Family room - transitional family room idea in New York with a media wall

Inspiration for a coastal guest medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Miami with white walls

Christina Wedge
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Atlanta

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.”

Farmhouse galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor utility room photo in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and gray countertops

RR Builders
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional women's light wood floor walk-in closet remodel in New York with white cabinets

Walk-in closet - small industrial men's light wood floor walk-in closet idea in Tokyo with white cabinets

The laundry room serves as a vestibule to the full bathroom beyond. It has new functional cabinetry and a folding surface. Mosaic tile with a black and white pattern was chosen to complement the historic era of the house. Light fixtures by Schoolhouse Electric. Project done in collaboration with Country Living for their Makeover Takeover project. photo by Annie Schlechter

Example of a beach style kitchen design in Boston

Good silver should be stored in a dark, dry environment. We designed this closet keeping that in mind. Silver cloth was installed to help reduce tarnishing. Photo by Karen Sachar and Co.

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Point West
Laundry room - coastal carpeted and beige floor laundry room idea in Grand Rapids

Just off the main hall from our Baker's Kitchen project was a dark little laundry room that also served as the main entry from the garage. By adding cement tiles, cheerful navy cabinets and a butcher block counter, we transformed the space into a bright laundry room that also provides a warm welcome to the house.

Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a contemporary great room remodel in Austin with white walls

2018 Artisan Home Tour Photo: LandMark Photography Builder: Narr Construction
Beach style light wood floor sunroom photo in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

Family room - rustic family room idea in Sacramento with a tv stand

Photography by Morgan Howarth
Transitional hallway photo in DC Metro with gray walls

California Closets
Trendy dressing room photo in DC Metro