Today we’d like to introduce you to Moira Sedgwick.
Hi Moira, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I founded A Chalet Collective after years working across hospitality, events, and design, where I learned that the spaces people remember most are the ones that make them feel something.
I saw an opportunity in short-term rentals: there were beautiful homes and there were well-run rentals, and rarely were the two truly integrated. So I built A Chalet Collective to bring design and hospitality together.
Today, I design and transform homes into thoughtful, high-performing stays with a strong point of view. I focus on the details that make a space feel layered, effortless, and memorable, from lighting and furniture placement to art, textiles, and the way a guest actually moves through a room.
My goal is always the same: create a home that photographs beautifully, functions effortlessly, feels warm and lived-in, and has enough personality that guests remember it long after they leave.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Definitely not. Any business built around real homes, real guests, and real life is going to hit a few bumps along the way.
Thunderstorms, snowstorms, and other unexpected situations have been some of our best teachers. They pushed me to think beyond how a space looks and really consider how it functions, how prepared it is, and how supported guests feel when plans suddenly change.
Those experiences shaped the way I approach design now. I think about how a space welcomes and embraces a guest, how naturally they can settle in, and whether every detail supports a sense of ease, comfort, and care. The goal is to create homes that feel considered without feeling precious.
The challenges ultimately made A Chalet Collective better. They taught me that thoughtful design is not decoration. It is problem-solving, hospitality, preparation, and creating spaces that are beautiful enough to inspire and practical enough to truly live in.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Our homes have a distinct point of view rooted in warmth, personality, and a deep understanding of how people actually want to live in a space.
I specialize in creating interiors that feel layered, comfortable, and full of character. I love mixing vintage pieces with modern comforts, using natural materials, rich color, pattern, art, and unexpected details that make a home feel collected rather than overly styled. Minimalism and monochromatic spaces have never really been my thing. I would much rather play with texture, contrast, and interesting combinations that give a room life.
I want A Chalet Collective to be remembered for creating spaces that feel joyful, thoughtful, and unmistakably individual. Homes with enough personality to stay with you, and enough comfort to make you want to come back.
What I am most proud of is looking back at the properties we have transformed and seeing those spaces truly lived in, appreciated, and enjoyed. Every project carries a little piece of my heart somewhere between the textures, fabrics, vintage finds, and small details that make a house feel entirely its own.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
One of my favorite memories actually came out of something difficult. Our family home had a fire when I was a teenager, and during the rebuild I got to help choose the design of the house. It was the ’90s, so naturally there was wallpaper, borders, and a very committed color scheme, and I loved every minute of creating a feeling for each room.
Looking back, it was probably my first real taste of interior design and realizing how much a space can shape the way a home feels. My only regret was letting my dad choose the living room furniture. Let’s just say it was the golden age of La-Z-Boy recliners, and he embraced it enthusiastically.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.achaletcollective.com/
- Instagram: achalet.collective
- LinkedIn: moirasedgwick
