MARIÁNSKÁ Mountain country house
The original building was an old log cabin, but its condition left no room for renovation. Instead of compromises, a new mountain holiday rental was created — one that respects the surrounding landscape without trying to create a false historical backdrop.
The interior is built on a combination of natural wood, concrete, large open spaces and calm materials that work equally well during the winter season and summer mountain stays.
Open living space
The main living area is open all the way up to the ridge and connects the lounge, dining room and kitchen into one large shared space. Wood was used almost everywhere — on the walls, ceilings and built-in furniture. That is precisely why we deliberately left it off the floor. The hard, uniform floor surface calms the entire interior and prevents the chalet from feeling cluttered or overly rustic. The result is a mountain interior that remains cosy, yet contemporary and clean.
A kitchen with views of the countryside
The kitchen connects directly to the living area and, like the lounge, takes advantage of the double-height ceiling. Large windows frame views of the surrounding forests and bring the ever-changing mountain light into the interior throughout the day.
The focal point of the space is a large dining table designed for group stays of larger parties of guests. The combination of oak wood, black details and delicate plaster surfaces keeps the interior simple and timeless.
Hallway built for mountain living
The entrance area is not merely a representative space. A rental chalet must also function during the winter season, when skis, wet clothing or firewood are brought inside.
Bedroom with a glass-enclosed bathroom
The bedrooms are calmer than the communal areas of the house, but follow the same material language. Wood, muted colours and a minimum of distracting elements create the atmosphere of mountain accommodation without unnecessary styling. The bathrooms combine stone, textured plasters and black details. A freestanding stone vessel sink or a backlit mirror shift the whole space more in the direction of a private wellness experience.
Apartment with a private kitchen
The guesthouse also includes more self-contained apartments with their own kitchen. Even these smaller spaces work with the same principles as the main part of the house — simplicity, quality materials and a connection to the surrounding landscape.
A green facade in the forest
The architecture of the house was designed by Klanc architekti. Our work followed on from the design concept and sought to keep the interior just as calm and natural as the building itself. You can read about how we build on the work of architects who came before us in a separate article.
We chose a green timber facade combined with a dark roof and a stone plinth — this combination helps the chalet blend naturally into the surrounding forest rather than drawing attention to itself.
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by Radka - 11. 5. 2026