Contemporary Home Design Ideas
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Large trendy white one-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Austin
Large trendy white one-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Austin
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Designed By: Richard Bustos Photos By: Jeri Koegel
Ron and Kathy Chaisson have lived in many homes throughout Orange County, including three homes on the Balboa Peninsula and one at Pelican Crest. But when the “kind of retired” couple, as they describe their current status, decided to finally build their ultimate dream house in the flower streets of Corona del Mar, they opted not to skimp on the amenities. “We wanted this house to have the features of a resort,” says Ron. “So we designed it to have a pool on the roof, five patios, a spa, a gym, water walls in the courtyard, fire-pits and steam showers.”
To bring that five-star level of luxury to their newly constructed home, the couple enlisted Orange County’s top talent, including our very own rock star design consultant Richard Bustos, who worked alongside interior designer Trish Steel and Patterson Custom Homes as well as Brandon Architects. Together the team created a 4,500 square-foot, five-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom contemporary house where R&R get top billing in almost every room. Two stories tall and with lots of open spaces, it manages to feel spacious despite its narrow location. And from its third floor patio, it boasts panoramic ocean views.
“Overall we wanted this to be contemporary, but we also wanted it to feel warm,” says Ron. Key to creating that look was Richard, who selected the primary pieces from our extensive portfolio of top-quality furnishings. Richard also focused on clean lines and neutral colors to achieve the couple’s modern aesthetic, while allowing both the home’s gorgeous views and Kathy’s art to take center stage.
As for that mahogany-lined elevator? “It’s a requirement,” states Ron. “With three levels, and lots of entertaining, we need that elevator for keeping the bar stocked up at the cabana, and for our big barbecue parties.” He adds, “my wife wears high heels a lot of the time, so riding the elevator instead of taking the stairs makes life that much better for her.”
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Freestanding bathtub - contemporary master beige tile and cement tile beige floor and porcelain tile freestanding bathtub idea in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops
Freestanding bathtub - contemporary master beige tile and cement tile beige floor and porcelain tile freestanding bathtub idea in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops
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Photography by Lori Hamilton
Inspiration for a large contemporary master gray tile and white tile marble floor and white floor bathroom remodel in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, gray walls, a vessel sink and white countertops
Inspiration for a large contemporary master gray tile and white tile marble floor and white floor bathroom remodel in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, gray walls, a vessel sink and white countertops
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Very private backyard enclave waterfall
This is an example of a contemporary partial sun backyard stone landscaping in DC Metro for summer.
This is an example of a contemporary partial sun backyard stone landscaping in DC Metro for summer.
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Pivoting louvers were devised inside the Entry, providing shading for the S façade, and privacy from the busy street and neighbors. As the louvers pivot, it transforms the Entry from transparent to opaque, reinforcing a welcoming gesture as an extension of the public spaces, or conveying privacy desired as an extension of the plinth mass.
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photography by Juan Lopez Gil
Small trendy girl dark wood floor kids' room photo in New York with blue walls
Small trendy girl dark wood floor kids' room photo in New York with blue walls
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Photography: Rustic White
Mid-sized trendy master light wood floor bedroom photo in Atlanta with white walls and no fireplace
Mid-sized trendy master light wood floor bedroom photo in Atlanta with white walls and no fireplace
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Large trendy master brown tile and porcelain tile marble floor and white floor bathroom photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and quartz countertops
![Ocean View Living Room With Dark Chocolate Wood Floor](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/living-rooms/ocean-view-living-room-with-dark-chocolate-wood-floor-paradise-flooring-img~f6c11e6805370f0e_9945-1-6a1cdd6-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![Paradise Flooring](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/86b3e0710e2f3b68_5149-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
PC: Hallmark Floors
Example of a large trendy open concept dark wood floor living room design in Hawaii with white walls
Example of a large trendy open concept dark wood floor living room design in Hawaii with white walls
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Example of a trendy l-shaped kitchen design in Other with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and stone tile backsplash
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Photo by Yorgos Efthymiadis Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary master gray tile, white tile and marble tile slate floor and black floor alcove shower remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door
Inspiration for a small contemporary master gray tile, white tile and marble tile slate floor and black floor alcove shower remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door
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Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture & COCO Gallery. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard stone patio idea in Orange County with a fire pit
Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard stone patio idea in Orange County with a fire pit
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Example of a large trendy enclosed medium tone wood floor and green floor family room library design in Dallas with white walls
Contemporary Home Design Ideas
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Large trendy l-shaped dark wood floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige backsplash, an island, white countertops, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances
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Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in San Francisco with concrete countertops, paneled appliances, flat-panel cabinets, glass sheet backsplash and dark wood cabinets
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Walk-in shower - small contemporary 3/4 white tile and porcelain tile marble floor walk-in shower idea in Austin with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls
Walk-in shower - small contemporary 3/4 white tile and porcelain tile marble floor walk-in shower idea in Austin with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls
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