Master Walk-in Closet in Licorice Finish and Flat Panel Drawers with Brushed Chrome Accessories: Closet Rod, Slide-out Pant Rack, Slide-out Basket and Handles

This bath remodel optimizes the limited space. Space saving techniques such as niches in the shower area and optimizing storage cabinets were key in making this small space feel spacious and uncluttered. Photography: Doug Hill

Photo by Kevin Meechan
Living room - craftsman living room idea with white walls

Ryan Struck Photography
Urban l-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Urban white tile and subway tile bathroom photo in Edmonton with a console sink

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.”

Photo: Lucy Call © 2014 Houzz
Example of an eclectic enclosed dark wood floor family room design in Salt Lake City with white walls, no fireplace and a tv stand

Photos by Steve Chenn
Patio - traditional brick patio idea in Houston with a bbq area

Robert Schwerdt
Large 1960s 3/4 green tile and cement tile porcelain tile and beige floor freestanding bathtub photo with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete countertops, beige walls and a two-piece toilet

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master white tile and stone tile marble floor home design remodel in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

Modern farmhouse kitchen with a rustic, walnut island. The full depth refrigerator is camouflaged by extra deep cabinets on the right side which create a large enough space to accommodate an Advantium oven.

Dining room - mid-sized coastal medium tone wood floor dining room idea with white walls

Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in Grand Rapids

This light filled laundry room is as functional as it is beautiful. It features a vented clothes drying cabinet, complete with a hanging rod for air drying clothes and pullout mesh racks for drying t-shirts or delicates. The handy dog shower makes it easier to keep Fido clean and the full height wall tile makes cleaning a breeze. Open shelves above the dog shower provide a handy spot for rolled up towels, dog shampoo and dog treats. A laundry soaking sink, a custom pullout cabinet for hanging mops, brooms and other cleaning supplies, and ample cabinet storage make this a dream laundry room. Design accents include a fun octagon wall tile and a whimsical gold basket light fixture.

Holger Obenaus
Example of a beach style gray tile freestanding bathtub design in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and white cabinets

Inspiration for a small country red two-story wood gable roof remodel in Minneapolis

Interior design by Mollie Johnson Interiors
Elegant wooden u-shaped staircase photo in Boston with beige walls

Wiff Harmer
Inspiration for a transitional white brick exterior home remodel in Nashville

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in San Francisco