The stylistic variety of interior decoration pursues the main goal: to give the room a finished, harmonious look and create an atmosphere of comfort.
The design in the style of a chalet perfectly copes with these tasks, which is equally suitable for the living room, and for the bathroom, and for the corridor, and, of course, for the kitchen. Let us dwell on the latter in more detail. After all, the whole family likes to gather here, so the atmosphere should be favorable. This direction of design arose in France and carries the features of rural life in Switzerland. The style is similar to country, but at the same time has its own characteristics. As a rule, a small-sized kitchen is made out in this direction. As a result, it becomes like a cozy hut in the mountains. This type of design is suitable for a country house, but it is appropriate in a city apartment. As a result, you will have a chalet style kitchen full of charm, romantic simplicity and warmth.
Chalet style
The name came from the name of the alpine wooden hut, in which shepherds loved to stay, waiting for the weather. Therefore, the design of the premises in the chosen design direction pursues certain goals.
The main thing is to convey the atmosphere of a village house in the mountains, the proximity of nature. That is why artificial materials are prohibited, only natural ones are used: stone, leather, cast iron, copper and wood.
Color scheme
To create a sense of natural beauty, a neutral beige tone is suitable. Also, the chalet style in the interior of the kitchen involves the use of brown, green, blue colors. It is permissible to use red blotches. Sandy shades will complement the color palette, and black, yellow, orange, wood and gray paints will also organically look.
Floor and ceiling decoration
Wood is widely used. It may have a natural color or be darkened antique. The attractiveness of the material lies in the unique aroma, it creates a rich range of tactile sensations and allows you to feel the natural energy. Therefore, the tree is the basis of the chalet style. The floor can be covered with an unpainted massive board or stone slabs. Beams on a low ceiling can be unbleached, dark. Elements of the wooden decoration of the room are varnished.
The stone complements the wood when the chalet-style interior is made, and the natural material can be replaced with tiles or decorative plaster.
Kitchen walls
The walls are made of logs, cut in two, or trimmed with wooden panels. They can be coated with green, brown or blue water-based paint. Natural shades are welcome. The combination of finishing niches in the walls with natural stone and textured plaster looks great.
Furniture
If the kitchen is designed in the style of a chalet, then it should be complemented by furniture made deliberately simple, of a rough form: a massive table, cabinets, bedside tables and small cabinets, numerous shelves. Chairs - with carved or decorated with leather backs. Items can be made from artificially aged wood. Of the species, preference is given to oak. As a rule, furniture is not varnished, but waxed to give it a matte sheen. As an option for use in the country - wicker chairs and a table. Due to the large number of objects in the room, a feeling of crowding is created, but at the same time - comfort and peace. Wooden furniture, shelving decorates
hand painted. Since the modern kitchen in the chalet style is filled with various household appliances, their presence must be masked so as not to spoil the impression of a design that imitates a rural house. To do this, the equipment (washing machine, stove) is built into cabinets, covered with doors, furniture facades or draped with curtains and screens. Screen decoration is used to hide the presence of a gas column in the kitchen and other modern objects. The hood above the stove can be disguised as a pipe, it is made out of brickwork.
Accessories
On the shelves, tables and bedside tables it will be appropriate to place various figurines depicting animals, beautiful ceramic dishes with decorative painting, copper teapots, jars for cereals and spices, colorful and beautiful boxes, wicker baskets, caskets. On the walls you can hang kitchen utensils, landscapes depicting rural life, mountains, forests, fragrant flowers and herbs in bundles, woven tapestries. All elements must be in harmony with each other and complement the interior, the purpose of which is to convey proximity to nature. Decoration of the design will be embroidered pillows made of thick cotton or linen, napkins, a tablecloth on the dining table. It is very important to use products created with your own hands for the interior. It is recommended to cover the floor with a variegated carpet or animal skin. If the chalet-style kitchen is located next to the living room, it will be complemented by a fireplace. It will give the room a feeling of warmth and coziness. This unchanging attribute of an alpine hut should be faced with natural stone. Its portal is trimmed with wood. On the shelves there are various interesting gizmos that embody nature. The dining table must be placed closer to the hearth with a living flame. On the windows you need to hang translucent, not reaching the floor curtains. They must let light through.
Lighting is a very important point in creating a design. Its perfect complement will be metal wall lights. It is better to choose a wrought-iron, bronze chandelier with bulbs made in the form of candles. It should look antique and create the necessary flavor of the kitchen in the style of a chalet. Photos show how attractive this design area of interior design looks. But in fact, as a rule, following style in detail is rare. After all, it has a bright originality and must necessarily harmonize all the premises of an apartment or house. All requirements can be considered only by a professional designer. But in a single kitchen, it is quite possible to create a unique atmosphere of an alpine hut using individual elements of style. As a result, the interior acquires cosiness, warmth and unique charm.