| So you got a great deal on that chalet, but it needs | | | | puffy down blankets to keep you warm. Add a faux |
| a bit of work. Or maybe, you love being in your | | | | fur throw rug beside the bed and you're good to go. |
| vacation home, but wish your permanent home could | | | | Accessories: Less is more; keep the accessories to a |
| have the same atmosphere. Either way, here are | | | | minimum by adding some family photos candles or ski |
| some tips for sprucing up your place to look and feel | | | | related pieces. Try to use natural materials like |
| more like a chalet. | | | | pottery, wood, stone or rustic crockery for added |
| Color tones: Plan on colors that convey a warm | | | | warmth. Earthenware bowls and wooden carvings |
| feeling, such as creams, whites, pale blues, or pale | | | | and mirrors with wood frames fit in nicely. For a |
| greens. Try and stay away from the bolder blues, | | | | splash of color, try a natural flower bouquet or a |
| oranges or reds, as they are "busy" colors and take | | | | bowl filled with apples, strawberries or multi-colored |
| away from the atmosphere you're trying to promote. | | | | peppers. Place a large basket on the floor and stuff it |
| Furnishings: The furniture should be comfortable and | | | | with magazines. Place a small wine rack on the buffet |
| cosy; and it should convey the type of room that | | | | with glasses handy, ready to be used. |
| you'd like to come back to after a day on the slopes. | | | | Lighting: The lighting should be calming and subtle. |
| Big overstuffed chairs, ottomans, plush pillows, and | | | | Track lighting placed strategically throughout the |
| an afghan or two draped over the sofa. The | | | | room and a couple of large table lamps work well. |
| furniture doesn't even have to match perfectly, just | | | | Once completed, this should be a home that makes |
| have enough in common that all the pieces fit in. | | | | you want to curl up in front of the fireplace with a |
| Natural wood furniture can also make a nice accent, | | | | hot chocolate, and where your guests won't hesitate |
| such as a pine coffee table or bookshelf. Use pieces | | | | to put their feet on the coffee table. Maybe you'll |
| where you won't mind if someone puts their feet on | | | | even feel like you've brought the weekend chalet |
| the table; it should reflect comfort, not perfection. | | | | home for awhile. |
| In the bedroom look for large wooden beds and big | | | | |