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Office Details photographed by Yoshi Makino
CM G1 House, a contemporary reimagining of a classic 1960s residence nestled in the hills of Laurel Canyon, is the result of a creative collaboration between Ome Dezin and furniture and spatial designer, Willett. What began as a modest mid-century structure has been transformed into a home that is as intentional as it is expressive, where every material choice carries meaning and every detail ties back to the environment around it.
Designing with the canyon as their muse, the team sought to create a dialogue between the house and its landscape. They worked with warm Douglas fir to pay homage to the original architectural era of the home, using the wood not only as a nod to the past but also as a grounding, familiar texture that softens the interiors. Deep green and rich brown marbles bring a sense of depth and weight, evoking the moss, soil, and shadows that define Laurel Canyon’s natural character. Black flagstone anchors the composition, its solidity giving the home a base that feels both timeless and enduring.
Designing with the canyon as their muse, the team sought to create a dialogue between the house and its landscape. They worked with warm Douglas fir to pay homage to the original architectural era of the home, using the wood not only as a nod to the past but also as a grounding, familiar texture that softens the interiors. Deep green and rich brown marbles bring a sense of depth and weight, evoking the moss, soil, and shadows that define Laurel Canyon’s natural character. Black flagstone anchors the composition, its solidity giving the home a base that feels both timeless and enduring.
The palette is cohesive yet dynamic, chosen not to overwhelm but to harmonize. Each material interacts with light differently throughout the day, so that mornings carry a sense of openness and brightness while evenings bring out a quiet sophistication. This responsiveness to time and atmosphere mirrors the neighborhood’s own layered personality: part creative enclave, part architectural time capsule, and part urban wilderness.
For Ome Dezin and Willett, the house became an exercise in restraint and precision. Rather than adding for the sake of novelty, they curated, pared back, and let the materials speak. The design honors the legacy of mid-century design without becoming nostalgic; instead, it feels current, breathing new life into an old structure without stripping away its soul.
By weaving together wood, stone, and marble in a way that feels rooted yet elevated, the designers have created a residence that balances memory with modernity. The result is a home that feels as much a part of the canyon as the trees and rocks that surround it, proof that the past and present can coexist beautifully when guided by thoughtful design.
Closet Details photographed by Yoshi Makino
Secondary bedroom photographed by Yoshi Makino
