Mainardi previously worked with the owners on homes in London and France, so her intimate familiarity with their style and taste streamlined the process and served as a solid jumping-off point for ...

Heaps of snow, minimal sunlight, gusty winds that make you feel like you might as well be at the North Pole … these are some of the reasons we dread winter. But there are, of course, plenty of perks ...

We’re not free of winter’s clutches quite yet but, in the spirit of optimism, we’re embracing cosiness in this week's instalment of The Inside Story and delving into the snug confines of a mountain ...

A well-designed contemporary mountain chalet should be a high-performance home where thoughtfully designed lounge, media, bar ...

Nothing beats the fresh powder, mountain scenery and après refreshments of the world's most iconic ski resorts. While most of us only venture to them for a luxurious getaway, some lucky souls have ...

Any place with a warm fire is a welcome respite after a day on the slopes. But for those with modern taste, the typical ski house — with its chunky lines and a lot of dark wood — can feel closed-in.

Sitting above one of Europe’s most celebrated ski villages, the Omnia forms an angular wood-and-glass apex that echoes the Matterhorn just beyond. A Modernist take on mountainside log cabins, the ...

With winter knocking on the door and the ski season looming large, it’s time to start thinking about where to hit the snow for the holidays. But it’s not just about the snow conditions. The best ski ...

When the crisp winter air sets in each year, daydreams of ski holidays are quick to follow. It’s the feeling of a steaming hot drink in your hands as you watch snowflakes float by, the relief of ...

Toronto firm Atelier Kastelic Buffey has completed a black-and-white ski chalet in Ontario's Blue Mountains, echoing the forms of the area's traditional barns and farmhouses. The residence, dubbed ...

The good news for American skiers is that they can return to the Alps this winter. But for those who really want to have a blow-out ski vacation, there is nothing quite like renting a luxury chalet.

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Villa Vals is designed to be discreet. Bjarne Mastenbroek, the Dutch architect and owner, says his main ...