It is hard to believe that twenty years have gone by since Nicky Dobree embarked on the renovation of a 300 year old farmstead on the edge of a small farming community called Les Gets in Haute Savoie in France. Today you would not recognise it either. Les Gets has turned into a prosperous chic skiing destination. Huge investment has transformed this sleepy little hamlet into a fashionable resort with high end shops, designer brands, bars and restaurants catering for the global rich whilst still...
It is hard to believe that twenty years have gone by since Nicky Dobree embarked on the renovation of a 300 year old farmstead on the edge of a small farming community called Les Gets in Haute Savoie in France. Today you would not recognise it either. Les Gets has turned into a prosperous chic skiing destination. Huge investment has transformed this sleepy little hamlet into a fashionable resort with high end shops, designer brands, bars and restaurants catering for the global rich whilst still retaining its authentic charm.
It is here that an English couple bought a plot of land right on the edge of the piste yet a stones throw from the centre of town and invested in a new build chalet. They approached Nicky Dobree - the internationally acclaimed British interior designer - to help them with the design and build. Working closely with her French team, Nicky designed each and every space, detailing the architectural elements that will bring the chalet to life, to become the clients new home in which to enjoy time with family and friends.
Built from the ground up over 800m2 and 6 floors, it has all that you would ever need from a luxury chalet including indoor pool, spa, gym, cinema room, wine cellar, panelled dining room, a very large master suite complete with real fire and a seating area plus 6 further ensuite bedrooms and a living area that spans the entire top floor with far reaching views over the village and onto the piste.
Using a palette of natural materials Nicky combined these to dramatic effect within the space. The central lift shaft acts as the spine of the building and is clad in leather spanning all 6 floors. On the side facing the lift doors is an internal stone wall that runs the full height of the chalet. Each landing appears to float seamlessly and acts as a link between the left and the right side of the building. A slim shaft of light from above casts natural daylight through the floors. Glass balustrades topped with a bronze handrail keep the spaces light and give you views through into the spaces beyond. The walls and ceilings are clad in timber for chalet chic, warmth and comfort.
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