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
Inspiration for a large rustic two-story exterior home remodel in Denver

Designed as the anchor for Downtown Frisco’s Rail District, The Platform transforms a ground-up commercial footprint into an atmospheric sanctuary that elevates resident retention, commands premium lease rates, and establishes an unmistakable brand presence for CAP Multifamily.

Designed as the anchor for Downtown Frisco’s Rail District, The Platform transforms a ground-up commercial footprint into an atmospheric sanctuary that elevates resident retention, commands premium lease rates, and establishes an unmistakable brand presence for CAP Multifamily.

Designed as the anchor for Downtown Frisco’s Rail District, The Platform transforms a ground-up commercial footprint into an atmospheric sanctuary that elevates resident retention, commands premium lease rates, and establishes an unmistakable brand presence for CAP Multifamily.

Designed as the anchor for Downtown Frisco’s Rail District, The Platform transforms a ground-up commercial footprint into an atmospheric sanctuary that elevates resident retention, commands premium lease rates, and establishes an unmistakable brand presence for CAP Multifamily.

Designed as the anchor for Downtown Frisco’s Rail District, The Platform transforms a ground-up commercial footprint into an atmospheric sanctuary that elevates resident retention, commands premium lease rates, and establishes an unmistakable brand presence for CAP Multifamily.

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

Designed as the anchor for Downtown Frisco’s Rail District, The Platform transforms a ground-up commercial footprint into an atmospheric sanctuary that elevates resident retention, commands premium lease rates, and establishes an unmistakable brand presence for CAP Multifamily.

Designed as the anchor for Downtown Frisco’s Rail District, The Platform transforms a ground-up commercial footprint into an atmospheric sanctuary that elevates resident retention, commands premium lease rates, and establishes an unmistakable brand presence for CAP Multifamily.

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