Houzz Tour: a colorful alpine chalet with amazing mountain view - '! James Bond meets Austin Powers was the challenge set the owner Davina said Merola, who created inside this fresh and fun cottage in the Swiss Alps. "He wanted the color everywhere. This was to be a second dynamic house that has most views, but felt funky and contemporary, too "
Thus, rather than the traditional style ski chalet -. Think a lot of beige tones and wooden furniture - this house singing with color, carpet and striped cushions dining table installation art style that shines positively. "The owner had an aversion to the neutrals' Merola said," which allowed me to have a lot of fun with upholstery. The design tips the air pretty crazy at first, with all the colors Kenzo and Missoni, but when spread throughout the house, they work fine.
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Houzz a glance eye
Who lives here a businessman / entrepreneur and any visiting family and friends
Location the Swiss Alps
property A newly constructed three-story chalet
Size 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
interior designer Davina Merola space interior Alchemy design
a key priority for the interior design was to make the most of the wonderful mountain views. Upstairs central life, two armchairs Bond-esque offer the ideal place to enjoy the view.
Loungers, Geoffrey Drayton. Illusion table by John Brauer, available from Panik Design.
Who lives here a businessman / entrepreneur and any visiting family and friends
Location the Swiss Alps
property A newly constructed three-story chalet
Size 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
interior designer Davina Merola space interior Alchemy design
a key priority for the interior design was to make the most of the wonderful mountain views. Upstairs central life, two armchairs Bond-esque offer the ideal place to enjoy the view.
Loungers, Geoffrey Drayton. Illusion table by John Brauer, available from Panik Design.
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the homeowner bought the land and employed a team of Swiss architects and builders to create his house. "I am involved from the beginning," says interior designer Davina Merola, 'which meant that I could contribute to space arrangements, lighting and AV specification.
The owner wanted to install quality sound and vision technology and Lutron lighting, all on Crestron smart control systems. "He has a team over Britain to ride home, says Merola. "It was a very complex system with 10 km of cabling. Now he has r access and control of heating, lighting and security on a secure web link emote, so it is possible to set one of them from around the world. "
The owner wanted to install quality sound and vision technology and Lutron lighting, all on Crestron smart control systems. "He has a team over Britain to ride home, says Merola. "It was a very complex system with 10 km of cabling. Now he has r access and control of heating, lighting and security on a secure web link emote, so it is possible to set one of them from around the world. "
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the owner loves to cook and favored a crisp white kitchen in the cottage. "He wanted to install something very modern, uncluttered back and quite architectural , says Merola. H he had trained as a chef, so there are stainless steel worktops, too, which is a nice professional touch.
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The dining table incorporates a light installation by Rob and Nick Carter artists. "The owner came across them on The Apprentice [TV programme], says Merola. "They work with a competitor. He loved his work and got in touch, asking them to design something. At first they thought it meant a work of art for the walls, but no, it was a table!
The lights go through different color themes, pre-programmed by the artists. "I had to merge with the table structure, we had made from steel," adds Merola. "The wiring runs through the legs and had to be positioned just below the sculptural pendant light.
Aloe Blossom Light, Jeremy Cole.
The lights go through different color themes, pre-programmed by the artists. "I had to merge with the table structure, we had made from steel," adds Merola. "The wiring runs through the legs and had to be positioned just below the sculptural pendant light.
Aloe Blossom Light, Jeremy Cole.
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"We had fun with the fireplace, says Merola. "It's designed to look like a mini-mountain. When you come in on the ground floor staircase, your eyes are in line with the fire and then there are the mountains behind it. It seems to add to the race of the mountains outside.
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Designing the fireplace was an interesting challenge. "I did not want a fireplace carving space, but we wanted in a central position, says Merola. The solution was a system that pulls the smoke down, then through a flue running the stairwell. "So now it looks like a floating mountain, she said. "The lid hinges to add logs. We did it by the French steel company.
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inside the life of flooring is voluntarily minimalist to create a space in which visitors can easily move. "The owner entertains a lot and party, so he wanted the rooms feel sociable, says Merola. "Most of the middle floor is open living space.
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'Tech is the owner's passion, says Merola. "He really enjoyed working all that. T he TV is flanked by three speakers with soft LED lighting behind each. Henry Chow seems unconscious, though!
sofa Leolux. Carpets, Paul Smith for The Rug Company. Footrest, Missoni Home.
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sofa Leolux. Carpets, Paul Smith for The Rug Company. Footrest, Missoni Home.
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The lobby features a custom chandelier that Merola designed with a glassblower. It represents the earth, with the red molten medium at the bottom, rising to the blue sky above. "The room has a lot of wood, but this unique piece really softens the space," she said
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the upper floor has plaster walls. "Some people on plaster much of the walls in a cottage, so it is not all the wood, says Merola. "Here, however, the owner wanted to have more wood showing as possible.
To keep the look light, wide boards mounted horizontally are specified, unlike the thinner planks from which most of the cottages are typically made. Table lamps were designed by Merola and manufactured in Switzerland.
To keep the look light, wide boards mounted horizontally are specified, unlike the thinner planks from which most of the cottages are typically made. Table lamps were designed by Merola and manufactured in Switzerland.
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the colors lime and chocolate in the bathroom continues the colors found in the adjoining room (seen in the image above). "No tan or gray was allowed!" Said Merola. The owner also wanted a large bathtub. This design is 2m in length, which is larger than a standard size tub. "It is made of a composite of quartz, which is lighter, says Merola. "Tanks are the solid limestone.
The Vasca bath, Via Arkadia.
The Vasca bath, Via Arkadia.
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lights mounted in the recess on the wall behind the huge bathroom to create a glow in the dark.
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' I love the design of these valves, says Merola. "You can turn on even if you have very soapy hands!
Tara taps Dornbracht.
Tara taps Dornbracht.
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"the owner wanted to make sure the views are not compromised in any way, 'Merola said," but he also wanted to very large screens in all rooms. the solution is a screen that descends from the ceiling. The master bedroom also has mirrored wardrobes that reflect the view.
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This bathroom behind the master bedroom, offers strong lines. 'The faucets, shower and custom towel are all very square and linear, says Merola. "I managed to get some gray here, but I have to put the blue tiles on the floor to cheer!
Axor t ap and shower head, Hansgrohe.
Axor t ap and shower head, Hansgrohe.
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Merola suggested a slit window created in the master bathroom. "It brings a bit of natural light in the inner part of the room to the other side, she said. "You can look at the mountains while you brush your teeth!
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"I wanted to make them a little different rooms," says Merola. The walls are partially plastered to lighten the space. "He breaks the wood, which can be a bit oppressive, especially in a room," she adds.
Chevet upholstered from Missoni Home . And throw pillows, Kenzo Home. Louis Ghost chair by Philippe Starck, available from The Conran Shop.
Chevet upholstered from Missoni Home . And throw pillows, Kenzo Home. Louis Ghost chair by Philippe Starck, available from The Conran Shop.
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This guesthouse also has a headboard upholstered Missoni, but in a different color from that in the previous image.
Cushions (top); throw all Missoni Home . Louis Ghost chair by Philippe Starck, available from The Conran Shop.
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Cushions (top); throw all Missoni Home . Louis Ghost chair by Philippe Starck, available from The Conran Shop.
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This beautifully lit sauna is on the lower floor of the house, where master bath and bedroom, two guest rooms and a home theater are also located. There is also a machine room specially ventilated on this floor. "The owner am his assive and DVD collection, which is stored on a large server here, says Merola.
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L outside the cottage is beautifully lit with a jacuzzi and speakers outside, too. "If the dining table is doing its light show it makes for a great view from the outside here, says Merola. "It changes color like a UFO."
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