A beautiful gazebo is an adornment of any suburban area. The building in the chalet style attracts not only from the aesthetic side, but also with unsurpassed comfort, which allows you to enjoy a warm hearth and unity with nature. The design of the gazebo can be entrusted to specialists, but many landowners prefer to do it themselves. Independent choice of style, form of construction, furniture and decor elements will not only save significantly, but also enjoy the process itself. For those who are ready to arrange a gazebo in the style of a chalet with their own hands, the most important and useful information is collected below.

Chalet Style Features

This style is one of the directions in the design of buildings, which is based on the creation of a cozy atmosphere of alpine houses. The chalet style originated in the Alps, initially being a clear picture of the lifestyle of shepherds. Their homes were reliable, warm and comfortable.

Did you know? For the first time, the chalet style in the interior appeared in the province of Savoy in southeastern France.

Today, chalets are often used to create summer cottages and country houses, but this does not mean that the proposed style cannot be used in the design of urban apartments. A good result can be achieved by embodying the direction in spacious and duplex apartments.

The main features of the classic chalet:

• unusually high basement, the construction of which must necessarily be made of rock material;
• the use of a wooden beam (usually coniferous) for decorating the walls of the first floor and the attic;
• location of the entrance on the east side;
• a gable roof overhanging the walls, interior decoration is carried out by shingles or plates made of wood;
• the presence of a sloping ceiling in the attic;
• terraces that extend beyond the main building (overhanging or resting on columns);
• wood balconies most often have carved elements.

The modern chalet is slightly different from the classic one, it is defined by the following features:

• walls can be made not only of wood, but also made of relatively inexpensive bricks;
• metal roofing is possible to cover the roof;
• small windows can be replaced with panoramic windows that retain heat;
• external and internal finishes are made only of natural materials in the form of aged wood, stone with traces of weathering of the breed.

Chalet-style buildings have another feature that represents the difference between the southern and northern sides. The cold side is usually insulated with wood panels that increase the energy efficiency of the house. More often the external surface is sustained in different shades of gray. The walls of the south side are contrasted with light color schemes in the form of patterns.

In terms of colors, the following main group should be adhered to:

1. The prevalence of woody shades. When building houses, the main material is wood. To harmoniously fill the room, you should adhere to the natural colors of the tree, starting with the lightest and ending with dense dark tones.
2. White with beige. It helps to highlight the dark places of the room, as well as visually expand the space.
3. The freshness of green. Makes natural style more expressive. Able to breathe life and natural strength into the room. It is customary to use any shades from delicate to rich and saturated colors.
4. Dark red colors. They make space energetically strong. The most recommended shades are brick, natural terracotta or burgundy.

Many note the common features of the chalet and rustic classic style.

The main distinguishing features are:

• the use of only natural materials in the decoration;
• the floor and walls can be unprocessed, while having a harmonious natural look;
• the presence of leather and animal skin;
• the presence of forged objects;
• soft and diffused light;
• simplicity of forms in furniture;
• the presence of ceiling beams.

Stages of construction of the gazebo

Before embarking on the construction, you should correctly determine the place. Traditionally, the chalet-style gazebo has an east-facing facade. Thanks to this arrangement, the structure will be evenly lit throughout the day.

The construction of the gazebo takes place in several stages:

1. Preparation of the site for construction, as well as marking the future structure. To do this, put labels corresponding to the width and length of the future gazebo, determining the perimeter of the structure. Then remove the top layer of soil, level and tamp the site.
2. Foundation and its bookmark. Depending on the load that the finished foundation will have to withstand, choose its type. The chalet-style gazebo provides for the use of natural materials such as wood, natural stone, so the structure is heavy and solid. For him, it is better to choose a monolithic type. If the structure is planned to be built from lightweight wall materials, you can use pile or tape types.
3. Frame construction. First, vertical supports are installed, and then their two-tier binding is carried out. Thoroughly fix the design using self-tapping screws.
4. Wall layout. The material can be used by anyone, from stone, wood, and ending with the simplest cinder block. For the latter, it is necessary to additionally carry out the lining. If, for the construction, natural stone and expensive wood species are used, which in themselves attract a beautiful pattern, additional work will only be filling the joints and processing with compounds that extend the life of the materials.
5. Roofing. The roof is covered according to the requirements approved in the project. As a material, it is better to take tiles, sheet slate or other types of soft roofing materials.

   Important! The use of clay tiles for the roof of the gazebo several times increases the load on the foundation, which must be taken into account when laying it.

6. The device of windows and doorways. All components, frames, loots and platbands should be made exclusively of wood. The same requirements apply to the door leaf.
7. Floor covering.
8. Work on the overall harmonious interior of the building.

Rules for registration

There are several basic criteria, observing which you can achieve the desired result and build the right gazebo in the style of a chalet with your own hands.

These include the following:

1. Correct roof overhang. To protect against atmospheric precipitation, this fragment of the structure should not be less than 1 m.
2. Four-pitched roof. This should be a sufficiently sloping roof, which for a long time keeps the snow cover, thereby warming the structure.
3. The presence of bulky elements made of natural wood. Massive fragments are especially characteristic for barbecue chalets.
4. Design restraint. Most designers are of the opinion that the given style is characterized by a combination of two colors and their shades - gray and brown. It is these two colors that are able to bring the design as close as possible to the natural environment. This design fits easily into any terrain.
5. Features of flooring. The floor in the gazebo should be made of lacquered wood or natural stone.
6. The presence of a barbecue or stove. Elements should be made of natural stone or brick in a color close to natural tones.
7. Location in space. The facade of the structure should be facing the east side, and the inner space - to the south.

• When designing an alpine-style arbor, it is forbidden to use:
• artificial materials;
• metal products and parts;
• painted wooden elements in many bright colors.

Finish

Interior decoration should be in accordance with the basic concept of style.

The most acceptable are the following materials:

• natural wood (aged or varnished);
• natural stone;
• brick of natural shades;
• bamboo;
• sackcloth;
• straw.

Hearth

Barbecue, oven, barbecue or any other hearth used in the gazebo of the chalet, can be of two types:

1. Stationary. It is very convenient in gazebos of closed type, the operation of which is carried out all year round. The main material for the construction of the furnace is natural stone. It is a massive solid structure with an original design.
2. Mobile. More suitable for seasonal use designs. These can be simple barbecue grills that can easily fit in a portable suitcase or more massive, forged barbecue. Also widely used is the use of electric barbecue facilities, which differ in smoke-free operation, which is very convenient in enclosed gazebos.

The size of the furnace complexes directly depends on the size of the main structure. They can be installed next to the wall or as a separate extension.

Round hearths and rectangular barbecue in the form of an island are placed in the center, and around them form a recreation area table and stools. For small arbors, a corner barbecue or fireplace will look very good.

Important! When buying a barbecue, special attention should be paid to the thickness of the charcoal grill. At high temperatures, it will prevent the deformation of even the thinnest walls of the product, which will significantly extend its life.

What furniture to choose

Chalet style gazebo should be filled with simple and concise furniture. It can be a massive table, chairs or benches made of natural wood. Animal skins are used as chair covers. Elements with leather trim will be appropriate. It is also allowed to use furniture woven from rattan, vines and other materials of natural origin.

Lighting

Like any other interior items of the considered style, the lamps should be made of natural materials and harmoniously fit into the overall concept.

In the chalet, it is customary to use:

• massive wheel-shaped chandeliers;
• lamps with candlesticks;
• lanterns "antique".

Did you know? A massive wooden beam can be replaced with a cheaper false beam, which is lightweight, easy to install and is a visual copy of natural wood.

Lighting elements can be made of wood, metal and glass. For chalet-style lamps, laconicism and restraint are characteristic, they should not contain any decor elements, especially painting. When choosing fixtures, it is important to consider the size of the building area.

A too large and massive chandelier will look ridiculous in a small gazebo, at the same time, a small lamp in a spacious area usually looks lonely. It is important to maintain balance. Traditionally, it is customary to use lamps on the frame in black or brown, with white or beige lampshades. The light should be warm and slightly dim.

Other decorative elements

In the Alpine chalet, the presence of original accessories is mandatory, these include:

• mirrors;
• candlesticks;
• pictures;
• figurines.

Walls and floors can be decorated with animal skins or handmade products. It can be all kinds of woven rugs, knitted panels and tapestries. Tablecloths can also be decorated with embroidery.

For windows, as decoration, you need to pick up curtains from natural fabrics. Linen in a restrained color scheme will look good.

Lively potted plants will fit very harmoniously into the interior. Planters or pots are selected from natural materials such as wood or ceramics.

The chalet style is the perfect solution to create a cozy atmosphere in the gazebo. Following simple rules and recommendations, you can easily recreate the atmosphere of an alpine house with your own hands. A correctly selected design, materials, accessories selected in a single style, furniture and decor elements will create a comfortable and functional gazebo, which will become the highlight of the cottage and the real pride of its owner.