Swiss chalet
A complete interior design project for a newly rebuilt 1967 ski chalet in Switzerland. The foundation of the home was designed with a Brutalist approach—featuring exposed concrete, black steel, and glass—while the interiors were carefully curated to soften and balance this stark aesthetic. The design honours the client’s love for Brutalism while creating a warm, inviting retreat that reflects the tastes of both husband and wife.
The result - a striking yet liveable ski retreat—a fusion of Brutalist strength and mid-century warmth, where industrial materials coexist seamlessly with tactile comforts. The space remains deeply personal, with each element chosen to reflect the clients' story while maintaining the architectural integrity of the home.
“WE ARE ABSOLUTELY LOVING IT. IT IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS.... OF COURSE I COULD NOT HAVE ANYONE ELSE CHRISTEN IT. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK... I THINK YOU KNOW HOW DELIGHTED I AM WITH IT..."
BOz M
"You are a fantastic interior designer...thank you so much for all your love and care that you put into our designs. You were patient with us and we love the final result!"
Sarah
"Susan helped us with our two bedroom flat. Susan was very attentive to our needs, our budget and mindful of how we use our space day to day. She delivered exactly what we asked for and provided options for different rooms. Susan was very open to feedback and delivered the plans in a timely manner. I would recommend Susan to anyone who needs help ..."
Flo Farghly
Susan is fantastic! she's in touch with the client's needs, listens intensely, and gives helpful suggestions for not only a stylish place, but also functional and comfortable. she thinks about the aesthetics and beauty, but doesn't forget about the function - particularly how important just the placement of a simple light is! She stretches our imagination and is a great sounding board. she's helped us design the layout from kitchen design to lighting placements and furnishings for the ski chalet in Switzerland.
Caroline Bryant
Highly recommend Susan. She’s extremely thoughtful, thorough and caring about the needs of her client yet will also advise and remain true to the right design balance and principles where needed. The result is an authentic design which includes all of the elements which are truly important to us, combined with a professional finish to give the space the stylish impact we were hoping to achieve. She’s extremely patient, with excellent attention to all details!
- Crystal Friend
As someone who is always cautious about going into any building project, Susan instantly put me at ease with her calm and professional manner. She made sure our project stayed on schedule and in budget and gave us tips on how we could cut costs of which I will be eternally grateful! Her detailed drawings as well as careful and meticulous planning were just what we needed to fully visualise our kitchen and then turn it into a reality. I cannot recommend her more highly and she was a pleasure to work with.
Roger Dawes
We enlisted Susan's help to give our 18 year old kitchen a refresh and make-over whilst keeping the original cupboards and basic layout. Her help was invaluable and she gave me ideas and creative solutions that I would never have thought of on my own. Nothing was too much trouble and she went out of her way to help make our project a success with advice on layouts, appliances, lighting, tiles, colours all whilst keeping in mind the way our family lives and operates. I am absolutely delighted with the results and would not hesitate in recommending Susan Chesney Interiors for any future interior design projects.
Sarah
I recently had the pleasure of working with Susan Chesney, an incredibly talented and professional interior designer, to transform my TV room into a mid-century modern space that was elegant and functional, yet cosy. From start to finish, Susan's expertise and meticulous attention to detail made the entire process a breeze.
Bozena Michalowska
Susan has helped us renovating a mountain chalet in Switzerland. She has designed a floorplan that fits our family lifestyle and carefully planned the design of the rooms. Susan has also taken care of an infinite number of details, from the number and position of electrical sockets to the paint color, from the rooms' layout to the choice of kitchen appliances. Finally she has done a great job decorating and guiding us through the furniture selection.
Susan has been always reliable and made the entire process enjoyable and stress free. The final result is a very cozy and elegant house that reflects our tastes and our needs. Overall we are very happy!
Valerio Bosa
Susan was a pleasure to work with on the full refurb of our Edwardian home and we couldn't be happier with the results! Her designs showcase our home's period features, while incorporating a lot of modern touches. Overall, the aesthetic is exactly what we had in mind and she was able to execute on a tight timeline.
S. Kent
Chalet photos - Haute'Xposure
