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.”

Mid-sized transitional yellow two-story wood gable roof photo in Minneapolis

Kitchen - large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Hawaii with beige walls, an island, an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and brown countertops

Trendy wooden floating open and cable railing staircase photo

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography

Door : Therma-Tru Smooth-Star fire rated fiberglass SSF160, oil rubbed bronze self-closing hinges, bronze dark cap adjustable sill / Lockset : Schlage Camelot aged bronze passage accent lever and keypad deadbolt.

Darren Edwards
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DesignRail® aluminum railing installed by Greg Moore Construction. Image by Vivian Krug, Emotions Photography
Beach style deck photo in San Luis Obispo

Commercial 6ft Cedar Privacy Fence with Exposed 6x6 posts, chamfered top, top cap, and trim
Photo of a large landscaping in Denver.

We installed new white Energy Star certified, .26 rated welded vinyl with flat grids inside the glass and with white exterior aluminum capping on this home in West Chester, PA.

Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle

Mid-sized transitional gray two-story wood exterior home idea in New York

Example of a minimalist patio design in DC Metro

Commercial 6ft Cedar Privacy Fence with Exposed 6x6 posts, chamfered top, top cap, and trim
Design ideas for a large landscaping in Denver.

We had the awesome opportunity to complete this 8ft Western Red Cedar board-on-board privacy fence that included metal gate frames with industrial hinges and 2x6 single stage trim cap. We used exterior rated GRK screws for 100% of the installation, not a single nail on the entire project. The project also included demolition and removal of a failed retaining wall followed by the form up and pouring of a new 24” tall concrete retaining wall. As always we are grateful for the opportunity to work with amazing clients who allow us to turn ideas into reality. If you have an idea for a custom fence, retaining wall, or any other outdoor project, give 806 Outdoors a call. 806 690 2344.

Doug Myers