A Ceramicist Gets Hands On While Renovating Her Midcentury Home

Ren von Hasseln polishes up a run-down ranch house in Ojai with colorful brick, handcrafted tile, and glazing galore.
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[@60srock]

Ren, I'm an architect too and I think you did you did a fabulous job with the house, but way above that is your joy as the person who uses and lives in the house. Wow, well done!

[@ellasygar7543]

I’m an architect and absolutely love hearing about peoples journey adventuring into other adjacent art forms! So inspirational

[@arcticredpanda4598]

What a nice thing to say! I guess not all Architects are jerks.

[@rhandel13]

I’m an architect too..well a few tests away… I want to do this and do concrete art+rammed earth. Countertops floors sinks tile

[@annaschmanna1]

From her wildest dreams to real life. Such an inspiration ✨️

[@sadiesadie6343]

What a beautiful home!

[@melindadouglas1673]

You have created a beautifully designed and very livable home. I love the connection between the inside/outside and the desert landscape of your backyard. Well done!

[@williamwoody7607]

That house is a real gem. Really concise and well done. Congratulations.

[@brigettercw]

Absolutely fabulous!!! The cool vibe is palpable. The attention to detail amazing. It's so wonderful to see something other than the 'big white box' with no character. The fireplace on the patio is too much!!! Love it. Just beautiful. And, I'm sure the neighbors are pleased and jealous :)

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

I doubt the neighbours enjoy inhaling the smoke from that cool fireplace though.

[@hurley999jb]

Obsessed - the outdoor fireplace is so fun. Well done!

[@catherinecancel1687]

It’s such a blessing to redesign your home and make with your own hands original art ❤ GORGEOUS!

[@jengsterinc1176]

This is a beautiful home, serene, calming, fun, quirky, modern but earthy…it’s well considered in design. Well done ❤

[@hughkirk3946]

Wow, congratulations on creating the architectural home of your dreams! It is a stunning creation and is so well appointed with all of your ceramic art pieces. I can see where it is truly a dream come true!

[@texasorange285]

Just freaking……Create!!! The creative spirit and the juices that freely flow out and among us are ……beautiful!!! Go Sista!!!

[@rickyzayshley9686]

I look back on this video from time to time to re-inspire me! Gorgeous!

[@RyanJohnsonD]

Love the ceramic work on the house. It totally works.

[@ErikaHamilton1]

She did a fantastic job as an architect

[@cancandoit]

I've always loved traditional eclectic homes.... but now I'm starting to love mid-century.

[@noworriesimfijian]

Very tasteful, simple and elegant. It looks and feels like a great space to live in, be inspired by and create. As a fellow architect transitioning into another professional field I take my hat off to what she has done.

[@ntwadumela374]

what an INCREDIBLE house! she is amazing that she can do all that!

[@badapple65]

The huge roof overhang, the hanging fireplace centered on the beautiful brick wall is striking. Along with all of the rest too. That shower! With door to outside. Nice.

[@mrfoo12emily]

wow! amazing house, everything about it is so pleasing and serene.

[@mattford1584]

So calm and smooth, nice use of materials

[@lucilletorres5989]

How I ❤ this home! Soooooo beautifully constructed! And all that open space and natural light allowing one’s mind and body to move freely. Not to mention, it must be much easier to keep clean😂.

[@johnnicolini2562]

Your home is so beautiful I just love everything about it. Wonderful job.

[@philiq18]

It's a beautiful and thoughtful design.

[@jemmashome]

Wow so cool!! The outcome is just so gorgeous 😍

[@hollygrosshans3529]

Love, love, love. ❤❤❤

[@eugeniaedits]

This house is so gorgeous and very mid century modern esq. I love the colors so much. Being in love with clay I understand how happy the owner must feel waking up, making ☕️ and walking to her ceramics studio. This is also my dream. Just stunning. Also editing, coloring, pace and a whole vibe of this video is juts perfect. Thank you I had a great time watching it ❤

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

Very nicely done. Great work.

[@62Deepblue]

Design constraints, although challenging, often bring out the best design!

[@Max-mj5cc]

What a stunning beautiful home!

[@rcsv54]

Now that is a designer

[@brettgoyne9761]

Magnificent, elegant, simple lines.

[@brandotex]

Wonderful!

[@michaelwilliams-wg3ng]

Awesome place. She did a great job.

[@vfarias89]

love this home

[@raph3156]

This is one of my favorite homes. A complete dream 🌿💖

[@dozenrosas2136]

Well done!

[@MD-wk3gj]

I’ve watched my fair share of videos about mid century design and her talent and vision is incredible. I love what she created. ❤

[@minkbombay6730]

looked like a lot of work went into this house that was nonchalanty expressed. Good for you Ren, the house is beautiful.

[@Ebdain787]

Thanks

[@chanelbrewer2774]

WOW! Love this home! And so very happy for the owners.... what a peaceful place...

[@bakeraus]

What a gem

[@rubychew6535]

I love the updated look of this house. The yellow on the outside makes the home pop.

[@DavidProductions]

Thank you for sharing your home with us! Creative soul so alive

[@marilynmurray1712]

So love that look !

[@Sh4d0w5tr1k3]

YOU DEFINITELY DESERVE AN ARCHITECTURAL AWARD FOR THE REDESIGN OF THIS 🏠! WELL DONE🎉❤🎉❤

[@HRtwinsmommy]

WOW, what a beautiful home! Amazing job!

[@patriciahogg5763]

👏👏👏 Beautiful!!

[@WabiSabi1959]

Magic. The wall tiles are reminiscent of Girard's tile colors and are so appropriate here. Love that you have an ADU for a studio, but when you convert a garage to a different use the cars sit out on the property or street, it negatively affects the neighborhood aesthetic. Still, kudos. Especially the outdoor fireplace and tiles you designed.

[@nitya886]

beautiful!

[@Silveradoroad]

This is my dream house! That fabulous design ❤

[@braindrain329]

What an amazing home!

[@bryanneadams8119]

Perfectly Beautiful!

[@lauriekline8655]

This woman is an artistic genius!

[@sharionboyd9364]

Really lovely

[@boldventure2]

Stunning❤

[@walidali8820]

Brilliant!

[@lucysterloff]

this is absolutely beautiful

[@Afloral]

Beautiful renovation

[@LuluJinx1111]

Beautiful home!

[@chrisanngianoli2206]

Hope you did well in the rains. This is a perfect,y remarkable study in restraint. Thus it is just glorious.

[@ForeverEclectic]

I love this house♥

[@ndm0227]

She has excellent taste and talent!

[@alko_xo]

It’s really beautiful

[@willisjefferson5886]

Great Job

[@curtmichael7589]

That house is gorgeous

[@farawayeye8423]

Gorgeous 👏👏👏👏👏

[@bellafantousi6480]

so good...!!

[@jamieblank1515]

The brick tiles remind me of the tiles in the Alexander Girard house in Detroit, I wonder if that was also an influence. Excellent piece.

[@suetoronto9993]

Brilliant space!

[@louisesuffolk]

I love this home. Would love to see more please

[@dwell]

Read the full story here! www.dwell.com/article/lion-street-house-ren-von-hasseln-midcentury-renovation-d1983e63

[@low8536]

Beautiful place ❤️

[@lindamclennan8645]

Love Dwell magazine & videos.Unique perspective

[@dwell]

Thank you :)

[@ifbridges]

WOW!

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

Gorgeous.

[@nicoh.1082]

3:26 the lighting is super calming

[@msheehandub]

REally amazing stuff. Must be nice to have so much money to do whatever you want without any limit

[@gwendolyn7462]

To FBI---Id look into this ladies finances if I were you; she an't gettn her money from no pottery sales

[@conniepleasantnails]

Wowza ❤

[@michealmarek8525]

Love your house It is beautiful

[@artofmoe9535]

i'd say it's the most artistic and beautiful house i've ever seen

[@tonipope3164]

You have incredible vision.... Your home is gorgeous...and yes...to be able to walk a few steps to work!! Amazing!

[@gwendolyn7462]

she does not work as a ceramic artist. I think she said she is an architect

[@MsGnor]

Too short lol! Thanks Ren, beautiful home & artwork, amazing! 🙏🌈🥰💝

[@unamor]

Flawless.

[@dingdongrocket]

kudos to all!! very well produced/shot and edited. Ren seems totally cool and has created something that will last for generations. Dwell - keep funding this quality of work. For years I was a magazine subscriber but unfortunately I have pulled back. I will subscribe to your channel and hopefully the views can help with add revenue.

[@NinaMargiottielloRealtor]

Beautiful home & ceramics. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@dwell]

Thanks for watching!

[@gregpendrey6711]

@@dwell could really have helped out a bit more with this. I'd be pissed at you if I were her.

[@keith161]

It's a beautiful thing to see someone's dream manifest into their tangible surroundings.

[@edwardd.484]

Love this, I have a small concrete block house in Florida and want to turn it into something similar. Love this style, thnx for the inspiration...

[@dwell]

Keep us updated on how it turns out!

[@pihermoso11]

Mid Modern Century used to be affordable for the mid income earning families... Now it's just a fad only the rich can afford.. I love this house design, reminiscent of those Eichler and FLW houses mid century, incorporates Japanese and Scandinavian ideas, I'm happy for her she is an amazing artist

[@sagerie37]

Her planters retail for $1000+ !

[@bettenotap4791]

Gorgeous! I want to see more of it, every inch.

[@johnfitzgerald1879]

Nailed it.

[@toppcatt5113]

Brilliant

[@melraine919]

Splendid. England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@distortionpedal]

I’m a art school drop out and I fricken love this .

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

Nice rebuild. I have been looking for years to buy a home in a place similar to Ojai. I love the area and would give my right arm to live in such a beautiiful town. Good luck finding anything for sale unless you are super rich. Especially of late. Most of the limited homes for sale require complete renovation and remodeling. There really is nothing for sale.

[@Donato8nacho]

Firstly I would like to say dwell rules!

[@Alexander-rq9he]

Mid-century is so cold and sterile…but the tiles help!

[@mr.bnatural3700]

I'm so inspired! Such a natural artistic look for Ojai. From a beautiful natural woman with an unnatural contrived vocal fry. Your normal natural voice suits you so much better.

[@georgeharris7448]

Nice.

[@MalcolmDesigns]

Beautiful house, but I would have liked to have seen the bedrooms, bath, and other rooms.

[@gwendolyn7462]

maybe because there arent any, or it is where she keeps her top secret spy stuff for spying on America

[@CarolineOceanaRyan999]

Amazing renovation, and your ceramic artwork is brilliant -- a clear voice led by sharp skill.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

That ceramic "totem" is pretty cool. Great idea.