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Houzz Tour: A Rustic Ski Chalet with a Bright and Airy Vibe

A holiday home in Wyoming is brightened up with plenty of greys and blues while still retaining its rustic charm

Becky Harris 9 November 2014

Houzz Contributor. Hi there! I live in a 1940s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected." I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia.

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‘It was dead, and we needed to bring it to life,’ says Jennifer Prugh Visosky of this rustic ski chalet. Having sat empty for a few years before her clients bought it, the house was dark and dated. Jennifer, of Grace Home Design, worked closely with one of the homeowners; they started by going on a New York City shopping trip together so the designer could get a good sense of her personal style. ‘She loves grey, blues and pops of honey,’ Jennifer says. ‘She really wanted the house to be a space where she and her family felt embraced.’

Scrambling to get things together in time for a big extended-family Christmas at the house, Jennifer brightened things up, balanced the rustic nature of the space with clean lines and brought in light touches of whimsy and her client’s favourite hues. ‘My client had a big hand in the design; she really helped to make it a very personal home,’ the designer says.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here This is the holiday home of a couple who lives in Texas
Location Jackson, Wyoming
Size 4 bedrooms, 4½bathrooms
Interior Designer Jennifer Prugh Visosky of Grace Home Design

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The house pays subtle tribute to its location through contemporary and whimsical takes on Western ski cabin style. Instead of a moose trophy or a crossed pair of snowshoes hanging on the wall, it begins with a duck lamp.

‘We love this little guy,’ Jennifer says of the quirky light. The lamp makes a strong first impression, letting you know that the mood will be light and comfortable. This feathered friend sits atop a beautifully crafted console table by BDDW that has plenty of room for hiding winter gear.

The rug is hide but doesn’t have the usual hide shape. The custom geometric pattern transforms it into a more modern way to present the popular Western element.

Art, Alexandra Eldridge. Rug, Kyle Bunting. Console table, BDDW. Lamp, Porta Romana.

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In the main living space, the dining area, kitchen and living room are all open to one another. The homeowner was eager to lighten up the space, so they painted the walls white. ‘It helps bounce the light around so much,’ Jennifer says. ‘The house was already pretty rustic with the wood ceilings, beams and stone wall.’

The dining table’s location was a no-brainer. ‘My clients wanted one large enough to comfortably seat eight people,’ she says. To match the scale of the table, she had a sculptural light by Jonathan Browning customised to a large size. If you squint (really hard), it looks like a contemporary interpretation of an antler chandelier.

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‘My client absolutely loves blue,’ Jennifer says. She brought in blue tones via the dining chair fabric and the butterfly artwork. Lighter browns and creams inspired by the woods complete the colour palette.

Art, Hunt Slonem. Timber Dining Table, Troscan Design + Furnishings. Jet Armchairs and Laxamana Side Chairs, Bright, covered in fabric by Kirkby Design.

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For the living room, Jennifer and her client chose comfortable pieces that wouldn’t make the room feel overstuffed. The lounge chairs are the homeowner’s favourites, as she can sink in without feeling swallowed.

‘My client is petite, so when we went shopping together, she sat on a ton of sofas. This one has the depth and dimensions that felt just right to her,’ Jennifer says. She had it custom made and used a leather that nods to Western style in a very subtle way.

The designer defined the living room with another hide rug. ‘We pulled in all the tones we’d used in the room and added lighter whites and creams,’ she says. The funky gold lamp adds a little jazz. ‘It no longer echoes in here, and the room feels balanced.’

Leonardo Chairs and sofa, Berman Rosetti. Chair fabric, Mark Alexander for Romo. Sofa leather, GH Leathers. Meteorite Lamp, Flair.

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The homeowners didn’t want to renovate the kitchen, which has a barn-wood, rustic look and is tucked into the back of the space. Jennifer added new contemporary and comfortable upholstered bar stools to tie the design of the rest of the space to the kitchen.

Elysian Bar Stools, Lawson-Fenning.

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Likewise, the bathrooms were still in good shape. Jennifer simply added this wall covering in the downstairs cloakroom.

Wallpaper, Thibault.

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‘My client didn’t want a TV in the living room, so she decided to turn this office into a media room,’ Jennifer says. She designed a bespoke corner sofa to fit the space exactly, adding a cosy faux-fur-covered ottoman. The artwork’s chevron pattern plays off the sofa fabric and enlivens the space.

Art, Kollabs. Sofa, custom. Berman/Rosetti, upholstered in Brentano fabric.

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In a kids’ bathroom upstairs, enjoyed by the couples’ nieces and nephews, Jennifer added a graphic ski-theme fabric in the form of window shades.

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The master bedroom has a sophisticated mix of vintage and custom pieces. Contemporary takes on Western style include a shaggy, sheep-like chair; a warm palette of the owner’s favourite honey colours; and wood grain. Unexpected pops of amethyst come in via matching glass lamps on the nightstands.

Art, Mike Piggott Studio. Bed, Newport by Troscan Design + Furnishings, upholstered in Twist fabric by Kirkby. Lake Side Table, BDDW. Cutie Chair, Munna. Glass Blob Lamp, Porta Romana. Duvet and shams, Custom by Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric. Polka dot bolster, Designers Guild.

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The grey wood grain continues on this sophisticated desk, which serves as a vanity unit. A sheepskin-topped Lucite bench continues the mix of Western and contemporary styles.

Desk, The New Traditionalists. Stool, 1stdibs.

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In a guest bedroom, a whimsical large-scale Polaroid piece adds antlers to the design in an amusing, creative way.

Jennifer loves mixing unexpected patterns, particularly in bedding. ‘I love to play around with bedding; the plaid and rosette fabrics make it contemporary, rustic and whimsical at once,’ she says.

Faux rabbit fur and timber stools and sculptural reading lamps add funky rustic touches.

Artwork, GI ArtLab via Grand Image. Bed, Nathalie by Flou. Bed upholstery fabric, Pollack. Nightstands, Vervano. Pillows, custom from Perry Design. Check fabric, Kirkby. Stools, Bleu Nature.

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‘I wanted something whimsical and inviting with a touch of sass for this small guest bedroom,’ Jennifer says. A fantastic fox painting adds a contemporary and sassy take on wildlife art. The floor lamp is a space saver that provides reading light. While the room is whimsical, the fabrics are luxurious. The main pattern comes from the bed’s upholstery, while a mix of needlework adorns the bed. Simple Roman shades block the light when needed.

Art, “Mr. Fox” by GI ArtLab via Grand Image. Bed, Swoop from DwellStudio in Nobilis fabric. Bedding fabric, Dorian Bahr. Nightstands, Vivian by Vervano. Table lamp, Flair. Floor lamp, Bleu Nature. Roman shade fabric, C & C Milano.

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itsmeleisa

I can't stop scrolling this house. I have come back to it 3 times. I love it. The view from the window next to the chair with a buffalo pillow is so dreamy!

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JillyB

It is beautiful; it is unique; it is clever and creative and it is a bit over the top for a "ski house". Designer did a great job making the clients' visions into reality. I would say that it's easy to do all of this with an open check book.

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