What do the richest Europeans prefer and notless wealthy Russians? Courchevel's luxury residences are creating and updating their interiors to suit the changing tastes of their regular customers. And we have a unique opportunity to take a look inside and see the results with our own eyes. As one Russian businessman put it, "if you weigh at least a 'one' (a million dollars - editor's note), you should visit Courchevel just to wrinkle your nose and say that Sochi is no worse...". The most pretentious, luxurious and most Russian-speaking Western European ski resort is preparing for the new season in mid-summer. The main focus is on ultra-modern chalets: laconic designer furniture and traditional Alpine comfort. What techniques can be borrowed from luxury interior experts?
You can safely explore the Courchevel residencesjudge the tastes and preferences of the Russian elite. Gilding, bright fabrics and massive crystal have finally given up their positions. The color composition is based on the contrast of the rich warm tone of the wooden walls and ceilings and the light cold furniture and draperies. The traditional chalet beams are preserved, but there is no carving or other decoration - they are replaced by strict geometry and emphasized brushed surfaces. Today we will look at the interior of one of these chalets. It has just been completed, and in Courchevel, preparations for the new season are already in full swing.
A typical carved chalet on the outside, inside it isunexpectedly demonstrates elements of loft and industrial design. Blackened metal, glass, a simple rectangular fireplace without frills, a minimum of accessories. They are replaced by clean forms with almost no decorative elements - a distinctive feature of the Italian brand Alivar, known for its high-class collections of legends of world furniture design. The factory made Bahia sofas, Wavy bookcases and Metropolis mirrors for the residence. Everything was selected based on the principle of functionality and practicality. The designer who decorated the apartments asked to focus on the quality of the finishes and upholstery.
Subtle natural textiles are a distinctive featureinterior feature. Bright colors and complex shapes are replaced by a variety of textures: from smooth roller blinds to thick woolen blankets. The natural "linen" color is diluted only by a couple of red pillows.
Refinement and luxury are not achieved by the richdetails, but a combination of incredible mountain views with calming soft lines of the interior. The main decoration is the exquisite multifaceted lighting. Three round glass chandeliers seem weightless and hovering in the air against the background of massive wooden floors; as a bright accent - a black floor lamp on a curved leg, a common element of loft interiors; dozens of small lamps are hidden behind the beams, creating an intricate light pattern on the walls and ceiling.
The chalet style is moving further and further away from the traditionalAlpine shepherds' dwellings. Less and less massive dark furniture, rough details, more and more eclecticism. But some features still remain unchanged: open space, emphasized natural materials, an abundance of unpainted wooden surfaces, the landscape as the main and most important decorative element, which should not be distracted by complex or bright window decoration.
The chalet in the pictures is located in a luxuriousresidences One Courchevel, with its own spa complex, not to mention all the other amenities and entertainment. The average price of apartments of this kind usually reaches 800,000-1,000,000 euros, a pleasure not for everyone. But the general principles by which this interior is created are universal and accessible. And anyone can use elements of an "industrial" chalet in their country house if they wish, for much more modest amounts.
Chalet style with a new twist: minimalist interior in Courchevel – etk-fashion.com
