5 decorating secrets for creating a chalet-chic theme in your home

Using items like sheepskin rugs and alpine scents, discover how to evoke a luxurious and cosy atmosphere in your home using these chalec-chic design tips.

Any decorator worth their salt will tell you it's all about the details.

• When you pay attention to the tiny decorating details that make up a theme, the whole room can be brought together in expert fashion.

The first step on your journey to creating a chalet-chic theme is to clear out the clutter.

• Once you have successfully made some space, figure out the elements that you would like to keep before making your checklist for new accents.
• You might want to include fragrant candles housed in wood and nickel lanterns or a stunning canvas featuring a rugged backdrop.
• If you are fortunate to have a real fireplace, lay your firewood in a statement-making iron log holder.

From sheepskin rugs at the end of your bed to voluptuous fake furs thrown over the couch, the ethos of chalet-chic is based in being warm and comfortable after an adrenaline-fuelled day outdoors.

• Place slippers at the entryway of your home to encourage guests to remove their footwear.
• In the bathroom, accent with luxuriously piled hand towels.

Go the extra mile and add a fragrance to your home that resembles the pure, fresh scent of the mountains.

• When choosing essential oils and candles, look out for fragrances such as mountain pine, spruce fir, juniper berry, balsamic and lemon balm to create an energizing and uplifting atmosphere.

Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with strategically placed, ambient mood lighting.

• In addition to ceiling lights, consider using a mix of floor lamps, downlights and candles secured in hurricane lamps.

From wood flooring adorned with cow-hide rugs to versatile wooden cabinets and dining tables, add a rustic edge to your chalet-chic theme by placing a few carefully chosen pieces of robust furniture around the focal point of the room.