As one who has spent a fair amount of time skiing over the years I truly appreciate one of the honorees that is up for the “Best of Year Awards” from Interior Design Magazine.

In my experience I have often been aghast at the supposed “mountain style” of ski houses, condos, and chalets. Whoever thought that the overdone moose theme or the chintzy log furniture with the wool blanket covered in pine trees was good design? Just because you are in the Rockies and spending time on the slopes doesn’t mean you want the place you are staying to include furniture, dishes, towels, and even the sheets covered in moose stencils and all that is Christmas Red and Hunter Green. Thankfully other designers feel the same.

Up for a “Best of Year” Interior Design award in the Hospitality: Hotel – Boutique category the Bavarian Ski Chalets in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico  display a sense of contemporary style with a flair for the mountain feel that is simply divine. In my opinion they have hit the nail on the head with creating a truly stylish, yet comfortable environment that any traveling skier can appreciate. 

Who wouldn’t want to snuggle up on the window seat with a hot chocolate or gather at the large table for a hearty dinner after a long day of skiing?

The styling in the bedroom is proven to be superb with simple clean lines and my favorite…the barn door for the connecting living space.

We won’t know who the winners are until December but I have my fingers crossed for this one!

Photo credit: www.thebavarian.net