Welcome to Space & Story
We’ve realized there’s always so much more behind what we share on Instagram — the quiet moments, the doubts, the stories that shape how we see design. So we created Space & Story, a newsletter that opens a window into the ideas, process, and inspirations behind our work at Ome Dezin.
Each edition will share the narratives and nuances that inform our projects, and the moments from our lives that help shape the spaces we create. If you’ve ever wanted to know the stories behind the homes, the choices, and the feeling we’re always chasing in our work, Space & Story is where you’ll find them — the real conversations that inspire what we do.
Our Outpost Home Has Sold
FIGURE 01, breakfast nook ft. Amsterdam Modern / photographed by Ori Harpaz
From the outside, it might seem like our Outpost home sold quickly — and it did. I think we were on the market for just one day. But behind the scenes, there was so much time — time spent designing, planning, sitting in the house, collecting furniture, art, and pieces to bring it to life.
The home itself was built in 1954. When we first showed it off-market, one woman nearly bought it, but in the end chose a new build in Studio City instead. It made me pause and wonder: is what we’re doing somehow less than building something entirely new? Even with years of experience and confidence, it only takes a single comment to shake you — at least for a moment.
The truth is, we choose to restore and renovate existing homes for many reasons. The biggest one comes from living in Los Angeles for nearly 15 years (by way of Toronto for me, Pittsburgh for Jesse, time living in Asia, and lots of travel). What strikes me most about LA, compared to other large cities, is that its identity isn’t defined by monumental public buildings. Instead, LA’s soul lives in its neighborhoods. Its history and character are woven through its residential streets — Tudor cottages, Mid-Century gems, Craftsman bungalows, Art Deco treasures.
Every home tells a story. Sometimes that story is through a notable architect, like A. Quincy Jones. Other times, it’s through its past inhabitants — like the 1910 home we restored that once belonged to burlesque star Lili St. Cyr. Preserving these stories is why we do what we do — and we have no plans to stop.
Most of the homes we’ve sold have ended up in the hands of creatives — artists, actors, musicians. That reassures us that what we care about does matter, that it resonates with people who value meaning and beauty in where they live. Our last few homes are no different — they’ve landed in the laps of young actors and actresses. I love that, because every home to me is a mise-en-scène, the backdrop to the inhabitants’ everyday lives. It lets me live my director dreams, all these years later.
I often think about Haussmann’s Paris — or all the Marble clad Milanese buildings that have stood for over a century, still sturdy, elegant, and deeply loved. Their longevity comes not just from materials, but from the care they’ve received through generations. That’s how we see our work too: not as something “less than” new construction, but as a labor of upkeep and love. And there’s a lot of that in every home we touch.
FIGURE 02, Primary Bathroom ft. Eco Outdoor Tile / photographed by Ori Harpaz
FIGURE 03, Primary Bathroom ft. Nordic Knots / photographed by Tessa Neustadt
FIGURE 04, Living Room ft. Amsterdam Modern, Six Penny / photographed by Ori Harpaz
Sustainable Sourcing
From Auction to Oasis: How Rare Plants Helped Support Altadena
We are thankful to the leading plant artisans and designers of Los Angeles who came together for a one-night silent auction hosted by The Future Perfect in partnership with Serpentine.
We at Ome Dezin were lucky to bring home a few extraordinary pieces—each one a testament to the creativity and generosity of our design community.
Most importantly, every bid placed that evening directly supported the Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund, which provides essential assistance to individuals and families who lost their homes or were displaced by the fire. Contributing to the auction allowed us to help uplift neighbors.
Incorporating these living sculptures into our design created a dynamic tableau that blurred the boundaries between indoors and out. And as we said goodbye to the completed home, the trees remained— continuing their story there, and reminding us of the resilience and community support that made this contribution possible.
FIGURE 05, Entry way ft. Serpentine / photographed by Tessa Neustadt
Our Favorite Found Vintage From Amsterdam Modern
We styled this property with a thoughtful mix of pieces hand picked by us from Amsterdam Modern, whose curated collection of vintage design is one of our favorites to work with. The buyer of Outpost loved every item we chose—so much so that all of it sold with the home. Discover some of the other in stock pieces we love most.
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