{ Interior Inspiration } Ski Chalet Inspired – School Project
I NEED visuals when I’m brainstorming. For example, I like to write things down on paper. When I’m experimenting with colours, patterns and textures, I like to do a computer mock-up or lay photos out together to see how the elements play off each other.
When it comes to visualizing ideas for our current renovation, I’m over the moon when I find a photo that represents what I’m considering. YAY for this book!
For my school project (see post below), I’m finding that I need visual inspiration for the interior floor plan. I have ideas of what I’d like, but most of the time photos help me to expand on my own ideas and brings up a creative flow that wasn’t there before.
Here are some of the interiors that are catching my eye today:
Via: www.decoratingguru.com
Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo/House Beautiful
Timber-frame is something Joe and I are really into – but for this project I’m going to leave it aside so that I can concentrate on learning how to use AutoCad for traditional framing. However, I’m going to incorporate some timber-frame elements into the design. For example, this banister could become a timber-frame inspired jointed piece.
Via: www.willowdecor.blogspot.com
Photo: Southern Accents
Ski chalets often have beds for as many powder lovers as possible. Perhaps doing the two “kids” bedrooms with built-in beds would help to carry that idea into a modern year-round home? Two beds in each room might seem a little extravegant, but the second bed would be wonderful for sleep-overs or reading stuggles.
Oh woodstoves, how I love thee! A REAL woodstove is a must. Fireplaces are lovely too, but there is nothing like the cozy heat of a woodstove. Although this blue is a too overwelming for my taste, I like the combination of the blue and red. Perhaps if the walls were more of a dusty blue/green…
Also, totally in love with the black/glass combo beyond…
where can i find the great robin’s nest plate set (featured on the right bar)?
Thanks so much,
Jeanette
Hi Jeanette,
The Robin’s Nest plate set was found at “A Step Above” which is located above Quality Foods in Comox, BC. This is a fantastic local shop… one of my favourites!
For me a ski chalet needs to be really cozy and comfortable, with traditional style interiors like old woods and a big fireplace. This is not my sort of thing, far to modern.