I feel like something soothing to start the week…
This Swiss ski chalet should do it. Not particularly seasonal given that we’re supposed to be experiencing summer here in New Zealand but these photographs are so calm and tranquil that they’re putting me in a very good frame of mind. The cool, neutral colour palette suits the crisp light of the northern hemisphere.The course appearance of the serge fabric used to upholster the sofa and the other upholstery elements complements the rough plaster walls and the heaviness of the solid pine beams. The artificial lighting is constrained so that the few pieces of furniture and the variable, textured wall finishes are displayed in a theatrical way. The overall effect; the colour palette, the soft and careful lighting and the calmness of the environment puts me in mind of Vermeer. Calm and tranquil but full of interest. I really wanted to place a visual of a Vermeer interior here but I think that ‘The girl with the pearl ear ring’ is a beautiful reflection of this space.
www.lechaletzannier.com. Thanks to Kool and Kreativ blog for directing me to this chalet.
