can withstand floods, heavy rains, and soil freezing, so you can be completely confident in the safety of your home.
Chalet cottage projects involve the construction of walls made of wood, which perfectly retains heat and is environmentally friendly material, creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the house. As a rule, structures are installed with a flat roof that can withstand heavy snow mass. The large extension of the roof wings is an excellent protection of the territory and wooden elements from the effects of precipitation. In addition, you can build a veranda or terrace under the roof.
Today, many people strive to build a chalet house, since such housing is original and stylish, looks aesthetically pleasing and is perfect for living outside the city amid natural landscapes. Another one important feature projects is that use in construction natural materials allows you to save on interior decoration, because the wooden walls they don’t need it and look attractive on their own.
The Vitoslavitsa company is pleased to offer customers original projects and low prices. Among our other advantages we note:
- use of selected wood and other high-quality materials in construction;
- wide variety of projects;
- mandatory guarantee for ready-made houses from 3 to 5 years;
- a wide range of services (from developing a chalet house project to equipping it with engineering systems);
- all work is being done experienced craftsmen with high qualifications.
There are hundreds of architectural styles, and they all have their own characteristics. One of original options for the construction of a private house it became a chalet (from the French Chalet “shepherd’s house”). It originated in the Alps at the turn of the 16th-17th centuries. Gradually from Austria, he moved to France and Switzerland, and then to many European countries. To evaluate whether it is worth building such a house, you first need to figure out how this Alpine style differs from others, look at what kind of turnkey chalet houses they build - their designs and prices, as well as what materials are used.
Typical turnkey chalet house
Chalet features
“Shepherd's houses” were originally built in the mountains, designed for large families and cold weather. The main materials are stone for the basement and wood for the upper floors - this combines strength and warmth. Modern experts replace the foundation of the house with brick or gas block. And only valuable species of wood are used (larch, spruce, pine, fir), covered with stain for a special shade.
Video description
Clearly the chalet house in its natural environment– in the mountains, on video:
A chalet house is usually built on 1 floor with an attic, but sometimes there can be 3 tiers, including an attic. The roof is flat with 2 or 4 slopes, and the plumb line is up to 3 m long. Under it, balconies or terraces are sheltered from the rain, which are located around the entire perimeter of the house and even inside. The structure is supported on wooden or stone columns. As roofing covering Traditionally, any tile or shingles are used. The ceiling in the attic is always left sloping.
Another distinctive element of a chalet house is that projects involve the installation of small rectangular or round windows. Moreover, there are a lot of them, so it’s quite light inside.
Decorative stone emphasize the façade:
Protruding chimney
Building corners
Entrance area
The chalet house has many windows for light
Inside, the entire furnishings are subordinated to practicality. The basement is used for a pantry, sauna, swimming pool. On the ground floor there is a kitchen-living room, bar, office. A fireplace must be installed in the common room or library. The bedrooms are located upstairs.
Wood also dominates the interior of a rural house. The ideal style for decoration would be country. The furniture, stairs, walls, floor and ceiling are exclusively wooden. To achieve an antique effect, their surface is coated with wax or oil. The decoration has more light colors. However modern designers are able to harmoniously combine different interior genres with a chalet.
Despite the simplicity of the Alpine house, it looks dignified and fabulous, evoking pleasant associations.
Original chalet projects
In Russia, developers offer chalet house projects up to 150 m² and even more. But such houses are divided mainly not by size, but by number of storeys and materials used in construction. We invite you to view chalet-style houses, projects, photos. Prices for them are indicated for Moscow and Moscow Region.
Video description
How they can be combined is clearly shown in the video:
Stone chalet houses
Stone cottage chalet with a total area of 160 sq. m is suitable for a family of 5-6 people. The dimensions of the foundation are 10.5x10.5 m, on which one floor and an attic are built. The cottage looks unusual due to the ledges and double canopy at the entrance. The area near the door, corners and base are lined with decorative stone. And the walls and gables are made of brick.
A small porch leads to the vestibule. There is a dressing room with sliding doors. The main part of the first floor is occupied by a kitchen-living room. In the hall (25 sq. m.) there is a fireplace, around which a relaxation area is organized. Bookshelf, a coffee table with a sofa and armchairs - everything for cozy gatherings with family and friends. The staircase to the attic does not attract attention, because it is located against the wall to the left of the entrance. On the other side there is a descent into the basement. A closet fits nicely in the corner. The living room has 2 doors to the terrace. Another one is in the kitchen. In summer you can dine outside. Long kitchen set occupies 2 walls with beveled corners. Table for 6 people near the windows. The kitchen is large (20 sq. m.) and bright.
Project of a stone chalet house over 150 sq. m
A bedroom, a dressing room and a combined bathroom occupy the second half of the floor. This area is suitable for an adult married couple. Children can live in the attic.
At the top of the stairs there is a small hall with upholstered furniture. A bay window enlarges the area. A corridor runs through the entire floor, from where you can access 2 bedrooms (12 sq. m each) and a bathroom.
The large house looks compact and cozy. You can make a boiler room in the basement and live in the cottage all year round.
The cost of building such a turnkey house will be from 4 million rubles.
Wooden chalet-style houses are cheaper than stone ones, and look no worse. For example, a cottage made of profiled timber, painted gray-blue. Living area 98 sq. m, foundation dimensions 9.3x11.8 m. Roof made of soft tiles A rich, smoky hue pairs with black gutters and foundations. Bright accent The façade was made of wooden support beams for balconies. The weather vane on the chimney maintains the period chalet style.
There are only 4 rooms in the house. Half of the first floor is occupied by a hall combined with a kitchen. Their total area is 26 squares. There is a fireplace in the middle, a large sofa and a coffee table on the left. The kitchen area on the right side is also quite spacious. The room is illuminated by 6 windows, 2 of which are double.
Wooden house with fireplace in chalet style
There is also access to a terrace with a low hedge. There will fit a table for tea drinking. The bedroom (11 sq.m.) is located in another part of the first floor. Nearby there is a toilet, a boiler room and a hallway from which you can go up to the attic. The U-shaped staircase creates a small bay window with a double window. On the second tier of the log chalet house there are 2 more bedrooms. Another office, a large bathroom of 7 square meters. m and 2 balconies - above the entrance and at the end. Up to 6 people can live in this cottage at the same time.
During construction wooden house less costs are spent on the foundation. Turnkey cost from 2.8 million rubles.
Combining materials in chalet houses
The combined design of an alpine house is a classic chalet style. For a large family, a building of 17x13 square meters is suitable. m, with a usable area of 166 square meters. The walls of the lower floor are built from aerated concrete blocks, plastered and painted. The foundation and the lower part of the pillars under the canopies are lined with decorative stone. The attic, together with the pediment, is made of profiled timber. The color of the wood contrasts with the white walls of the first tier. To the left of the porch is a large canopy that acts as a garage.
Video description
IN different countries architects bring their own elements into the design of the house. In the video there is a Bavarian-style chalet house:
The front door leads into the hallway, from where you can enter the bathroom, pantry or through an arch into the hall. common room large (32 sq. m.). A sofa, table, bookcase, and TV will fit here. Near the wall there is an L-shaped staircase to the top. Near open entrance in 13-meter dining area where you can put a large table. The kitchen of the same size is separated by an arch. From the living and dining rooms you can access a 30 sqm terrace. m.
Project of a combined aerated concrete chalet house
The attic floor is more loaded with partitions compared to the first. There are 3 bedrooms - 1 for adults, 2 for children. Dressing rooms can be arranged in two pantries. The designer also provided 2 bathrooms of 8 and 14 square meters. m. If desired, you can make a study or relaxation room out of a large one. The parent's bedroom has a balcony, which is located on the front side of the building. Combined house chalet – best option in terms of price and reliability. The stone base will last an average of 100 years, and the lightweight wooden top will create an ideal microclimate.
The cost of such a building is about 3.4 million rubles.
One-story chalet houses
Projects one-story houses in the chalet style this is not at all new - they are also quite comfortable to live in. For example, measuring 10x14 m, with a usable area of 71 sq. m. Such miniature housing will be comfortable for an elderly couple whose children and grandchildren come to visit.
The walls are made of profiled timber, the foundation is lined with brick. Along the facade - summer terrace with benches and coffee table. According to the design, the house has many doors. Only 4 entrances from the street (to the kitchen, hallway, boiler room and children's room). The building is conventionally divided into 2 halves. On the right is a bedroom with a loggia, a storage room and a toilet room. As well as a children's room and a boiler room. On the left side there is another bedroom, a kitchen with a dining table. From the corridor you can enter the common bathroom and utility room. The rooms are on average only 10 square meters. m. From one you can make a living room or a study.
Turnkey construction price from 1.8 million rubles.
Small one-story chalet house with a spacious terrace
Chalet houses with attic and two-story
A two-story chalet-style cottage with an attic is designed for a large family of 8-10 people. Monolithic foundation 13x16 m, total area of the house 355 sq. m. Due to the basement, the building is high. There may be a storage room for household supplies and gardening tools. Heating is provided by 3 stoves, all located in the basement.
The first floor is made of porous stone, covered decorative plaster, and the upper ones are made of profiled timber. The calm color scheme maintains the traditional alpine style. The main entrance from the left side of the house leads into a 13-meter vestibule. On the right is the same large dressing room, on the left is the door to the hall. There is a compact bathroom and laundry room, stairs to the top. The living room is separated from the corridor by a partition with 2 doors. The room is located in the center of the first floor and occupies 37 square meters. m. Through it you can get into the office. The kitchen-dining room (30 sq. m.) is located in the opposite corner from the entrance. However, there is also a door to the street here.
The second floor is designed for relaxation. In the center there is also a hall of 37 sq. m., where guests can spend the night. In the left corner of the house there is a combined bathroom, a separate toilet and a kitchenette. The rest of the space is occupied by 4 bedrooms. There are 2 small balconies on the front side of the cottage. Near the stairs there is a utility room where the chimney runs. Convenient to dry clothes in winter.
Two-storey chalet house with an attic for a large family
There is also a recreation area in the attic:
Sauna with changing room and toilet
Living room with sofa and large table
You can exit the hall to small balcony to refresh yourself after a steam bath. The attic occupies only the central part of the house.
The cost of building such a house starts from 4.5 million rubles.
Which cladding is suitable for a chalet house
Natural colors are essential for this style. finishing materials(white, beige or pale yellow). Cladding options:
Light stone plinth, wooden attic
Dark stone base, light painted upper floor
The whole cottage is light, and the windows, balconies and columns are brown
Combined textures and colors on the floors, stonework in the corners
All elements are simple shapes - circle, square, rectangle. In countries with mild climates, women love to decorate balconies and windows with flowers. Also, for alpine homes, shutters are often used for aesthetics.
As mentioned above, the word chalet meant lonely huts in the mountains; they usually served as shelter for shepherds or lumberjacks. In such houses they sheltered from snow and rain, and cooked food right there - in a stone hearth, the prototype of a modern fireplace. There was no specific owner of the house, so the furnishings were extremely simple and uncomplicated. A style was formed - simple, using natural materials. The first floor was made of stones, sometimes whitewashed with lime for beauty. The second floor was assembled from logs, which were prepared right there from nearby trees. They made a simple gable, low-set roof to protect from cold mountain winds and snow avalanches. The chalet style became widely known as Alpine ski resorts developed. It was usually wealthy people who skied, and many people liked this style. Over the long, centuries-old history, a lot has changed, but simplicity and natural materials remain unchanged - everything that made chalet house designs so popular.
Advantages of chalet style houses
The advantage is that the combination of stone and wood creates this distinctive and recognizable appearance. The first floor in chalet house projects is built of stone, mainly used building blocks or brick. The second floor is made of wood, timber, profiled timber is used, double beam, rounded log. The main advantage is the combination of an enlarged base and a low, spreading roof. The projects are becoming more comfortable and larger than the first single chalets in the French Alps. However, you can be sure that when ordering the design of a chalet house from our company, you will receive all the benefits of this technology!
Features in design
When designing chalet houses, it is necessary to take into account their features:
- high stone base (if the chalet project is one-story)
- stone ground floor (if with attic)
- the roof is squat, gable, with large overhangs
- A special feature is the mandatory use of a fireplace
- use of exclusively natural materials in construction
- natural colors in decoration
- rough plaster exterior, usually white
- provide open terraces under long roof overhangs
- balconies and loggias in the chalets are larger than usual
Chalet layouts
In our company, the layout of chalet houses depends on the wishes of the customer and the advice of an experienced architect. There are standard options for room layouts, the basic principles are as follows:
- The following rooms are usually located on the stone ground floor - kitchen, bathroom, boiler room, workshop, living room with fireplace.
- The layout of the second, wooden floor should contain bedrooms, possibly an office for work.
We carry out all plans individually, often ordered one-story projects chalets, sometimes they ask to include a garage, or a bathhouse with a sauna on the ground floor.
Decoration and interior in chalet style
During construction and exterior decoration chalets are usually used a natural stone and wood in the form of timber or logs. The walls of the first floor, both inside and outside, are most often plastered in light shades, for example just white. Wooden surfaces usually painted dark brown for the effect of old, darkened wood. In interior decoration flooring serves artificially aged batten, or painted with a patina effect, or varnished. To decorate ceilings in the interior, leave ceiling beams, painted in dark color in contrast with a light ceiling, it can be stretched. By the way, it will look very stylish, but quite natural.
Chalet in Russia
Chalet house designs are well suited to the Russian climate due to their strong construction, autumn dampness and winter frosts not scary for them! These are no longer traditional alpine houses, but the main recognizable features have remained unchanged thanks to characteristic features. The chalet style has been tested by time and the harsh mountain climate, so it is perfect for designing houses in Russia. An example of comfort and simplicity, a combination of reliability and coziness, it is ideal for the home. Our design organization successfully designs chalet-style houses, and offers you to familiarize yourself with ready-made projects, or make an individual one.
