As 2024 comes to a close, I’m happy to share this final post of the year on Directorio Deco. This time, I’m diving into the cosy charm of alpine interiors, featuring inspiring homes, timeless furniture, and enchanting wallpaper that brings mountain living to life. Looking back, I’m proud to have written eleven posts this year—quite a leap from the three I managed last year! It’s been such a joy to connect with you all, and I’m so grateful for your support. Here’s to an even more exciting 2025—I can’t wait to share all the ideas and projects I’ve been working on. Happy New Year, and thank you for being part of this journey with me!
Michelle Nussbaumer Gstaad chalet featured in Veranda magazine photography by Melanie Acevedo
1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet & Swiss Alpine Folk Art Pair of Painted Armchairs via 1stDibs.
Mind the Gap Tyrolean & Galtur of Tyrol wallpaper
The ultimate mountain retreat in Cortina d’Ampezzo featured in Elle Decor with photography by Bastian Achard. Architect Natalia Bianchi designed this whimsical alpine chalet for her sister, Alessia Bianchi Bormioli, and her husband, Francesco. The couple purchased a property with captivating mountain views, and Natalia transformed the existing structure into a retreat that blends traditional alpine architecture with imaginative design elements. The renovation emphasised local craftsmanship, with most materials sourced within 15 miles of the house. The interior features hand-painted decorations inspired by St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, reclaimed wood elements, and a Tyrolean wood-panelled room rebuilt as a study. The chalet serves as a family gathering place, combining modern comfort with regional traditions.
Handmade and handpainted reproductions of antique Tyrolese designs by Vangelista 1960.
The most exclusive interiors and iconic places of Cortina are told for the first time in this beautifully illustrated book written by Servane Giol and photography by Mattia Aquila. ‘The queen of the Dolomites. Living in Cortina d’Ampezzo’, published by Marsilio Arte, opens the doors of some of the most exclusive homes of the pearl of the Dolomites, revealing its unmistakable lifestyle.
