9 warm, cozy, modern ski chalets
While they still afford glorious mountain views and a toasty respite by the fire, these contemporary ski chalets bring winter getaways into the modern age. | By Sara Carpenter, BobVila.com
Ski de Luxe
A vacation home is a luxury most people dream about. While many nurture visions of lakefront cabins and beach bungalows, others imagine a cozy, snowy hideaway—the ski chalet. We pulled together some of the most lavish, modern mountaintop retreats we could find to get you daydreaming about a hot chocolate by the fire after a long day on the slopes.
Four-Season Fantasy in Japan
Serving as both a winter and summer home, this ski chalet combines modern with enough rustic to maintain a woodsy feel. Plenty of windows and an open floor plan allow for breathtaking views from most anywhere in the house. Our favorite touch? The heated bathroom floors.
Compact Swiss Contemporary
An exposed timber frame sounds traditional, but this up-to-the-minute ski retreat is anything but. The compact 590-square-foot space is the antithesis of a grand ski chalet, and the well-lit, sparse interiors make for a bright environment. The size and layout make it possible to heat the home using just a small wood-burning stove.
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Ski de Luxe
A vacation home is a luxury most people dream about. While many nurture visions of lakefront cabins and beach bungalows, others imagine a cozy, snowy hideaway—the ski chalet. We pulled together some of the most lavish, modern mountaintop retreats we could find to get you daydreaming about a hot chocolate by the fire after a long day on the slopes.
Four-Season Fantasy in Japan
Serving as both a winter and summer home, this ski chalet combines modern with enough rustic to maintain a woodsy feel. Plenty of windows and an open floor plan allow for breathtaking views from most anywhere in the house. Our favorite touch? The heated bathroom floors.
Compact Swiss Contemporary
An exposed timber frame sounds traditional, but this up-to-the-minute ski retreat is anything but. The compact 590-square-foot space is the antithesis of a grand ski chalet, and the well-lit, sparse interiors make for a bright environment. The size and layout make it possible to heat the home using just a small wood-burning stove.
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