Designing a Stowe Ski Retreat: A Look Inside

If you’ve ever been to Stowe, Vermont, you know this charming town buzzes with energy, especially during ski season. From mountain adventures to après-ski fun, it’s everything you want from a quintessential New England escape. As interior designers who works in Vermont, we love creating spaces that reflect this vibrant yet cozy lifestyle. In Part I of this series, we toured the main living areas of our Stowe ski house design, including the entry, living, dining, kitchen, and family rooms—plus a peek at the primary suite. Now, let’s venture downstairs to explore the kids’ spaces and some playful details.

A Basement Built for Fun

Things get lively in the basement, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. A black speckled fabric sectional anchors the room, paired with custom ottomans upholstered in our favorite Zak + Fox hunter green striped textile. Plaid wool window treatments add a rustic touch, and we sprinkled in custom green pillows (because mixing fabrics is too much fun). In the guest bath, wood paneling meets bold, blue geometric wallpaper (yes, Zak + Fox again—we might need an intervention).

And then, our favorite part: the bunk room. Custom millwork painted a deep green creates two queen beds and two twin beds, seamlessly integrated with woodwork. A geometric wallpaper brings energy to the space, while watercolor art from a family friend and a reupholstered vintage daybed (a grandmother’s piece reimagined in cheerful yellow stripes) add personal charm. Modern sconces from Anglepoise complete the look.

Stay Tuned for More Vermont Interior Design Inspiration

We wish we could share even more! Our photographer, Elliott Furniss, captured this home beautifully. While you’ll have to wait a year for the full reveal, there’s still time to start planning your own ski chalet dreams. Contact us to collaborate with a Boston interior designer specializing in ski house design and Vermont interior design projects (we travel!). Inquire here.

When designing a space, it’s often the small details that bring everything together. I couldn’t resist snapping a few shots of some incredible vintage rugs that we incorporated into the ski retreat, paired with the perfect backdrop—my own shoes! These rugs are more than just decorative; they tell a story of craftsmanship, history, and personality. Keep an eye out for the unique textures and colors in the photos—they’re proof that a well-chosen rug can be the heart of a room.