Mountain Edge

Alpine Lodge
Mont-Tremblant, 2013
Alpine Lodge — Mont-Tremblant, 2013

Glass house on a ledge

A family of four with a penchant for the outdoors found their ideal winter getaway in the hills of Mont Tremblant. Designed by Les Ensembliers, this home calls to mind the warm, rustic splendor of the wooden ski lodges in Megève, but gives it a modern edge.

Striking in its simplicity, the main hall features a glass staircase juxtaposed to a custom wooden bookcase and a large table that greets guest as soon they walk in, striking the perfect balance between contemporary and rustic ski lodge atmospheres.

The living room is a study in symmetry, featuring pairs of sofas, ottomans and stools that render the space a pleasing geometry. Mixing patterns, like the diamond-ridged rug and tribal-style upholstery on the ottomans, brings life to the tone-on-tone palette, while the artwork provides an eye-catching pop of color. Large groupings of pillows add hints of soft green and cozy, plush volume to the expansive sofas.

In the open-concept main bedroom, the views are the most important design element. On the bed, soft linens layered with a blanket and chunky knit throw provide plenty of cozy texture, while on the wing chair, a custom pillow fashioned from a vintage fur coat is a playful take on traditional lodge decor.

    “All of these windows are overscaled. They become additional art in the house.”
    —Richard Ouellette
    “This glass house was the perfect inspiration to our decorative story.”
    —Maxime Vandal
    “All of these windows are overscaled. They become additional art in the house.”
    —Richard Ouellette
    “This glass house was the perfect inspiration to our decorative story.”
    —Maxime Vandal