December, 13 2022 ( Updated December, 13 2022)
While some may prefer the city or lake charm for their holidays, some might just want to take time off and dedicate themselves to their loved ones in a serene and cosy mountain home! But what gives a mountain holiday home that characteristic cosy atmosphere and makes guests want to book it again and again to enjoy their break in nature?
There are two main things to be kept in mind whilst decorating your mountain home: First, people like to travel to the mountains to get closer to nature. Second, nature-inspired furnishings and architectural design make a mountain home cosy and attractive, giving it that typically peaceful and natural air.
So read on and find some of the best tips to make your mountain home cosy and attractive for all budgets and types of properties!
The picture-perfect Chalet Mamouche made of natural materials (Happy.Rentals ID: 5786)
Usually, a home in the mountains will have stunning nature views, and if your property is one of them then you must capture those views by framing them through large picture windows. Installing picture windows in the living area, bedrooms or dining room increases your guests’ connection with the beautiful nature around and also allows in plenty of natural light, elevating the internal atmosphere.
Panoramic views captured by the picture windows of Chalet Janluke (Happy.Rentals ID: 2931)
Once again, it is important to emphasize the connection with nature. But at the same time, it is crucial to make sure that the interior design of your mountain cabin or home is warm and inviting enough for the guests to feel comfortable.
For this, you can count on earthy colours like brown, beige and grey or some darker shades like forest green and burgundy to do the job well. These colours can be added using rustic or reclaimed furniture made of natural materials or with small rugs and throws and they add a characteristic charm to the entire space that one expects out of a mountain home.
The cosy bedroom of Chalet Glacier with nature-inspired wood and stone interiors (Happy.Rentals ID: 4097)
If you have a mountain chalet or a luxury mountain home, then adding a stone fireplace is a must! In fact, an ideal living room that makes for a great family space should have large sofas with cosy throws and coffee tables centered around an ambient fireplace!
If you want to go all out, then you can also consider faux fur rugs or blankets to elevate the style and plushness of your luxury mountain home or chalet. However, one thing that you should keep in mind while choosing the rugs, coffee tables, sofas, etc. Iis that they should blend into the natural atmosphere of the surrounding mountain landscape and not seem out of place.
The exclusive living room of Maison du Roi accentuated by fur rugs (Happy.Rentals ID: 5469)
As hinted before, anything that matches the natural and earthy colours or is made of inspiration from natural elements is the way to go when selecting furniture and interiors for your mountain home.
Adding a sauna and underfloor heating to your mountain home will leave your guests’ holiday and heart warm.
A modern, sauna-equipped holiday home in Livigno (Happy.Rentals ID: 5522)
This tip will come in handy if you are renovating or building a new mountain home. Keeping things modern with a traditional style makes sure that your home caters to guests of all ages. So, while you can keep the furniture modern and a neutral colour palette with warm lighting, adding features like exposed beams and stone tabletops will bring the traditional mountain mood to the setting.
A combination of modern and traditional interiors in bathroom (Happy.Rentals ID: 4312)
Who does not love to come back to a home where they can warm themselves up and curl up with loved ones after a day out on the slopes?
There are little things or gestures that you can do for your guests, which will make your holiday home stand apart and become a favourite among travellers. Keeping tea bags, hot water bottles, a hairdryer, one-time-use slippers, offering ski storage (especially if your property is in popular ski areas like Mont Blanc, Livigno etc.) and scented candles, all add comfort to the guests’ stay.
Bonus Tip: For scented candles, you can go with fragrances that have a natural musk like pine, woodsmoke or mountain dew/air.
Interiors of Chalet Mamouche elevated with candles on the bedhead (Happy.Rentals ID:5786)
If you have the desirable amenity of a private garden, patio or balcony, then ensure that you equip them with open-air seating. In the mountains, travellers seek to have maximum time out in nature. Keeping an open space that is ready to lead them to relaxation in the soothing mountain air is one of the easiest ways to make your mountain house attractive!
Another thing that can be added is a screened-in porch area, which is an outdoor area covered with glass walls on all sides and allows your guests to always stay in contact with nature. You can add sofa beds and easy chairs to your screen-in porch for added comfort and create extra space for guests to relax or even sleep in.
Equip your exteriors with open-air seating like in Sunny Weekend Sauna House (Happy.Rentals ID: 4537)
If you want to give your mountain home a traditional character that resonates with the history and art of the region, then you can consider adding statement antique pieces and works from regional artists.
Adding distinct features like these would certainly make your house one of those “unique” mountains stay that will make your property stand out among others and would even create a list of regular guests who would want to keep coming back to your home and enjoy the uniqueness that your property offers!
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