Steal This Look: An Alpine Apartment in Vals, Switzerland

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Nestled in the mountains of Vals, Switzerland, Brücke 49 is a pension including a series of semi-served apartments for longer term rent. Designed by Ruth Kramer, the Stuba apartment features a soft grey palette and charmingly mix-and-match elements that feel distinctly European. Here we detail some of those key elements to recreate the look stateside or elsewhere.

Above: The apartment is defined by a main room split into modest dining and living sections. Photograph from Brücke 49: A Perennial Design Favorite in Vals, Switzerland, 10 Years On. Above: Two lounge chairs in shearling and velvet face the wood-burning stove. Photograph from Brücke 49: A Perennial Design Favorite in Vals, Switzerland, 10 Years On.

Paint

Above: A similar warm white paint is Farrow & Ball’s School House White No. 291.

Lighting

Above: The Jielde Signal Floor Lamp in Mouse Grey is $744 at Horne. Above: For a similar pendant light, the Verve Shell Pendant Large in Gunmetal and Gold is $570 at Shades of Light. Above: The Noguchi Akari 3A Table Lamp is $425 at Noguchi Shop.

Furniture & Appliances

Above: A similar version to the grey shearling-upholstered chair is the original Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Gotland Sheepskin, designed in 1940. Another option is the Ingeborg Lounge Chair for $7,435 at Rouse Home. Above: The Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic in Java Brown Velvet is $4,419 at Hansen Interiors. Above: Similar to the leather-upholstered Thonet chairs surrounding the table, the Michael Thonet for Ton Era Armchair in Black is available at Design Within Reach for $595. Above: The Michael Thonet for Ton Era Chair in Matte White is $495 at Design Within Reach. Above: The True North TN10 Wood Stove is $1,464 at North Country Fire.

Decor

Above: The Jute Boucle Rug, shown in Flax, is $1,149 for the large 10-by-14 size at West Elm. Above: The Hawkins New York Simple Linen 22-by-22 Inch Pillow is $128. Above: For a similar wall plate where two halves are combined, the Seletti Hybrid Diomira Serving Plate is €114 at Architecture and Design.

For more unique living-dining rooms, see our posts:

• Steal This Look: An Organized Loft, Japanese Style
• Steal This Look: A Gallery-Like Living Room in Massachusetts
• Steal This Look: A Well-Composed Music Room in Los Angeles
• Steal This Look: A Lush Country Living Room in the Canadian Wilds

N.B.: This story originally appeared on February 21, 2023 and has been updated with new links, products, and pricing.