Example of a small arts and crafts built-in desk light wood floor and beige floor study room design with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

An exposed salvaged wood beam, brick flooring and rustic wood trim give this home office addition the character of a space as old as the original home.

An exposed salvaged wood beam, brick flooring and rustic wood trim give this home office addition the character of a space as old as the original home.

The owner needed a home office to work out of. GB General Contractors Inc was able to add to the existing home seamlessly as if it was always there.

The owner needed a home office to work out of. GB General Contractors Inc was able to add to the existing home seamlessly as if it was always there.

An exposed salvaged wood beam, brick flooring and rustic wood trim give this home office addition the character of a space as old as the original home.

An exposed salvaged wood beam, brick flooring and rustic wood trim give this home office addition the character of a space as old as the original home.

An exposed salvaged wood beam, brick flooring and rustic wood trim give this home office addition the character of a space as old as the original home.

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The owner needed a home office to work out of. GB General Contractors Inc was able to add to the existing home seamlessly as if it was always there.

An exposed salvaged wood beam, brick flooring and rustic wood trim give this home office addition the character of a space as old as the original home.

We are obsessed with the Benjamin Moore 2023 Color of the Year - Waller Green CW-510. Smokey and rich...perfect for the emerging dark and moody aesthetic we are seeing more and more throughout DC!

An exposed salvaged wood beam, brick flooring and rustic wood trim give this home office addition the character of a space as old as the original home.

An exposed salvaged wood beam, brick flooring and rustic wood trim give this home office addition the character of a space as old as the original home.

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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The owner needed a home office to work out of. GB General Contractors Inc was able to add to the existing home seamlessly as if it was always there.

Completed in 2025, Project Hallow included a full lateral addition with two bathrooms, two offices, and three bedrooms. One side of the addition features the new primary suite, which includes the primary bedroom, a walk-in closet, an office, and a spacious ensuite. The ensuite is outfitted with a double vanity, double shower niche, a large walk-in shower with a bench, and a stand-alone tub. The other wing includes two bedrooms, a second office, and a full bathroom. The bathroom features a custom shower niche, a bathtub-shower combo, and a double vanity. Two of the bedrooms feature custom accent walls. Select rooms also include built-in closets and custom cabinetry. A skylight brings natural light into the new space. The project also included a new laundry room in the basement and a deck in the backyard, adding both practicality and comfort to the home.

"4,200 s.f. designed home, has a first floor that includes a study and mudroom in addition to the common elements of a typical home (ie kitchen, family room etc). The family room contains a fireplace and is designed to be an integral part of the kitchen/breakfast room. An additional fireplace has been designed between the kitchen and dining room. A full bath on this floor to make use of the study as a potential fifth bedroom. The second floor includes 4 bedrooms with 3 baths. One of the bedrooms and bath is a master suite. The 2 bedrooms share a bath and the remaining bedroom will have its own. Laundry is on this floor too. The stair from the first floor is centrally located as to avoid unnecessary hallway space and continues up to the attic space. 0507-The exterior of the home is masonry veneer with stone accents and a porch which encompasses the front of the home and wraps around the south side. The exterior of the family room fireplace is designed to incorporate the exterior fireplace for the yard. "