Chalet Style Floor Plans
A Romantic Ideal of Contemporary Swiss Architecture
Chalets originated in the Alps and are distinguished by exposed structural members called half-timbering that are both functional and serve as decoration. Chalets were part of the Exotic Revival movement in American architecture that took the simple square of the Greek Revival form and added embellishments influenced by countries abroad. Chalets gained popularity in the mid-19th century throughout the United States, borrowing from a romantic ideal of contemporary Swiss architecture.
The roof of a chalet is low-pitched with wide, overhanging eaves. This architectural element influenced Craftsman and Prairie house styles later in the early 20th century. There is almost always a front gable featuring highly decorative woodwork at the fasciaboard. The upper floor of a chalet usually projects beyond the story below, with a balcony at the front of the house for leisure and entertaining. The balcony often has a balustrade that is constructed of a flat, cut-out panel, adding to the gingerbread charm.
This style of house was traditionally painted on the exterior with murals or faux architectural elements representing quoins, shutters, or ornamental design around windows and doors. Further interest may be added with vertical board-and-batten siding. The Chalet style would make the perfect mountain home for its use of natural materials and allure of the grand Alps.
The floor plan of Chalet style houses tend to have less square footage, as they are typically used for vacation homes. That being said, two or more stories are possible with bedrooms on the upper floors that open to the balcony and maximize fairy tale views. The first floor could have an open plan with a central fireplace warming the interior and a spacious kitchen for entertaining guests. Provide 360 degree views with a spacious rear deck to complement the second floor balconies.
Similar Styles: Bungalow, Cottage, A-Frame, Vacation, Porches.
Chalet Matching Plans (76)
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Super Chalet
- Style:
- Chalet
- Size:
- 1,614 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 26’
- Depth:
- 42’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Country Home
- Style:
- Cottage
- Size:
- 1,356 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 28’
- Depth:
- 28’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Country Home
- Style:
- New American
- Size:
- 2,102 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 44’
- Depth:
- 40’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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New American Home
- Style:
- New American
- Size:
- 2,586 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 30’
- Depth:
- 34’
- Baths:
- 3
- Beds:
- 5
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Cottage Home
- Style:
- Cottage
- Size:
- 1,146 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 35’
- Depth:
- 60’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 2
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Country Home
- Style:
- New American
- Size:
- 1,861 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 26’
- Depth:
- 28’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Country Home
- Style:
- New American
- Size:
- 1,984 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 26’
- Depth:
- 28’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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New American Home
- Style:
- New American
- Size:
- 1,385 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 28’
- Depth:
- 26’
- Baths:
- 1
- Beds:
- 2
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Country Home
- Style:
- New American
- Size:
- 1,742 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 32’
- Depth:
- 46’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 2
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Cottage Home
- Style:
- Chalet
- Size:
- 3,276 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 38’
- Depth:
- 40’
- Baths:
- 3
- Beds:
- 6
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Country Home
- Style:
- Chalet
- Size:
- 1,680 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 35’
- Depth:
- 40’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Great View From the Back Deck
- Style:
- Country
- Size:
- 2,304 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 42’
- Depth:
- 56’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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The Stony Brook
- Style:
- Chalet
- Size:
- 1,468 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 26’
- Depth:
- 46’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Three Bedroom French Country
- Style:
- French Country
- Size:
- 2,595 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 91’
- Depth:
- 73’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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European Country Castle
- Style:
- French Country
- Size:
- 3,052 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 72’
- Depth:
- 82’
- Baths:
- 3
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Impressively Spacious Layout
- Style:
- New American
- Size:
- 2,021 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 35’
- Depth:
- 35’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
