Old Chalet Refurbishment by Bergdorf & Nick Ruef // Bernese Oberland, Switzerland.

 

For years now I’ve been telling you about my love for beautiful historic buildings. Funnily enough this hasn’t change since I last spoke about it. I’m hoping you don’t mind me sharing yet another fantastic example of a building where the sprit of the original house was beautifully preserved, while crafting a vibrant contemporary home overflowing with charm and character. Is there a better combination to be had? I think not.

 

 

Located in Interlaken in Bernese Oberland (Bernese Highlands) in Switzerland, this beautiful 200 year-old farmhouse dates back to early 1800s. In 1890, the property was turned into a country house. This year, the chalet was lovingly refurbished by Zürich-based agency Bergdorf in collaboration with Berne-based architect Nick Ruef.

 

 

So many beautiful things about this home that I love. The overall character has both feet firmly in the past, although there are number of moments where contemporary furniture and lighting pieces create a lovely tension and provide a real sense of joy within the space. Each rooms makes me feel like I want to curl up in a chair and stay there forever. A beautiful balance between the sense of formality and a warm, inviting, and nurturing interior. 10 points from me.

Oh yes, and more images in the gallery below. I simply couldn’t resist including them all! It’s ok, you can thank me later…

 

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[Photos by Martin Guggisberg. Images courtesy of Bergdorf and Flodeau.]

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13 Responses

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   Leigh Johnson April 30, 2013

   What I love about this most is the colour palette and that the owner doesn’t need every surface to be perfect, I love the honesty of the history and that they have been true to the design and era, yet it is elegantly contemporary.

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     yellowtrace April 30, 2013

     What I love the most about this post it your comment Leigh. Thank you – so beautifully said x

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   Siobhain O'Leary April 30, 2013

   I am in love with this place what a beautiful palette – so beautifully framed by great shots. It is like looking at a Vermeer painting

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     yellowtrace April 30, 2013

     Vermeer painting? That’s precisely what this space feels like! Thanks Siobhain x

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   Jason Wren April 30, 2013

   The contrast of colours here is really eye catching. Really inspirational to look through this photo set.

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   Lauren Macer April 30, 2013

   Those colours are sublime. I just can’t stop looking through these images. Amazing.

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   NicholasHarvey May 1, 2013

   The (awful) PVC waste pipe is the only incongruous element in an otherwise beautiful job…but I just can’t unsee it.

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     Houlmann Stéphane September 3, 2013

     Dear Nicholas
     You are absolutely right… I only realised this ugly white thing when I saw it on the picture… I will replace it ;-), Stéphane

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    Chalet Gstaad February 13, 2014

    Awesome collection…i really like all these pics..interour designing is just superb…awesome color combination..

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