Lepere Studio
Large transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor laundry room photo in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer/dryer and gray countertops

Tuscan Columns & Brick Porch
Inspiration for a large timeless brick front porch remodel in New Orleans with a roof extension

Bathroom - mid-sized modern white tile and subway tile ceramic tile and black floor bathroom idea in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and white countertops

Jesse Goff Photography www.jessegoff.com
Example of a transitional balcony design in San Francisco with a roof extension

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.”

Dino Tonn Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean master beige tile and limestone tile limestone floor alcove shower remodel in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone countertops, an undermount sink, beige walls, an undermount tub and a one-piece toilet

Small beach style master blue tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and blue floor bathroom photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Robert Clark
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile drop-in bathtub remodel in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, an undermount sink and green walls

Laundry room - transitional laundry room idea in Philadelphia

Transitional Laundry Room
Trendy laundry room photo in Boston

Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage white two-story wood exterior home remodel in Nashville

Ocean Collection sofa with ironwood arms. Romeo club chairs with Sunbrella cushions. Dekton top side tables and coffee table.
Patio - large contemporary backyard tile patio idea in Phoenix with a roof extension and a fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in San Francisco

Double vanity and free standing large soaking tub by Signature hardware
Bathroom - large coastal master black tile and porcelain tile shiplap wall, porcelain tile, black floor, double-sink and vaulted ceiling bathroom idea in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Elegant bathroom photo in San Francisco

Powder room - contemporary powder room idea in Chicago

Inspiration for a modern bedroom remodel in Austin

Monogram appliances. Custom cabinetry from F1 Cabinets in Phoenix, AZ. Won bronze in the national design competition by Kitchen and Bath Design Awards and is featured in a 12 page article in the June July issue of Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine

Inspiration for a small coastal guest dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Tampa with white walls and no fireplace