The design of the sleek open kitchen was a collaboration between Allison and Katherine Hildebrand of Studio Kitchens & Design. They selected Kittchen Craft Cabinetry's flat Summit doors (made from maple & stained a charcoal hue) and door handles from Snaildero, achieving, says Hildebrand: "a...

Black-framed casement windows invite natural light to flood the interior space, which projects a bold colour palette of black, white and espresso. The airy great room features a commanding six-meter-high coffered ceiling, which was designed to mirror a Kuka sectional sofa with adjustable backs from...

The exterior is illuminated by Hinkley light fixtures from McLaren Lighting (the company also supplied all interior Hubbardron Forge lighting); the front door is accented with stucco pillars from August Exteriors, along with Western Red Cedar beams and pine soffits.

A support pillar finished in a black pebbled surface discreetly separates the dining space from the great room. The intimate dining area is grounded by striking black feature wall. The dining space showcases leather chairs and an Italian glass table.

A stylish staircase leads the way from the great room to the bedroom upstairs.

French doors lead to a 93-square-meter wraparound deck, where a sunken seating area and gas fire pit reflect a keen penchant for outdoor living.

French doors lead to a 93-square-meter wraparound deck, where a sunken seating area and gas fire pit reflect a keen penchant for outdoor living.

A stylish staircase leads the way from the great room to the bedroom upstairs.

A stylish staircase leads the way from the great room to the bedroom upstairs.

A stylish staircase leads the way from the great room to the bedroom upstairs.

A stylish staircase leads the way from the great room to the bedroom upstairs.

A stylish staircase leads the way from the great room to the bedroom upstairs.

A stylish staircase leads the way from the great room to the bedroom upstairs.

The Avant by Alair Homes is a beautifully built hillside home that balances cutting-edge, contemporary style with raw natural beauty, Standing in the stunning great room, gazing through the windows at the trees beyond, one feels as though they've stepped through the doors of an exclusive mountain...

The Avant by Alair Homes is a beautifully built hillside home that balances cutting-edge, contemporary style with raw natural beauty, Standing in the stunning great room, gazing through the windows at the trees beyond, one feels as though they've stepped through the doors of an exclusive mountain...

The Avant by Alair Homes is a beautifully built hillside home that balances cutting-edge, contemporary style with raw natural beauty, Standing in the stunning great room, gazing through the windows at the trees beyond, one feels as though they've stepped through the doors of an exclusive mountain...

The Avant by Alair Homes is a beautifully built hillside home that balances cutting-edge, contemporary style with raw natural beauty, Standing in the stunning great room, gazing through the windows at the trees beyond, one feels as though they've stepped through the doors of an exclusive mountain...

The exterior is illuminated by Hinkley light fixtures from McLaren Lighting (the company also supplied all interior Hubbardron Forge lighting); the front door is accented with stucco pillars from August Exteriors, along with Western Red Cedar beams and pine soffits.

The exterior is illuminated by Hinkley light fixtures from McLaren Lighting (the company also supplied all interior Hubbardron Forge lighting); the front door is accented with stucco pillars from August Exteriors, along with Western Red Cedar beams and pine soffits.