Nicky Dobree’s chalet in Switzerland sparked our imagination; whether you live in a snowy alpine resort or in the centre of a city, the chalet look is always hot. The designer’s look here is cosy and classic and breaks the mould of a traditional lodge; her style crosses townhouse elegance with winter chic.
British, award-winning designer Nicky Dobree specialises in luxury ski chalets, villas, and contemporary residential interiors. Concerning this particular project, Nicky says :”I drew much of my inspiration from these life enhancing views – the shimmering lake, the dense green woodland, and the snow-capped mountains beyond. Enlisting an army of talented German craftsmen we sourced the finest quality natural materials – timber, stone, leather, copper and glass to design a chalet with a twist. Clever lighting and inventive techniques brought all these raw materials to life. On the exterior I softened the brutality by cladding parts in timber and using the traditional sgaffito decoration. These elaborate ornamentations are scratched out of the plaster whilst it is still damp and show up beautifully, thanks to the contrast between the dark and the light tones of the two plaster colours. The technique originated from Italy and was brought to the Upper Engadine by travelling craftsmen back in the 16th century” ( from Ms Dobree’s interview in the Luxury Property Network, 4/2/2020). Enjoy it!!!!
