The originality of chalet-style houses was appreciated by many, which is why the popularity of chalet house projects is increasing every year. Alpine technology the creation of such buildings makes them look like mountain analogues; when you look at such a structure, you immediately associate it with snowy peaks and tranquility.
Advantages of an “alpine” house
Distinctive features such buildings are their advantages:
- Simplicity and comfort. In a “chalet” style house, you want to put on comfortable clothes, warm knee socks and sit down with a cup of aromatic coffee in front of a large window.
- Naturalness. For the construction of a building, only natural raw materials should be used; even plaster for cladding is chosen on a natural basis. The same applies to the color scheme used.
- Strength. Previously, chalet-style houses were built on a stone base, and the walls and ceilings were made of wood. Now such a combined position has retained its position, it is only allowed to use modern materials, the main thing is that they ensure the strength of the floors.
- Availability of terraces and balconies. Who would refuse to receive guests at such a structure or enjoy solitude in the lap of nature with a book?
Features of chalet-style house projects
Having looked at the photos in the Domamo catalogue, you can see one common feature - a large gable roof, which has a protruding visor, it has large plumbs. The ground floor is distinguished by its height; it is made of stone, but the building itself is wooden; the adjacent verandas and terraces can extend far beyond the perimeter of the building; special wooden supports are provided to support them.
In most cases, the main material is conifers, they are more resistant to moisture, and also create optimal microflora in the house.
Choosing a chalet house project
You cannot entrust the design of such a house to unknown specialists, because its peculiarity is the combination of two materials, which requires accurate calculations. Typical layouts, offered in the catalog, can be adjusted at the request of the customer.
The architectural style of 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 a family hearth. Massive, strong, high-quality structures reliably protect from autumn dampness and winter frosts, and are simply ideal for the Russian climate. Modern designs of chalet-style houses differ markedly from traditional Swiss houses, but the main, most characteristic features remain unchanged.
This style has such characteristic features that it is very difficult to confuse it with any other. Even despite the 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 of a combined type, in which stone and natural wood are optimally combined. 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, and in large 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 have a 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. The doors are simple rectangular in 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. Can be used as decoration simple platbands and lattice shutters.
Materials for construction and finishing
For a classic chalet, only natural materials should be used - 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 the basements and lower floors, preference is given to artificial stone, plaster and basement siding; the upper floors are covered with clapboard. Traditionally used for roofing natural tiles, 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 carved frames and cornices, figured railings, consoles, stone-lined pillars 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.
Chalet style facade decoration
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 covered with basement siding, the walls can be lined with decorative stone tiles, or, for example, the main area can be plastered and painted white, and the corners and basement can be highlighted 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.
Prices for various types of facing stone
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 masonry and creates the impression of massiveness and strength of the walls.
Preparing the walls
This facing material is quite heavy, so it cannot be attached to 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.
Best here soil will do“Concrete contact”, 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. Mixtures are best suited cement based— Ceresit SM 17, Found Maxiplix T-16, LITOFLEX K80.
The plastic differs in thickness and color. There are options for 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.
Prices for popular drill models
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 to the mesh with a trowel. 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 internal corners are filed in the same way
Advice. When cutting stones, be sure to use safety glasses and gloves, because small crumbs fly off the stone great strength and may 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.
Hydrophobic water-repellent coating in action
Prices for various types of water repellent
Video - Chalet-style house projects
Video - Facade facing with stone
Alpine chalet-style houses look a little exotic, but at the same time, such buildings fit perfectly into the modern climate. You will learn about all the features of this unusual direction from this article.
History of origin
The chalet style came to us from the southeast of France. Despite this origin, the French themselves call such buildings Swiss houses.
The word “chalet” itself translates as “shepherd’s hut,” and this name fully explains all the features of this style. Initially, the chalets were built in the Alpine mountains. In these simple wooden huts, shepherds hid from the cold and spent the winter. That is why private houses on the mountain slopes were built in a special way.
Natural wood and stone were used in construction. Wood was used in the construction of the main floor and additional attic. And the ground floor and solid foundation were already made of stone. The Alpine-style chalets looked as if they were growing into a stone foundation.
To protect from snow, the shepherds tried to make the roof of the correct shape. The roof was sloping and its edges extended far from the base of the house.
This was done so that the house was protected from snow in winter, and from melting water in the spring, which could harm the wood.
Thus, the houses served more than one generation, despite the fact that the weather conditions were not at all conducive to this.
The inside of the hut was also equipped using mainly natural materials. The amount of furniture was kept to a minimum - armchairs, tables and chairs - what simple shepherds needed for comfortable living.
Alpine houses were surrounded by nature: green trees, bushes, at the foot of snowy mountains. Most often, houses were located in secluded areas, which allowed the shepherds to constantly be in harmony with themselves and the world around them. Now this exquisite French style has spread to Russia.
In these exquisite cozy houses It's easy to fall in love at first sight and forever. So now such a house can be built, even if you live far from the mountains and know practically nothing about distant France and its traditions.
Architecture Features
Luxury houses in french style fit perfectly into Russian realities. Since our climate is almost the same as in the snow-covered Alpine villages, such houses are also appropriate here. Almost all the main details are determined by the conditions in which the shepherds lived.
The main feature of these architectural buildings is their wide roofs with sloping edges. In winter, when they are covered with snow, the houses look like small snow-capped mountains.
The principles of designing the foundation and ground floor are based on the characteristics of the climate. The shepherds used stone to make the house stand more firmly on the mountainous terrain. In addition, the stone finish also looks very beautiful. Pilasters are also used as additional decoration on the outside, wooden beams and beautiful carvings on railings or arches.
Another traditional detail of an Alpine chalet is a large veranda. Very often it extends beyond the roof and is supported by special columns.
During the warmer months, this veranda can be used as a dining area, a place to grow beautiful flowers, or a play area if you have children.
The standard layout of all Alpine chalets can also be called a traditional detail. The external layout is quite simple. On the ground floor there is an entrance hall, a kitchen, a living room and a bathroom. And the second floor is reserved for bedrooms, guest rooms and other rooms. For example, you can place a dressing room or office there. But this is not at all necessary. This way you can equip even a very small one-story house.
Modern chalet-style houses are, as a rule, combined rooms that combine traditional elements and some innovative ideas.
Russian or Canadian chalets look a little different from simple shepherd's huts. But still, the main traditional details are present in them.
Advantages of style
Alpine style inspires many designers. This is not surprising, because such houses, no matter where they are built, look as if they were painted from a French artist. Every family would dream of living in such a fabulous country cottage.
In addition to its fabulous appearance, the chalet-style house also pleases with its environmental friendliness. One of the main principles of choosing materials for construction is their naturalness. Both the ceiling and the floor in such a house are wooden.
The surface of the wood is usually treated with plaster and a thin layer of whitewash. Sometimes the wood can be left untreated.
It is also worth noting that such houses are as comfortable as possible. Everything in them is arranged in such a way that you feel comfortable being there.
To create the right atmosphere, all decorative details are selected - from a massive fireplace or fragrant candles to high-quality textiles.
Materials used
If you are building a house from scratch, you can make the structure from natural untreated logs, laminated veneer lumber or brick. Although the traditional chalet option is, of course, wooden building with stone facade. Brick is used much less frequently.
The frame house on top is protected from snow and cold by a wide roof. If you are building a log cabin, wood shingles are the best way to complement it.
However, this is an expensive option, and if you have already spent money on building the base and brick finishing, then you can quite save on tiles.
You can replace a tile roof with reeds, shingles or even straw. In Russia, this roof option will look even more natural. Inside the house there should be rugs, bedspreads and curtains made from natural fabrics. These can be carpets made of burlap or linen, fluffy woolen or knitted blankets, blankets made of multi-colored scraps and embroidered pillows.
Distinctive features of the interior
Modern houses in this French style are distinguished by their beautiful appearance and high level of comfort. In fact, such houses have little in common with the huts in which the shepherds lived. All that remains from this idea is a fabulous appearance and the use of natural materials.
Inside, they try to make such a house more suitable for living in modern world and cozy. But at the same time interior decoration should correspond to the concept of the chalet and remain more cozy.
Try to choose simple things made from natural materials. They will decorate and transform even a small house measuring 6x4 m.
Inside, as well as outside, the walls of a chalet-style house are either left wooden or sheathed with an additional layer of wooden panels. White plaster or any other light wall decoration is also relevant. Although such walls get dirty easily, they look very stylish and elegant.
A luxurious fireplace is often installed inside a small house of this type. This is, without a doubt, a real symbol of comfort and family warmth.
It is most often placed in the living room, where the whole family can gather in the evenings. Part of the fireplace and the wall next to it are usually finished with natural stone.
Chalet-style houses are not only one-story, but also two-story. In such rooms it is important to install a staircase that matches the style. Naturally, it is best if it is made of natural wood.
You can also decorate the windows inside the house with luxurious curtains. Modern design will ideally complement thick curtains made of high-quality fabric or light tulle curtains.
As you can see, decorating a chalet-style country house from the inside is a combination of traditional motifs and practical modern ideas. The interior should be comfortable for living, but at the same time look as if several generations of your family have lived in this room.
Selection of furniture
Once you have chosen the wall decoration, staircase and curtains, it is time to move on to choosing the right furniture. Wood should remain the dominant material in a chalet-style house. Therefore, you should choose wooden furniture.
Designers advise not to forget that Alpine houses are different from all other French buildings. They are less sophisticated, both in terms of finishing and decor.
Therefore, it is better to choose simple furniture. For example, antique shabby sofas, durable tables and chairs, angular chests of drawers and so on. Forget about elaborate cabinets with curved legs and chairs with carved backs and frills. How simpler furniture, all the better. It is not recommended to use transformers or modern glass and metal tables.
The chalet style is calm leisurely and moderation, so there is no need to rush to keep up with all the newfangled trends and turn your home into a warehouse of technological innovations.
Choose furniture that will give you a feeling of comfort and warmth. These can be old sofas covered in leather, which only looks better over time, chairs with fabric armrests, wicker tables and rocking chairs.
You should be comfortable sitting in each of your chairs all evening long. If possible, choose furniture “with history.” This could be a real grandma's chair or a chest of drawers bought at a flea market.
And if you do not have the opportunity to purchase a real vintage item, then you can stylize a modern item as antique. To do this you can process wooden surface sandpaper, use special paint or decoupage technique.
True, when decorating furniture using this technique, you should not get carried away with cute flower stickers and silver or gold painting. This is more typical of the Provence style, where sophistication is more valued than comfort.
A good idea would be to use simple, angular furniture without legs. It looks solid and simple. Massive chests of drawers or rough cabinets will go perfectly with all other interior details. It is convenient to store all your outfits and books in such cabinets.
A massive wide table would be appropriate in the kitchen. Two options look best: a rough wooden table or a product with stone countertop. Next to it you can install solid wooden chairs that match the style. The kitchen shelves and cabinet in which dishes and all the necessary small items for the kitchen are stored should be made of the same material.
It is advisable to leave everything wood coverings in their natural form without covering with paint or varnish.
In the bedroom, the interior should also be rustic. Dimensional wooden bed, covered with a soft blanket or woolen blanket - this is its central detail. It is recommended to use natural linen. On linen or cotton bed linen you will sleep like a baby.
Next to the bedroom there is usually a bathroom, which also should not be overloaded with unnecessary furniture. Limit yourself to the basic bathroom fixtures and a simple cabinet in which you will store your towels and toiletries. The mirror in the bathroom should be small. It is best if it is in a durable wooden frame.
Exquisite wicker furniture looks good on a terrace or veranda. Chairs and tables made in pastel colors or shades of brown add lightness to a harsh interior. In addition to them, you can also use wicker baskets, boxes, vases and even lamps with rattan lampshades for decoration.
Important accents to create an atmosphere
The easiest way to place accents in an alpine house is to combine required colors. Main color palette in such a room should be natural. The main color is, naturally, brown. All its shades, from light to dark chocolate, are harmoniously combined with each other. Against a brown background, details in rich red, burgundy and terracotta shades look good.
Conspicuous variegated colors should be present in a minimal amount. It's better to replace them pastel colors– coffee, beige, soft pink.
Another important detail of the chalet design is the massive fireplace. Without it, the style won't be as cozy. The fireplace is usually located in the living room, in the corner or in the middle of the room. Its dimensions are calculated depending on how spacious the room is. How bigger room, the more luxurious and massive the fireplace you choose can be.
In this case, an additional place for installing decorative trinkets will be a wide mantelpiece, which can be decorated with dried flowers, ceramic pots or dishes painted with patterns.
Don't forget about the little things. Many people think that all these decorative elements are something completely unnecessary. But they are the ones responsible for that atmosphere of comfort that we so lack in half-empty city apartments.
The best decorative details for an alpine house are those that are made by yourself. Initially, these wooden houses were inhabited by people who knew how to create wonderful things with their own hands.
You can decorate your home with cute embroidered pillows, graceful wooden candlesticks, colored patchwork bedspreads, clay vases or wicker baskets for storing cosmetics and small items.
In almost every room, animal skins or their artificial imitation can be used to decorate the room. Such a beautiful fluffy skin can serve as a rug or a warm blanket in which you will wrap yourself while sitting by the fireplace. Since hunters often lived in traditional chalets, a skin hung on the wall would look quite natural there. Decorative deer antlers or even a deer’s head also look good next to it.
Another important detail is the right light.
In addition to the fireplace and natural light, there should be some other light sources. Although it should be noted that a chalet-style house should have wide windows that let light into the house. But they also need to be supplemented with chandeliers.
The main source of artificial light in a chalet-style house should be beautiful chandelier, giving a lot of diffused light. It will be complemented by floor lamps, sconces and other lamps. The main thing is that they all fit harmoniously into the interior of your cottage.
Forged chandeliers, sconces resembling candelabra, and desk lamp, similar to candlesticks. By the way, you can also choose suitable light bulbs in the form of a candle light. It is advisable to choose those devices that provide soft, muted light that does not hurt the eyes. This kind of lighting will be enough for you, plus, it will help you create the ideal atmosphere for relaxation.
Also, we must not forget about such a light source as candles. They receive special attention in French and Scandinavian cultures. Even if you can't install a fireplace in your home, you can definitely afford a source of natural heat and light like a candle.
Choose fragrant candles with interesting Christmas scents - cinnamon, tangerine, vanilla or chocolate, for example.
Examples of beautiful interiors
Layout country cottage in chalet style is a rather complex process. You can design your future house yourself or entrust this task to professionals.
When decorating a modern home, try not to forget about traditions. In a classic chalet-style building, all utility rooms are located on the ground floor. The second floor is reserved for living rooms. But in the attic, if you add it, you can arrange a bedroom or office.
The inside of a chalet-style village house should have the simplest possible finishing - natural wood, textiles, strong support beams and a massive fireplace.
Even if you are building a house from scratch, it is best if it looks like a house with history. Slightly worn furniture will help you with this, rough beams, walls with a thin layer of light plaster.
One of the main advantages of a chalet style home is that you don't have to worry about finishing. Wooden walls and a floor made of unpainted boards can simply be covered with a protective layer of varnish. The bare boards can be covered with a fur or wicker rug on top.
Also use beautiful curtains made from natural fabrics with a simple pattern or without any decoration at all. In such a room you need to be careful with the second light - thick curtains do not allow natural light to penetrate into the house, so you need to find suitable lamps.
And to make the design of your home more individual, use some details that are important to you for decoration - handmade trinkets, souvenirs given by loved ones, or just family photographs in beautiful wicker frames.
However, Vacation home a chalet style should be beautiful not only from the inside, but also from the outside. You can start building a summer cottage from scratch or stylize it already ready house under an alpine hut. To do this, it is enough to cover the first floor with stone and cover the attic with wooden panels that will imitate timber. It is worth noting that the option of finishing the house, rather than building it from scratch, will cost you less.
Another interesting move is to install full-wall windows on the ground floor or build glass terrace or verandas. This is true if your house is located next to a forest or any other picturesque area that is pleasant to admire.
A house with an attic or terrace has another advantage. In the warm season, you can put a wicker swing, a wide sofa or a dining table there. It will be nice to have dinner on the terrace or just get together with the whole family in the evenings. An important part of the exterior of a chalet-style house is the arrangement of the area next to the building.
Alpine huts were traditionally located at the foot of the mountains near dense forests. Therefore, the house was, as it were, part of the forest area, lost among the trees and bushes. But, despite this, the shepherds still managed to equip all the necessary buildings on their territory.
You can add a shed with a garage or install an elegant gazebo. Like the house itself, it is also built from natural wood. Inside the gazebo you can place a wooden table and wicker chairs. It looks elegant and stylish. You can complement the base of the gazebo with flowers in pots or other living plants. They can stand on the floor or tables, or even be placed in hanging drawers.
A chalet style home is the perfect combination of simple country living and modern thoughtful detailing. This design looks very simple, but at the same time elegant and aesthetically pleasing. If you decorate your home in this style, you will be able to experience life in nature to the fullest, which you definitely won’t be able to do in a noisy city.
08/04/2019, Lyudmila
Good afternoon What is the deadline for pouring the foundation? Thank you
A company specialist answers
Good afternoon, Lyudmila! It is more convenient, of course, to pour the foundation at above-zero temperatures, but there is various technologies pouring foundations and anti-frost additives, which allow us to work even in cold periods, so we fill foundations all year round, excluding only extremely severe frosts. Please contact us with any questions, or you can come to our office for a consultation. There is also now a favorable offer for deferred construction - for the construction of houses made of brick, ceramic block or foam block according to the scheme “Foundation in summer or autumn, house in spring” there is a discount of up to 7%. Here detailed information: http://www.site/about/special-offers Sincerely, engineer of the estimate and contract department Ignatieva Elena
07/22/2019, Oksana
Tell me the cost of an Alpine house with turnkey finishing. construction timeframes. Do I need to wait for shrinkage?
A company specialist answers
Hello, Oksana! The concept of “turnkey” includes, in addition to the box, finishing and engineering Communication. Roughly we can say that the cost of finishing wooden house As a rule, it is at least 80% of the cost of the box. The cost of communications (heating, water supply, sewerage, electrical) - from 100 euros per sq.m. The shrinkage of a house made of timber is approximately 12 months. Sincerely, engineer of the estimate and contract department Ignatieva Elena
02/10/2018, Elena
Hello. I really liked the Alpine house project. Is it possible to remake the project for construction with foam blocks? Is it possible to make adjustments, for example, to the height of the ceilings, the location of the kitchen, etc.? How much is it?
A company specialist answers
good day, Elena! It is possible to build a house according to the project you have chosen entirely from gas silicate blocks, but its cost will not increase significantly. It is possible to make adjustments; as for heights, an increase by 1 block (25cm) will add 25,000 rubles to the cost. Sincerely, Engineer of the Estimate and Contract Department Anastasia Khukhryakova
01/30/2018, Pavel
Tell me how much the Alpine project will cost. Thank you
A company specialist answers
Hello, Pavel. The cost of the preliminary design of the Alpine house made of timber is 25,000 rubles. The sketch design album includes: an explanatory note describing the designs; technical and economic indicators ( total area, living area of the house); floor plans; foundation plan; building facades (four pieces); main sections of the building in characteristic places; roof plan; promising views. You can buy the project in our office. The project is sold without changes (that is, walls made of 150x150mm timber). Payment for the work is carried out in stages: 50% of the advance payment - on the day of signing the Agreement for the purchase of the preliminary design and 50% - upon completion of the work and receipt of the documentation by the Customer (2 copies of documentation). Sincerely, LLC "Country House"
A small and cozy home that is vaguely similar to our usual dacha - a chalet-style house always makes a good impression. This style was historically formed in the Swiss Alps; the term “chalet” itself means a shepherd’s house. To this day, in the highlands of Switzerland, Austria and France, you can find small chalets that are five hundred years old. The shepherds built quite massive houses for themselves, since in high altitude conditions the structure had to be reliable. This kind of housing protected not only from winter cold, but also from piercing winds. Typical chalet-style houses are wooden, because... The style of a traditional “chalet” implies the use of only natural materials.
What a chalet style house should look like (photo)
For such a building, they order a reliable and powerful foundation made of natural stone, while the first floor is also made of stone, so that the structure reliably protects the home from any dampness. Where the Alpine style appeared, water flows down the mountain slopes during the spring melting of snow, so the house cannot do without a stone foundation.
Well, the second floor of a chalet-style house can be made of wood; usually conifers are chosen. The best wood For such a house, larch is used, but pine is also suitable.
A chalet-style house is made exclusively from natural materials - wood and stone
Outwardly modest and simple, but such a cozy and family-friendly “chalet”
Sometimes they try to create a “chalet” style home in an ordinary small-sized city apartment, but the natural beauty of this design can truly be revealed only in a real house.
According to established tradition, the entrance door to an Alpine house is always placed facing directly east. This is of course a custom or rather a nice tradition, but usually it is strictly observed, otherwise chalet style may lose its individuality.
Large panoramic windows are a rather interesting solution that allows you to provide not only an excellent view, but also good natural light
Roof
An Alpine house tends to be conspicuous by its original design roofs: most often it is gable and very sloping. The roof should protrude far beyond the wall (at least three to four meters).
This feature of chalet-style houses has developed historically due to urgent need: in winter such gable roofs hold a huge layer of snow cover. By the way, it is this tradition in the construction of houses in the Alps that makes the houses so beautiful on the magically quiet pre-Christmas winter evenings.
To prevent roofs from collapsing under the weight of a huge amount of snow, special beams are installed along its perimeter; they not only play a decorative role (as many people think), but also serve as supports, holding the roof in its natural position.
In autumn, an alpine roof will protect the house and foundation from rain. There can be small balconies directly above the roof, which you can go out to in the evening to admire the beautiful landscape before going to bed.
An alpine house usually has many windows, and they are quite large. This tradition has already developed as a result of the work modern designers. Agree, it’s very nice to have breakfast in the lap of nature, with the windows open.
In addition, another advantage of the chalet house is the large terrace, which is equipped with a very wide one. In rainy and gloomy weather, you can always sit there on a cozy evening with friends and family over a delicious barbecue. The terrace is supported by massive columns, beautiful wicker furniture is placed on it, and containers with fresh flowers are placed along the perimeter.
Room location
Except characteristic features Alpine architecture, a building built in the chalet style should have a traditional layout of the interior. Let's say, in a small house that has two floors and an attic:
- A large kitchen combined with a living room, a spacious hall on the ground floor, a small bathroom and toilet, several storage rooms, as well as other household premises for utility purposes.
- On top floor usually have several bedrooms, furnish everything necessary rooms, based on the needs of the family, as well as a dressing room and this time a spacious bathroom.
- In a large attic you can make not only a workshop, but also a room for romantically inclined family members, a small cozy living room for intimate evening heart-to-heart conversations, or a study for the head of the family.
A small attic can be converted into a cozy and peaceful place to relax
A large bathroom is an advantage of a private home
On a note! It is better not to have many living rooms in an Alpine house, because a chalet by its nature should be cozy and family-friendly; it cannot look like a luxurious palace.
If you prefer a house with more rooms, it may make sense to choose a different style and direction for building a mansion.
Interior decoration
All houses built in the chalet style have one distinct feature - the rooms are decorated with large, completely open wooden beams. This is a circumstance that must be present without fail.
It is best if part of one wall in a large room and kitchen - living room is lined with brick or stone. Options are possible, but the materials should only be natural.
A modern touch in the chalet living room
There are situations when owners, in order to save money, are forced to purchase artificial stone. In this case, you should prefer material that is as close as possible to the original.
When making a plan for purchasing materials for finishing the interior of the house, you need to choose rough textures and appropriate decor. In order not to disturb the style in any way, it is worth mentally returning to the historical basis.
Simplicity and brutality of chalet style in the interior
- The founders of the “Chalet” style- these are ordinary alpine shepherds, simple people, infinitely far from “urban” subtleties and delicate delights. You should immediately take into account that glass, plastic and chrome surfaces, poisonous color schemes - all this is inappropriate in a stylized shepherd’s hut.
White wallpaper with a rosette, a crystal chandelier, a marble countertop or a varnished wooden panel will look downright funny in such a house. But ceramics, unbleached linen, simple burlap, forging, straw, rugs made of coarse wool will fit perfectly into the interior.
Color palette
IN color scheme, which can be used in a chalet style, only harmonious, natural tones should be present. These are all shades of brown and gray, ocher, terracotta, the colors of withered grasses. Shades of white should not be bright, but rather milky, grayish or with a slight admixture of ocher.
Advice! To create a bright color accent, you can use small accessories: for example, red sofa cushions, a blue vase or a green blanket. But even in this case, red, blue and green should not be flashy, but as if “dulled down” by a layer of dust.
Forged and metal elements are welcome in the interior design of the chalet.
Hidden sliding door- the highlight of the interior
Walls
The walls, as mentioned above, are partially covered with decorative stone. For example, you can treat only the corners or the area around the fireplace, and roughly cover the remaining surfaces with natural-colored plaster.
You can leave it brick, or cover only one wall entirely with stone. However, you also need to be careful with this. You shouldn’t cover the entire room with stone from floor to ceiling: it will look like a casemate in a feudal lord’s castle. Small, as if accidentally collapsed, “islands” made of natural stone on a light wall look ideal.
A fireplace in the bedroom is warm and peaceful
You can also cover the walls with rough wood panels or boards. The latter can be treated with impregnation or matte varnish. This is how the walls in the “chalet” on the second floor, in the rooms, are usually finished.
The doors in such interiors are always massive, usually double-leaf, with rough forged fittings and, of course, without glass. It is ideal to choose doors that match the color of the furniture or the tone of the beams on the ceiling. However, doors made of dark wood in a traditional Alpine style look natural by default.
Ceilings
The ceiling of a traditional Alpine house should display ceiling beams in its natural form, no need to paint or whiten anything. This is a mandatory attribute of the “Chalet” style; traditionally, such beams appear to have darkened over time.
Ceiling design ideas
Advice! If the house is very small, it is quite possible not to leave absolutely all the beams completely open; they can simply protrude above the ceiling itself.
Even in small houses and rooms, any contrasts should be avoided. For example, if you decide to varnish the wood, it should only be matte and nothing else. It is not customary to do decorative paintings, as in French Provence, in “chalets,” even if the painting is simple, dim and artificially aged. In an alpine house everything is simple and strict.
Floor
The floors in the rooms are covered with boards, they are also artificially aged, and the wood is treated with varnish. Gloss or paint, as mentioned above, is completely unsuitable. As an alternative wooden floor natural stone appears.
In the kitchen-living room, stone flooring in an Alpine house is very often done; it is practical, and to give it an “antique” look, artificial abrasions and chips can be made in some places.
Furniture selection
The Alpine chalet style for a creative person is an unlimited opportunity to express your imagination, which can be shown when arranging interiors.
For example, in the living room, large chairs with high backs around a rough table made of natural wood are quite appropriate. Can stand on the table ceramic tableware, forged candlesticks. A wrought iron chandelier, fireplace accessories, a large real sheepskin rug carelessly thrown on the floor - all this looks perfect in an Alpine home.
All modern equipment and other manifestations of “civilization” should be disguised in specially equipped niches and somehow cleverly decorated. In general, a house in a traditional alpine style should resemble a durable barn, which they suddenly decided to equip for ordinary and standard housing.
Living room in chalet style
The main highlight and decoration not only of the living room, but of the entire house in the “chalet” is the fireplace. Historically, it was near the fire in the evenings in an Alpine house that the family gathered to talk. It may vaguely resemble the fireplace of an impoverished baron from a Romanesque castle. But we must not forget that aesthetics are not as important as heating the room.
You can frame the fireplace rough stone, although in the Alps they traditionally tried to decorate fireplaces with wood. Moreover, they tried to make them extremely large, thereby demonstrating the wealth and solidity of the head of the house.
In the living room of a chalet, rough wooden furniture. Sofas and armchairs should be large, with natural linen or wool upholstery.
- A large “antique” heavy sideboard, custom-made from natural wood, looks ideal. In the buffet, you can place ceramic dishes and decorative elements (for example, figurines in the form of deer) on the shelves. It’s good to hang a tapestry on the wall, a painting with an Alpine landscape in a simple and heavy wooden frame.
Chalet style bedroom
As a rule, a bedroom furnished in a chalet style is very cozy. Little ones dressing tables and small bedside tables are placed in special niches, clothes are stored in large chests, which are placed along the walls. Although, a traditional closet can also be present.
A bed with a very high headboard is placed in the center of the bedroom; it can be covered with a traditional linen canopy. All this is complemented by soft blankets and forged lamps with glass made of stained glass. The lamps should not be bright; the glass should be dim.
Another idea for placing a bedroom on the attic floor
Chalet style kitchen
An ultra-fashionable kitchen sparkling with chrome and glass modern equipment will “fall out” from the chalet style. No matter how convenient it is for you to cook food on it, if you want to live in a harmoniously furnished home, you need to decorate the kitchen accordingly.
- Traditional kitchen cabinets should be replaced with rough “medieval” wooden shelves on which wooden utensils and bowls are placed.
- All modern pots and household appliances should be stored behind closed cabinet doors.
- The working surface is laid out with natural stone. As an alternative, porcelain stoneware with an accentuated rough textured finish can be used.
Important! There should be a heavy food item in the eating area. big table made of wood with chairs around. A common decor in Alpine cuisine is dry herbs, hung on beams directly under the ceiling in bags, and in the form of bouquets tied with ropes.
Maximum wood in the interior of a “chalet” kitchen
The charm of the Alpine tradition - a chalet-style house with all the necessary attributes
Arranging a chalet-style home undoubtedly takes time and a fair amount of financial costs, but this is an ideal option for those people who know how to appreciate the warmth and comfort of their home, and also understand how dear true family values are in our lives.