In the hills of Laurel Canyon, a 1960s home has been carefully reimagined as a contemporary space rooted in its mid-century past. The CM G1 House, a collaboration between Los Angeles design-build studio Ome Dezin and furniture design company Willett, feels both reverent and quietly forward-looking. It is a home that understands where it comes from.
When principals Joelle Kutner and Jesse Rudolph of Ome Dezin first encountered the 2,500 square foot property, they saw an opportunity to revive its architectural spirit through a cohesive and deeply personal lens. Inviting Willett into the process, the team set out to create a holistic transformation that bridges past and present without losing the intimacy of the original structure.
The renovation was comprehensive, yet sensitive. Guided by the principles of classic mid-century Los Angeles design, the house was stripped back and reworked to enhance flow, light, and connection to landscape. Expansive sliding glass doors open the interiors to lush greenery, reinforcing the indoor-outdoor dialogue that defines the neighborhood’s architectural legacy. The result is serene and intentional, shaped by both setting and history.
Materiality plays a central role. A warm Douglas fir runs throughout, honoring the home’s mid-century roots with texture and tone. Deep green and brown marbles introduce an earthy richness, while black flagstone grounds the palette with quiet strength. Together, these materials create a layered environment that feels organic and refined. Nothing feels incidental. Every surface carries weight.
Willett approached the project as a complete design ecosystem. From the front door onward, custom interventions define the experience of the house. A sculptural fireplace anchors the main living space. Repeating skylights punctuate the ceilings, filtering natural light in soft intervals.
In the primary bedroom, an expansive built-in system integrates a desk, daybed, and storage into a unified architectural element. Custom furniture pieces, including a tailored sofa, desks, and a kitchen island, reinforce the idea that architecture and object belong to the same conversation.
Ome Dezin further layered the interiors with thoughtfully sourced furnishings and decorative objects. Selections from Los Angeles antique store DEN add depth and patina, while pieces from cc-tapis’ Whispers collection introduce texture and artistic nuance. The house becomes a curated environment, where each object supports the larger narrative.
