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In the primary bathroom, Harlow sconces from Schoolhouse Electric hang above a double vanity from Restoration Hardware. The green subway tiles are from Nemo.

A Ferm Pond mirror and a pop of color enliven the entry.

The home's centerpiece is its ridge-beam skylight, which extends over the living room and expanded kitchen.

A special finish brings out the grain in the kitchen's walnut cabinetry.

To pay homage to the home’s era, the couple chose a midcentury-inspired Pacific Green Starburst III tile from the Cement Tile Shop to go behind the Moreno Bath MOB rosewood vanity. Hudson Valley Lighting fixtures and CB2 mirrors add some retro bling to the bath.

The original stair railing was removed, refurbished, and reinstalled.

In the foyer, an accent wall covered in Farrow & Ball Helleborus wallpaper sets the tone for the home’s retro-meets-contemporary aesthetic.

RIC Design Build paid homage to the midcentury era and architect Alan McCullough’s legacy while making the house work for today.

The outdoor sunken kitchen is a surprise feature, sitting beneath the elevated home.

A waterfront conversation pit brings a touch of midcentury glamour to this modern oasis in Miami Beach.

The swanky mid-pool conversation pit was added by new owners during the renovation of a 1970s Brutalist villa in Sardinia, Italy.

The top of the staircase is three feet wide, to accommodate the built-in shelving, and becomes wider towards the base, to four feet, making the storage underneath very useful for bigger and boxier items.

Sleek shelves and a wood accent wall warm the space, and Boyer specified exposed beams and an enlarged window.

A midcentury-style walnut screen separates the entry from the living room, yet allows connection with its permeability.

The exposed rafters were carried into the exterior areas, including the covered patio.

New custom walnut cabinetry syncs with the rest of the built-ins throughout the home, to create a pleasing rhythm in the open plan. The backsplash is Heath Ceramics tile, and the counter is Pental Quartz. Open shelves at the rear overlook a cozy den, and allow sightlines out the new windows at the front of the home.

The half-wall that divides the living room and dining room is walnut, and was a clever way to separate the living and dining zones, and wrap the structural posts, which were painted a dark grey. There’s a television lift inside the cabinet that allows the TV to be stowed when not in use. The couch is from Design Within Reach, and the flooring throughout is white oak.

In the main bathroom, a white oak vanity topped with a honed Carrera marble counter. The flooring is terrazzo Pisa Polished 24x24 tiles.