Chalet Figurines Collection

The same house in several sizes is easier to arrange than a mismatched collection. Our chalet figurines come in a few silhouettes, from eight to eighteen centimeters, with gold roofs, ridged roofs and in a Ginger version.

Measure before choosing

Most names include the height of the house, which avoids unpleasant surprises on a narrow shelf. Compare this height with the clearance above the shelf, not just its length. Check the depth too: a large house needs support, otherwise it ends up on the edge.

Light on the gilding

A gold roof only comes alive under raking light: a lamp set to one side, a candle in front, a wall sconce. Against the light, the same roof becomes a dark mass and the relief disappears. Place the gold houses on the side of the light source, and the ridged roofs on the other, where the relief speaks for itself.

Arrange by families

Group the gold roofs together and the Ginger houses with each other, rather than alternating every other house. An odd-numbered group, three or five, looks better than an evenly spaced row. Offset the facades slightly so each shows an angle, which gives the group the look of a hamlet.

Frequently asked questions

What height for a shelf with twenty centimeters of clearance?

Stay under fourteen centimeters, so there's some air above the roof. An eighteen centimeter house would fill the space and look cramped, even if it fits.

What surface should they sit on?

A shelf, a console or a mantelpiece all work, as long as the surface is stable and flat. A tray underneath frames the scene and lets you move the whole group in one go.

How do you judge a model whose name doesn't give a size?

Check the height on the product page, then compare it with the houses already in place. It's the difference between two neighboring heights, more than the measurement itself, that shapes the effect.