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The focal point is a deep soaking tub clad in marble. Abundant walnut cabinetry and a marble counter adhere to the predominant material palette. The flooring is stained oak.

The counters and backsplash are Imperial white marble, and the hood vent received a custom metal surround.

The expansive new kitchen has a generous sliding glass door to the yard and cabinetry is outfitted in plain-sawn walnut. "The wood is close in tone to the existing mahogany woodwork, but it has a more expressive grain," says Chadbourne. "We used it at all new cabinetry in flat, flush panels. The walnut’s grain character is the design element rather than the cabinetry construction details."

The house's interior includes no drywall, its structural walls also becoming part of the aesthetic.

The main circulation staircase is crafted completely from timber. This materiality is echoed in the large bespoke storage wall that runs beside it.

Not willing to sacrifice aesthetics for cost, Christie spent $2,000 on a wood-burning stove. "I could have gotten a propane stove for free, but it would have been ugly,

A see-through entry hall joins the living areas with a bedroom wing.

A fully screened in porch provides a wonderful place to host dinner and watch the sun set over the neighboring mountains.

A commodious picnic table makes eating alfresco a beloved family ritual.

New wood cladding, dyed black, was fit to the house's original frame.

One of the serene bedrooms, where outdoor views are precisely framed.

The palette is understated throughout the house, including the kitchen, where stools define an intimate nook.

Made-in-Québec Cambrian granite graces the countertops, a good-looking yet durable choice. The large freestanding pantry cleverly incorporates the refrigerator.

Eliminating the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room was a challenge, forcing Dupont Blouin to reconsider mechanical and electrical logistics.

Glenrock tiles in light grey provide dramatic contrast against the freestanding tub by Victoria + Albert. Juilland used the same tiles, though in a darker shade, on the inside of the shower.

Juilland reused the existing cabinets but added custom fronts. The countertops are concrete and the fixtures are from California Faucets.

The refrigerator is Sub-Zero, the cooktop and hood are Viking, and the oven is Miele.

The wall beneath the stairs holds hidden storage, including an Enomatic wine dispenser and Sub-Zero refrigerated drawers.