Apartment in Zermatt: Matterhorn black & white decor — selection, production & delivery

November 12, 2025

Customer Review • Individual • Zermatt • Black & White

For this apartment in Zermatt, the project involved creating a cohesive wall decoration centered around the Matterhorn, the Weisshorn, and the landscapes of Valais.

The owner exclusively wanted black and white mountain photographs, capable of fitting into a bright interior combining light wood, white walls, and contemporary furniture.

I assisted them in selecting the images, choosing the formats, and arranging them in different rooms. I then handled production on matte Dibond aluminium, mounting systems, packaging, and delivery to Zermatt.

A large Matterhorn print in the living area

The main room combines the living room, dining room, and kitchen in a largely open space. The wall above the table allowed for a large-format photograph, visible from both the sofa and the room's entrance.

Bright living room in Zermatt with a large black and white Matterhorn print above the table — General view of the living area: the Matterhorn print structures the dining room while remaining visible from the living room.

The horizontal format matches the width of the table and occupies the wall section without encroaching on the kitchen elements. The black and white creates a sharp contrast with the walls, while the grays of the landscape complement the chairs and furniture.

Front view of the black and white Matterhorn print installed above the dining table — Front view: the print is centered in relation to the table and the wall, under the horizontal opening of the mezzanine.

This second view provides a better perception of the proportions. The print remains wide enough to be present in the room, while maintaining regular spacing on all four sides.

Prints visible on both levels of the apartment

The apartment has a mezzanine open to the living room. The decoration therefore had to work at multiple heights and remain cohesive when simultaneously viewing the main level and the upper floor.

Wooden mezzanine in an apartment in Zermatt with two black and white Matterhorn prints — From the living room, the prints on the main level and the mezzanine echo each other throughout the apartment's height.

Despite the historical file name, this image does not show a hallway: it presents the mezzanine and the relationship between the two floors. The print placed high up becomes a landmark, framed by the wooden structure and the glass railing.

Two bedrooms, two different compositions

In the bedrooms, the choice was not for a single print centered above the bed. Two complementary photographs were installed in each room to create a more dynamic ensemble.

Cohesion comes from the black and white treatment, but also from the repetition of several elements: Matterhorn silhouettes, rocky ridges, glaciers, and vast expanses of snow.

First bedroom: two Valais landscapes arranged on perpendicular walls around the headboard.

The first print is placed above the headboard, while the second occupies the wall near the window. This arrangement allows both sides of the room to be decorated without creating an overly symmetrical composition.

Second bedroom: two views of the Matterhorn installed on either side of the wall corner.

In this bedroom, the two prints are intentionally separated. One shows the Matterhorn in a more detailed landscape, while the other relies on a more minimalist composition dominated by snow and the mountain's silhouette.

Photographs selected for the project

The selection combined different views of the Matterhorn and the Valais Alps, in order to maintain visual unity without repeating the exact same image in each room.

Why black and white works in this apartment

It creates continuity between rooms. The photographs belong to the same visual family, even when landscapes and framing differ.
It matches existing materials. The grays of the images complement light wood, white walls, and anthracite kitchen elements.
It enhances the graphic quality of the mountains. Ridges, glaciers, and snowy areas become more legible without color competing with the furniture.
It allows for varying formats. Panoramas, horizontal landscapes, and more compact compositions can coexist without disrupting the overall balance.

Choosing formats and hanging height

The format should not be chosen solely based on the wall surface. It is also important to consider the furniture, openings, available clearance, and other prints visible from the room.

Above a table, the width of the print should be consistent with the furniture's width without exceeding it.
In a bedroom, prints can be centered above the bed or distributed on several walls, as in this project.
In an open space with a mezzanine, the rendering from both the lower level and the upper floor must be checked.
The hanging height should be adjusted to the main viewpoint rather than applied identically in all rooms.

To prepare your project, you can consult the guide on choosing the format of a photo print .

Production and delivery of prints to Zermatt

Once the photographs and formats were validated, the prints were prepared on matte Dibond aluminium with their hanging system, then packaged for delivery to Switzerland.

The matte finish was particularly suitable for this apartment, which has numerous windows, pendants, and several directed lights. It limits reflections without completely eliminating those produced by a light placed directly in front of the print.

You will find more information on the support and mounting systems in the guide to aluminium Dibond photo prints .

Are you preparing a decoration project in Switzerland?

Are you hesitating between several images or formats? I can help you build a coherent selection and create simulations from photographs of your interior.

To prepare the study, send two or three photographs of each wall, a reference measurement, and links to the artworks that interest you.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you manage production and delivery in Switzerland?

Yes. After validating the images and formats, the prints can be produced with their hanging system, packaged, and shipped to the specified address. The conditions and cost of delivery depend on the number of prints, their dimensions, and the destination.

Should the same photograph be used in all rooms?

No. It is generally more interesting to select several complementary images, linked by an atmosphere, a mountain range, a palette, or a common treatment like black and white.

Can two prints be installed in a bedroom?

Yes. They can be placed on the same wall or on two perpendicular walls. The key is to maintain consistency in dimensions, light, and style.

Does matte Dibond eliminate all reflections?

No. The matte finish helps limit reflections compared to a glossy surface, but the orientation of windows and lighting remains important.

For this project in Zermatt, AluArtMountains provided consultation, selection, production of prints on matte Dibond aluminium, their preparation, and delivery. On-site installation is carried out by the client or their chosen service provider.