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Part 1 — Legal structures, alpine climate & designing for absence Buying a second home in Switzerland is rarely a purely rational decision. The mountain air. The silence. The architecture. Whether in Verbier, Zermatt, Crans-Montana, or a smaller village in Valais, it represents lifestyle, stability, and long-term value. But renovating a secondary residence in Switzerland is fundamentally different from furnishing a home in town. The most expensive mistakes rarely look dramati

In renovation and construction projects, interior design is often associated with visual appeal and comfort. In professional practice, particularly when working with older properties, design decisions are informed by a broader understanding of the building itself, including existing systems, technical constraints, and overall condition. Fire safety provisions, ageing water systems, and obsolete infrastructure are not always immediately visible, yet they influence how a renova

There are places that change how you feel the moment you arrive. For many people, that place is the mountains. The shift is almost immediate, deeper breaths and a sense of space returning. A secondary home in the mountains is more than a retreat, it is an environment that quietly supports your wellbeing. Research and design thinking both confirm something people have understood for centuries, mountain living benefits the body and the soul. As an interior designer working in S

The kitchen is more than a place to prepare food. It’s where life happens. It’s where mornings begin, where conversations unfold, and where friends and family gather at the end of the day. A good kitchen isn’t just functional. It’s the heart of the home, the space that connects people through everyday rituals. For generations, kitchens have reflected how we live. Once closed off and purely practical, they’ve evolved into open, welcoming spaces that mix function and beauty. To

There’s something deeply comforting about wood in a home. It brings warmth, character and a calm that few other materials can match. In Switzerland, wood has always been more than a design choice. It’s part of the landscape, part of everyday life. From the tall Alpine forests to the valleys below, wood has shaped how homes look, feel and even smell. Walk into a Swiss chalet and you’ll notice it right away. The walls are wrapped in rich wooden panels, each one slightly differe

If there’s one thing that can completely change how a home feels yet often goes unnoticed, it’s lighting. You can have the nicest furniture and the best colours, but if the lighting is off, the whole space can feel flat. The way light hits a wall, bounces off materials, and plays with texture can truly bring a room to life. When I start a new project, I think beyond furniture and paint colours. I watch how natural light moves through the space during the day, then plan how to

In the mountains, architecture and landscape speak the same language. The snow, the shifting light, the scent of wood smoke, everything shapes the way people build and live. Modern Alpine interiors are born from this relationship with nature. They are not about nostalgia or heavy chalet décor, but about balance, authenticity and calm. A way of living that feels both grounded and free. This design philosophy takes what has always defined mountain life, wood, stone, warmth and