When Irvine designer, Richard Bustos’ client decided to remodel his Orange County 4,900 square foot home into a contemporary space, he immediately thought of Cantoni. His main concern though was based on the assumption that our luxurious modern furnishings came with an equally luxurious price tag. It was only after a visit to our Irvine store, where the client and Richard connected that the client realized our extensive collection of furniture and accessories was well within his reach.

“Richard was very thorough and straight forward as far as pricing,” says the client. "I became very intrigued that he was able to offer high quality products that I was looking for within my budget.” The next phases of the project involved looking over floor plans and discussing the client’s vision as far as design. The goal was to create a comfortable, yet stylish and modern layout for the client, his wife, and their three kids. In addition to creating a cozy and contemporary space, the client wanted his home to exude a tranquil atmosphere. Drawing most of his inspiration from Houzz, (the leading online platform for home remodeling and design) the client incorporated a Zen-like ambiance through the distressed greyish brown flooring, organic bamboo wall art, and with Richard’s help, earthy wall coverings, found in both the master bedroom and bathroom. Over the span of approximately two years, Richard helped his client accomplish his vision by selecting pieces of modern furniture that possessed the right colors, earthy tones, and textures so as to complement the home’s pre-existing features. The first room the duo tackled was the great room, and later continued furnishing the kitchen and master bedroom. Living up to its billing, the great room not only opened up to a breathtaking view of the Newport coast, it also was one great space. Richard decided that the best option to maximize the space would be to break the room into two separate yet distinct areas for living and dining. While exploring our online collections, the client discovered the Jasper Shag rug in a bold and vibrant green. The grassy green rug paired with the sleek Italian made Montecarlo glass dining table added just the right amount of color and texture to compliment the natural beauty of the bamboo sculpture. The client happily adds, “I’m always receiving complements on the green rug!” Once the duo had completed the dining area, they worked on furnishing the living area, and later added pieces like the classic Renoir bed to the master bedroom and Crescent Console to the kitchen, which adds both balance and sophistication. The living room, also known as the family room was the central area where Richard’s client and his family would spend quality time. As a fellow family man, Richard understood that that meant creating an inviting space with comfortable and durable pieces of furniture that still possessed a modern flare. The client loved the look and design of the Mercer sectional. With Cantoni’s ability to customize furniture, Richard was able to special order the sectional in a fabric that was both durable and aesthetically pleasing. Selecting the color scheme for the living room was also greatly influenced by the client’s pre-existing artwork as well as unique distressed floors. Richard recommended adding dark pieces of furniture as seen in the Mercer sectional along with the Viera area rug. He explains, “The darker colors and contrast of the rug’s material worked really well with the distressed wood floor.” Furthermore, the comfortable American Leather Recliner, which was customized in red leather not only maximized the space, but also tied in the client’s picturesque artwork beautifully. The client adds gratefully, “Richard was extremely helpful with color; He was great at seeing if I was taking it too far or not enough.” It is apparent that Richard and his client made a great team. With the client’s passion for great design and Richard’s design expertise, together they transformed the home into a modern sanctuary. Working with this particular client was a very rewarding experience for Richard. He adds, “My client and his family were so easy and fun to work with. Their enthusiasm, focus, and involvement are what helped me bring their ideas to life. I think we created a unique environment that their entire family can enjoy for many years to come.” https://www.cantoni.com/project/a-contemporary-sanctuary

Photo by Bill Cartledge The client's favorite color is blue, and when designer Roz Marshall saw this Blue Bahia granite, she knew the client needed it for her bathroom. The gold accents, along with the Kohler sink, tied the vanity together.

This style of home is not common to the area, and it’s becoming a lost art.Several elevations were drawn, but the client kept gravitating toward the all-brick English revival elements. They wanted the best of both worlds: a vintage 1800s look with modern amenities incorporating communal spaces, but also private areas. Full bed brick and full thickness manmade limestone, intricate gables, plus the builder’s perfectionist tendencies resulted in a stunning showcase for the entire team. Bill Lindhout Photography

This design was done by Sean Ryan​ and Bill Banford​. The client approached us because she was not thrilled by the look of her yard and wanted a reason to use it. We met with the client and created a design that worked with their budget and their needs. The first phase included a new deck using Fiberon Composite Decking​; patio using Outdoor Living by Belgard​ London Cobble in Bella blend in a K pattern; and a wall using Belgard Belair in Delaware blend. An outdoor kitchen was built on the deck using a stucco & stone veneer, Bull bbq grill, stainless steel drawers, and a thermal flagstone counter top. After photos by Matchbook Productions​

This design was done by Sean Ryan​ and Bill Banford​. The client approached us because she was not thrilled by the look of her yard and wanted a reason to use it. We met with the client and created a design that worked with their budget and their needs. The first phase included a new deck using Fiberon Composite Decking​; patio using Outdoor Living by Belgard​ London Cobble in Bella blend in a K pattern; and a wall using Belgard Belair in Delaware blend. An outdoor kitchen was built on the deck using a stucco & stone veneer, Bull bbq grill, stainless steel drawers, and a thermal flagstone counter top. After photos by Matchbook Productions​

This design was done by Sean Ryan​ and Bill Banford​. The client approached us because she was not thrilled by the look of her yard and wanted a reason to use it. We met with the client and created a design that worked with their budget and their needs. The first phase included a new deck using Fiberon Composite Decking​; patio using Outdoor Living by Belgard​ London Cobble in Bella blend in a K pattern; and a wall using Belgard Belair in Delaware blend. An outdoor kitchen was built on the deck using a stucco & stone veneer, Bull bbq grill, stainless steel drawers, and a thermal flagstone counter top. After photos by Matchbook Productions​

This design was done by Sean Ryan​ and Bill Banford​. The client approached us because she was not thrilled by the look of her yard and wanted a reason to use it. We met with the client and created a design that worked with their budget and their needs. The first phase included a new deck using Fiberon Composite Decking​; patio using Outdoor Living by Belgard​ London Cobble in Bella blend in a K pattern; and a wall using Belgard Belair in Delaware blend. An outdoor kitchen was built on the deck using a stucco & stone veneer, Bull bbq grill, stainless steel drawers, and a thermal flagstone counter top. After photos by Matchbook Productions​

This style of home is not common to the area, and it’s becoming a lost art.Several elevations were drawn, but the client kept gravitating toward the all-brick English revival elements. They wanted the best of both worlds: a vintage 1800s look with modern amenities incorporating communal spaces, but also private areas. Full bed brick and full thickness manmade limestone, intricate gables, plus the builder’s perfectionist tendencies resulted in a stunning showcase for the entire team. Bill Lindhout Photography

This design was done by Sean Ryan​ and Bill Banford​. The client approached us because she was not thrilled by the look of her yard and wanted a reason to use it. We met with the client and created a design that worked with their budget and their needs. The first phase included a new deck using Fiberon Composite Decking​; patio using Outdoor Living by Belgard​ London Cobble in Bella blend in a K pattern; and a wall using Belgard Belair in Delaware blend. An outdoor kitchen was built on the deck using a stucco & stone veneer, Bull bbq grill, stainless steel drawers, and a thermal flagstone counter top. After photos by Matchbook Productions​

Photo by Bill Cartledge This photo is of the second bathroom remodeled in the client's home, designed for the client's daughter. This vanity is located inside the bathroom itself. Onlays were used to create the unique look of this vanity, and blue gives it a spectacular pop of color.

We created this elegant white transitional kitchen with a great deal of design details to fit the bill for our client’s dream kitchen. Featuring classic full frame beaded inset cabinetry, glass frames with decorative molding, carrara marble countertops with a double thick edge at the island and a beautiful full wall arabesque backsplash. The island pendants are Juliska’s polished nickel and clear glass with a delicate thread and berry motif. We outfitted the space with Wolf/Subzero appliances. Each detail was carefully crafted to speak to the refined, classic look the client hoped to achieve in the space.

Our clients wished for a larger main bathroom with more light and storage. We expanded the footprint and used light colored marble tile, countertops and paint colors to give the room a brighter feel and added a cherry wood vanity to warm up the space. The matt black finish of the glass shower panels and the mirrors allows for top billing in this design and gives it a more modern feel.

This design was done by Sean Ryan​ and Bill Banford​. The client approached us because she was not thrilled by the look of her yard and wanted a reason to use it. We met with the client and created a design that worked with their budget and their needs. The first phase included a new deck using Fiberon Composite Decking​; patio using Outdoor Living by Belgard​ London Cobble in Bella blend in a K pattern; and a wall using Belgard Belair in Delaware blend. An outdoor kitchen was built on the deck using a stucco & stone veneer, Bull bbq grill, stainless steel drawers, and a thermal flagstone counter top. After photos by Matchbook Productions​

This design was done by Sean Ryan​ and Bill Banford​. The client approached us because she was not thrilled by the look of her yard and wanted a reason to use it. We met with the client and created a design that worked with their budget and their needs. The first phase included a new deck using Fiberon Composite Decking​; patio using Outdoor Living by Belgard​ London Cobble in Bella blend in a K pattern; and a wall using Belgard Belair in Delaware blend. An outdoor kitchen was built on the deck using a stucco & stone veneer, Bull bbq grill, stainless steel drawers, and a thermal flagstone counter top. After photos by Matchbook Productions​

This design was done by Sean Ryan​ and Bill Banford​. The client approached us because she was not thrilled by the look of her yard and wanted a reason to use it. We met with the client and created a design that worked with their budget and their needs. The first phase included a new deck using Fiberon Composite Decking​; patio using Outdoor Living by Belgard​ London Cobble in Bella blend in a K pattern; and a wall using Belgard Belair in Delaware blend. An outdoor kitchen was built on the deck using a stucco & stone veneer, Bull bbq grill, stainless steel drawers, and a thermal flagstone counter top. After photos by Matchbook Productions​

This style of home is not common to the area, and it’s becoming a lost art.Several elevations were drawn, but the client kept gravitating toward the all-brick English revival elements. They wanted the best of both worlds: a vintage 1800s look with modern amenities incorporating communal spaces, but also private areas. Full bed brick and full thickness manmade limestone, intricate gables, plus the builder’s perfectionist tendencies resulted in a stunning showcase for the entire team. Bill Lindhout Photography

This design was done by Sean Ryan​ and Bill Banford​. The client approached us because she was not thrilled by the look of her yard and wanted a reason to use it. We met with the client and created a design that worked with their budget and their needs. The first phase included a new deck using Fiberon Composite Decking​; patio using Outdoor Living by Belgard​ London Cobble in Bella blend in a K pattern; and a wall using Belgard Belair in Delaware blend. An outdoor kitchen was built on the deck using a stucco & stone veneer, Bull bbq grill, stainless steel drawers, and a thermal flagstone counter top. After photos by Matchbook Productions​

This design was done by Sean Ryan​ and Bill Banford​. The client approached us because she was not thrilled by the look of her yard and wanted a reason to use it. We met with the client and created a design that worked with their budget and their needs. The first phase included a new deck using Fiberon Composite Decking​; patio using Outdoor Living by Belgard​ London Cobble in Bella blend in a K pattern; and a wall using Belgard Belair in Delaware blend. An outdoor kitchen was built on the deck using a stucco & stone veneer, Bull bbq grill, stainless steel drawers, and a thermal flagstone counter top. After photos by Matchbook Productions​

This style of home is not common to the area, and it’s becoming a lost art.Several elevations were drawn, but the client kept gravitating toward the all-brick English revival elements. They wanted the best of both worlds: a vintage 1800s look with modern amenities incorporating communal spaces, but also private areas. Full bed brick and full thickness manmade limestone, intricate gables, plus the builder’s perfectionist tendencies resulted in a stunning showcase for the entire team. Bill Lindhout Photography