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This completely revamped Chattanooga midcentury has bright-yellow accents, a pristine pool, and plenty of vintage charm.

New engineered oak floors and oak cabinetry lend a warmth to the interiors, especially the new open living area containing the kitchen, dining, and living area on the main floor. The glass pendants over the island were made by the father of one of the owners, who owns Pablo Glass in Woodstock, New York.

Now the ceiling framework gives the room more height, and two taller window units flank either side of the bed, adding to the illusion of more height. Pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen hang above the custom white oak bed designed by Lake Flato Architects.

Relocating windows and doors meant the original brick needed to be patched and painted in a lighter terracotta tone. Lake Flato Architects added exterior mahogany accents for a new motif that subtly recalls the previous bright red trim. Office of Tangible Space tapped L.A. artist Ben Medansky to craft custom ceramic house numbers.

There is a long built-in desk and that space which continues into the closet. "The client has to have plenty of privacy while working at home so we added a recessed privacy shade,

Executive armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll surround an Edward Wormley table for Dunbar in the dining area. The chandelier is vintage.

The total cost of the build, including all appliances, plumbing fixtures, and lighting, as well as the milling of trees that were cleared, came to $514,500.

In the kitchen, a Vipp island holds a Gaggenau induction cooktop. The oven is by Bosch, and the hanging LED lights are from PureEdge Lighting.

When Maria Ibañez de Sendadiano and Todd Rouhe decided to build a family retreat in a protected area of upstate New York, their goal was to maximize sustainability and minimize their impact on the land. The longhouse-style dwelling, erected on a raised platform between two seasonal streams, benefits from passive thermal strategies and is powered by solar energy.

A linear skylight illuminates the kitchen, where oak cabinetry, blue wall tile, and dark porcelain counters and flooring create style and comfort for homeowners Bennett, her husband, and her three daughters.

A built-in bench painted a bright orange to match the front door offers warmth, convenience, and a playful vibe for the entrance.

A focus on materiality and minimal lines takes inspired from Japanese architecture.