Le Sarto: 8 Design Ideas to Steal from a Chalet in the French Alps

In 1925, Baroness Noémie de Rothschild hired architect Henry Jacques Le Même to build a chalet in Megève, then a rural village in the French Alps. The mountain home, with its double pitched roof and stone foundation, was the first of nearly 250 Le Même designed in the area, transforming it into the high-end ski resort it is today. Now, luxe vacation rental co. Iconic House has added one of the original Art Deco lodges to its collection of luxury home rentals, naming it Le Sarto and offering travelers the opportunity to stay within its historic carved-wood walls.

The seven-bedroom property’s recent update by Paris-based interior design studio Claves honors Le Même’s distinctive style, layering existing geometric lines and playful, figurative art with new versions. “We infused it with the Iconic House DNA by collaborating with contemporary artists, reviving the architect’s original furniture, and maintaining modern comfort and conviviality at the heart of the home,” says cofounder Robin Michel. Here are eight design ideas to steal from the delightfully Alpine project.

Photography by Mr. Tripper.

1. Lean into an Alpine aesthetic.

2. Combine reds, pinks, and greens.

3. Consider a mural.

4. Add hand-painted details to millwork.

5. Create cozy bed alcoves.

6. Bring mosaics into the bathroom.

7. Curate a bunk bed experience.

8. Go for an unexpected ceiling.

For more, head to Le Sarto.

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