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Alpine Glam: Modern Mountain Retreats When I hear ski lodge, the first thing that comes to mind is knotty pine. The next thing is plaid. But I love the idea of sipping hot cocoa by the fire in a rustic mountain lodge after a day of brisk snow-shoeing in the woods. Despite the persistent presence of antlers and hides — traditional staples of alpine decor — these spectacular getaways give me hope that a modern gal can feel just as at home in the mountains as she does in the city. • 1. This Patagonian loft-style chalet designed by Willie Sanchez and Marcela Escalada has the feel of a traditional mountain lodge with a more modern aesthetic. Fresh seafoam green walls provide the perfect backdrop for muted furnishings and beautifully complement all the natural stone and woodwork. • 2. Situated high up in the Slovenian Alps, the eco-friendly Alpine Hut by Ofis Arhitekti combines functionality with style in a chic, minimalist design. • 3. Le Chalet des Drus combines burned and sand blasted wood, beautiful stonework and stucco plaster with sumptuous fabrics and modern design features like this sleek concrete and glass fireplace. • 4. Fjall Lodge by Australian designer Paul Hecker combines a crisp Nordic palette with smoked and limed oak floors and wall paneling. Heated balconies and cozy window banquettes let you enjoy the view no matter what the temperature. • 5. Nicki & James Dobree renovated La Ferme Moudon , a 300-year-old farmhouse in the French Alps, using reclaimed wood from ancient trees. • 6. At first glance, the Scottish ski lodge designed by Suzy Hoodless might seem a little more shabby than chic, but we love all the details that went into creating this rustic alpine vibe like the newspapered walls, wooden crate shelving, freestanding metal tub, and punches of French blue. Images: 1. Daniela Mac Adden, 2. Ofis Arhitekti, 3. Hip Chalets, 4. Peter Bennetts, 5. Nicki Dobree, 6. Suzy Hoodless Comments (13) They all look great except for the newspaper a

A smart solution for storing toys, clothes and bedding in a small space What makes pink "chic" and "in" for girls is generally unknown !? Although it emerged as a fashion trend sometime in the second half of the 20th century, it still persists. Today, the color pink is almost always associated with girls and a children's room in pink was requested by our client for her 4 year old daughter. When in the conditions of KOVID 19 children spend more time at home and in 4 walls, the request was to create a room that will provide adequate space for play. The very square of the room required to create an easily accessible storage space for clothes, bedding and toys, while leaving room for changes that will follow the growth and development of the girl. For these reasons, the bed is raised on the floor and a play area is left under the bed itself, with the possibility in the near future to turn it into a working part.

A smart solution for storing toys, clothes and bedding in a small space What makes pink "chic" and "in" for girls is generally unknown !? Although it emerged as a fashion trend sometime in the second half of the 20th century, it still persists. Today, the color pink is almost always associated with girls and a children's room in pink was requested by our client for her 4 year old daughter. When in the conditions of KOVID 19 children spend more time at home and in 4 walls, the request was to create a room that will provide adequate space for play. The very square of the room required to create an easily accessible storage space for clothes, bedding and toys, while leaving room for changes that will follow the growth and development of the girl. For these reasons, the bed is raised on the floor and a play area is left under the bed itself, with the possibility in the near future to turn it into a working part.

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Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, brown backsplash and white appliances