Chalet

Steeped in rustic Old World sensibilities, romantic Chalet house plans originated in early 19th century Germany and Switzerland and so are most at home in snowy mountain settings where their rustic charm is complimented by spectacular scenery. Typically built of rough-hewn timber, this story book home design's signature Alpine style shines through in lavish decorative gingerbread woodwork, broad exterior galleries, raised stone foundations, steeply pitched clipped gable roofs with side eaves, and expansive windows that bring breathtaking views inside. Sunshine-flooded interior floor plans are graced by exposed beams with large brackets, wood paneling, and generously proportioned, inglenook-style stone fireplaces to gather around for après ski entertaining. Often referred to as lodges or cottages, these distinctive European inspired Chalet homes have settled in comfortably across the United States in the Adirondacks, Glacier Mountain region and Rockies but feel perfectly at home in most any sloped countryside setting.

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