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Example of a classic l-shaped eat-in kitchen design in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Hendel Homes Corey Gaffer Photography
Large elegant galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized transitional master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and beige floor freestanding bathtub photo in Minneapolis with white cabinets, green walls, an integrated sink, a one-piece toilet, marble countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Arts and crafts green one-story exterior home photo in Santa Barbara with a shingle roof

This property was transformed from an 1870s YMCA summer camp into an eclectic family home, built to last for generations. Space was made for a growing family by excavating the slope beneath and raising the ceilings above. Every new detail was made to look vintage, retaining the core essence of the site, while state of the art whole house systems ensure that it functions like 21st century home. This home was featured on the cover of ELLE Décor Magazine in April 2016. G.P. Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Frederika Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer

Seated home bar - rustic u-shaped seated home bar idea with medium tone wood cabinets and white backsplash

Garden arbor and picket fence separate the side yard from the front yard creating outdoor rooms. The view to the front yard frames a sitting area with Adirondack chairs. Photo by Bob Trainor

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz Design: New Leaf Construction
Trendy wooden u-shaped concrete floor and open staircase photo in Dallas with white walls

Example of a classic stone exterior home design

In the kitchen, professional Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances are set into modern Leicht Cabinets. Custom cabinets line another wall, hiding the Thermador Refrigerator, and Perlick Wine Refrigerator with beautiful custom made wood front panels to match new cabinet doors and drawers.

Seated home bar - mid-sized rustic u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor seated home bar idea in Salt Lake City with dark wood cabinets, stone tile backsplash, brown countertops, recessed-panel cabinets, wood countertops and brown backsplash

Erhard Pfeiffer
Example of a large classic galley porcelain tile eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink and marble backsplash

Sarah Miller
Inspiration for a rustic u-shaped kitchen remodel in Dallas with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Built-in deck components are becoming more popular as people expand their indoor living to the great outdoors. The bench seating and planters were constructed using the same material as the deck, Fiberon's composite decking - the ProTect Advantage line in 'Chestnut'. Planter boxes, like these, add visual interest and can soften the angles of a deck or patio. Fill planters with colorful flowers, tall ornamental grasses for privacy, or fresh herbs or vegetables that are only steps away from the outdoor kitchen!

Douglas Knight Construction and Springgate Photography
Huge transitional enclosed carpeted and beige floor home theater photo in Salt Lake City with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Photos by Kaity
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley slate floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer, orange cabinets and white walls

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.”

Jane Koblin - Residential Building Designer / Space Planner YD Construction and Development
Example of a large transitional dark wood floor great room design in Los Angeles with no fireplace and white walls

David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a large cottage built-in desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room remodel in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace