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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.”

For three years this Westlake Village couple lived in a house that didn't quite fit their needs. With frequent houseguests staying for weeks at a time, the family needed more space, particularly in the cramped kitchen. So began their search for a new home. Though the couple viewed several residences, they realized nothing compared to the space and location of the house they already owned. The family knew JRP by reputation from friends who were JRP clients. After consulting with our team, the couple agreed a whole-home renovation was the way to the dream home they had been searching for. Inspired by top architectural magazines, the couple had a clear vision of how their home should look and feel: a clean, open, modern space with a mix of details that played to the family's lively spirit.
The highlight of this new, open floorplan home is the gorgeous kitchen perfect for hosting. The unified palette is soft and beautiful. Clean, bright surfaces underpin strong visual elements such as polished quartz countertops, brushed oak floors, and glass tiles set in a herringbone pattern. A center-island breakfast bar now sits opposite a giant picture window and a show-stopping view of the Santa Monica mountains. Upstairs, the redesigned master bath is what dreams are made of. The double vanity and freestanding tub were rearranged to maximize space while the wood tile floors and stunning rock backsplash add an elemental feel. Now completely transformed, every detail of this transitional home creates the perfect atmosphere for relaxing and entertaining.
Cabinets (Manufacturer, Door Style, Material, Color/Stain or Finish)
- Dewils, Shaker Frameless, Maple, Just White
- Dewils, Shaker Frameless, Maple, Fashion Grey
- Dewils, Shaker Frameless, Maple, North Sea
Countertops (Material Type - Manufacturer, Collection, Color)
- Quartz – Vadara, Toledo, Calacatta Dorado
Light Fixture (Type - Manufacturer, Collection, Color)
- Dining Chandelier – Existing
- Breakfast Area Pendant – 1213 Madison Collection, Polished Nickel/Royal Cut Crystal
- Dining Wall Mount Sconce – Heart Sconce, Aged Iron with Natural Percale
- Kitchen Island Pendant – Darlana, Polished Chrome
- Master Bath Ceiling – Bling Flushmount
- Master Bath Vanity – Robert Abbey Fine Lighting Double Shade Bath, Polished Nickel over Steel
- Exterior – Primo Lanterns, The Yorkshire Electric Lantern, Custom Graphite Finish
Plumbing Fixture (Type - Manufacturer, Color)
- Freestanding Tub – Existing
- Tubfiller – Existing
- Master Bath Faucets – Existing
- Kitchen Faucets – Hansgrohe, Chrome
Sink (Type – Manufacturer, Material)
- Undermount Single Bowl Kitchen– Kohler, Stainless Steel
- Undermount Single Prep – Elkay, Stainless Steel
- Undermount Bar Sink – Kohler, Stainless Steel
- Ladena Undermount Lavatory – Kohler, Ceramic
Hardware (Type – Manufacturer, Color)
- Deadbolt – Emtek, Satin Nickel
- Dummy - Emtek, Satin Nickel
- Passage & Privacy - Emtek, Stainless Steel
Color of wall:
- Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Family Room – Dunn Edwards Edgecomb Grey
- Master Bath – Dunn Edwards Foggy Day
- Living and Dining – Dunn Edwards Winter Morning
Tile (Location: Material Type – Manufacturer, Collection/Style, Color)
- KITCHEN BACKSPLASH: Glass - Ann Sacks, Jute, Ecru/Gloss
- MASTER BATH FLOORS, TUB ACCENT WALL, & HALL BATH FLOORS: Porcelain – Bedrosians, Tahoe, Frost/Glazed
- ACCENT WALL BEHIND TUB: Mosaic – Daltile, Flat River Pebble, Creamy Sand
- FIREPLACE FLOOR: Porcelain Tile - Agora Surfaces, Almeria, Lava/Matte
Stone/Masonry (Location: Material Type – Manufacturer, Collection/Style, Color)
- FIREPLACE: Stone Veneer – Eldorado, European Ledge, Zinc/Dry Stacked
Wood Floor (Type – Manufacturer, Collection/Style, Color/Wash)
- Siberian Oak – Provenza, Heirloom, Light Wire Brushed
Windows/Exterior Doors (Type - Manufacturer)
- 2 Wide Casement – Jeld-Wen
- 3 Wide Casement – Jeld-Wen
- Awning – Jeld-Wen
- Single Casement – Jeld-Wen
- Stationary – Jeld-Wen
Photographer: Andrew Abouna

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
1950s gray one-story exterior home photo in San Francisco
1950s gray one-story exterior home photo in San Francisco
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Example of a beach style u-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, colored appliances and no island
Example of a beach style u-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, colored appliances and no island

Photo by Doug Peterson Photography
Garden shed - large rustic garden shed idea in Boise
Garden shed - large rustic garden shed idea in Boise

Designed by: Studio Revolution Photography by: Thomas Kuoh
Bedroom - southwestern master dark wood floor bedroom idea in San Francisco with white walls
Bedroom - southwestern master dark wood floor bedroom idea in San Francisco with white walls

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc.
Sharing a pass through with the kitchen. the tv room is flooded with light. Its modest size makes it the coziest area of the house, and because of that it is the couple's favorite wintertime spot. "It's so comfortable to just lay around in," Jennifer says. "You sit down and all of a sudden you're falling asleep."
The Milo Baughman settee is currently Jennifer's favorite piece. A recent birthday gift from Raymond, Jennifer found the tufted leather sofa on Etsy and drove 10 hours across Pennsylvania to pick it up. Always up for a design adventure, "It was well worth it," she says. "It's amazing."
Martini SIde Table, in brass: West Elm
Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

The industrious clients came to us with dreams of a new garage structure to provide a home for all of their passions. The design came together around a three car garage with room for a micro-brewery, workshop and bicycle storage – all attached to the house via a new three season porch – and a native prairie landscape and sauna structure on the roof.
Designed by Jody McGuire
Photographed by Corey Gaffer

Modern living room enjoys city views from a space anchored by concrete fireplace surround. Low extra deep sectional faces grouping of leather swivels and large sculptural brass coffee table. Ceramic spheres in firebox are a wonderful alternative to glass pebbles. More images on our website: http://www.romero-obeji-interiordesign.com

Claire Callagy
Inspiration for a small 1950s enclosed and formal light wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with beige walls
Inspiration for a small 1950s enclosed and formal light wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with beige walls

Complete bathroom remodel. this project was taken down to the studs. Custom design vanity with spa tower which incorporates a styling tools drawer, shallow makeup drawers and plenty of functional storage. To reduce waster space under the sink we made the cabinet below more shallow in order to have a drawer below which will optimize usable storage space.

Meghan Beierle O'Brien
Inspiration for a transitional multicolored floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops
Inspiration for a transitional multicolored floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Rebecca Zajac
Bathroom - farmhouse master white tile and subway tile ceramic tile and white floor bathroom idea in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, beige walls, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door
Bathroom - farmhouse master white tile and subway tile ceramic tile and white floor bathroom idea in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, beige walls, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio
Photography: William Wright
Arts and crafts l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray backsplash
Arts and crafts l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray backsplash

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.”
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