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Pops of green lacquer-painted wood, gently spotlit to heighten their presence, are juxtaposed against walnut cabinetry and a poured-in-place terrazzo countertop.
Pops of green lacquer-painted wood, gently spotlit to heighten their presence, are juxtaposed against walnut cabinetry and a poured-in-place terrazzo countertop.
The extension’s exterior walls and roof is wrapped in Scottish larch cladding.
The extension’s exterior walls and roof is wrapped in Scottish larch cladding.
Floor Plan of Summertown House by Troppo Architects and Fabrikate
Floor Plan of Summertown House by Troppo Architects and Fabrikate
Ren von Hasseln studied architecture before founding Ren Ceramics, and she drew from both experiences as she transformed her midcentury ranch house in Ojai, California. Ren led the renovation of the property and crafted ceramic details found throughout the interior.
Ren von Hasseln studied architecture before founding Ren Ceramics, and she drew from both experiences as she transformed her midcentury ranch house in Ojai, California. Ren led the renovation of the property and crafted ceramic details found throughout the interior.
Ren von Hasseln studied architecture before founding Ren Ceramics, and she drew from both experiences as she transformed her midcentury ranch house in Ojai, California. Ren led the renovation of the property and crafted ceramic details found throughout the interior.
Ren von Hasseln studied architecture before founding Ren Ceramics, and she drew from both experiences as she transformed her midcentury ranch house in Ojai, California. Ren led the renovation of the property and crafted ceramic details found throughout the interior.
She also introduced new masonry features in primary colors and reoriented the home’s glazing toward the backyard rather than the street.
She also introduced new masonry features in primary colors and reoriented the home’s glazing toward the backyard rather than the street.
The interiors are grounded by a simple palette of black and wood tones with a few pops of color.
The interiors are grounded by a simple palette of black and wood tones with a few pops of color.
The red masonry wall partially hides the interior from the entryway.
The red masonry wall partially hides the interior from the entryway.
A highlight of the overhaul is the floor-to-ceiling glass on the north side, which includes a five-panel bifold door. The door opens to the couple’s favorite area of the house, the backyard. The deck is shaded by the cantilevered roof, and Ren planted drought-resistant brush amid the existing oak trees.
A highlight of the overhaul is the floor-to-ceiling glass on the north side, which includes a five-panel bifold door. The door opens to the couple’s favorite area of the house, the backyard. The deck is shaded by the cantilevered roof, and Ren planted drought-resistant brush amid the existing oak trees.
The red and yellow masonry features are made of glazed bricks from Pacific Clay, and the woodstove is from Fire Orb.
The red and yellow masonry features are made of glazed bricks from Pacific Clay, and the woodstove is from Fire Orb.
Brit and Derek rebuilt the island, covering one side in white penny tile. Minimalist Asime pendants by Mitzi hang overhead Tiptoe stools.
Brit and Derek rebuilt the island, covering one side in white penny tile. Minimalist Asime pendants by Mitzi hang overhead Tiptoe stools.
Brit painted the dark grout lines of the tile backsplash to soften the overall look. The couple also encased the range hood with closet dowels, with the materials for that project totaling $124.
Brit painted the dark grout lines of the tile backsplash to soften the overall look. The couple also encased the range hood with closet dowels, with the materials for that project totaling $124.
A designer and her partner drywalled and plastered an arched motif in the main living area. The curved walls create separation between the open living spaces.
A designer and her partner drywalled and plastered an arched motif in the main living area. The curved walls create separation between the open living spaces.
Merrill replaced the previous carpet with a similar shag variety.
Merrill replaced the previous carpet with a similar shag variety.
Framing sweeping mountainous views, the Kappe-designed pool, also original to the home, now features new equipment, plaster, tile, and coping.
Framing sweeping mountainous views, the Kappe-designed pool, also original to the home, now features new equipment, plaster, tile, and coping.

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