photo by Jorge Gonzales-Guillot
Patio - cottage patio idea

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.”

Nathan Schroder
Example of a bedroom trendy boy kids' bedroom design in Dallas with white walls

Architect: Blaine Bonadies, Bonadies Architect Photography By: Jean Allsopp Photography “Just as described, there is an edgy, irreverent vibe here, but the result has an appropriate stature and seriousness. Love the overscale windows. And the outdoor spaces are so great.” Situated atop an old Civil War battle site, this new residence was conceived for a couple with southern values and a rock-and-roll attitude. The project consists of a house, a pool with a pool house and a renovated music studio. A marriage of modern and traditional design, this project used a combination of California redwood siding, stone and a slate roof with flat-seam lead overhangs. Intimate and well planned, there is no space wasted in this home. The execution of the detail work, such as handmade railings, metal awnings and custom windows jambs, made this project mesmerizing. Cues from the client and how they use their space helped inspire and develop the initial floor plan, making it live at a human scale but with dramatic elements. Their varying taste then inspired the theme of traditional with an edge. The lines and rhythm of the house were simplified, and then complemented with some key details that made the house a juxtaposition of styles. The wood Ultimate Casement windows were all standard sizes. However, there was a desire to make the windows have a “deep pocket” look to create a break in the facade and add a dramatic shadow line. Marvin was able to customize the jambs by extruding them to the exterior. They added a very thin exterior profile, which negated the need for exterior casing. The same detail was in the stone veneers and walls, as well as the horizontal siding walls, with no need for any modification. This resulted in a very sleek look. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Ultimate Casement Window

Jon Wolding
Elegant l-shaped kitchen photo in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Emily Redfield
Large transitional master glass tile and beige tile ceramic tile freestanding bathtub photo in Denver with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops and white walls

Example of a mountain style one-story wood exterior home design in San Francisco

Michele Lee Willson Photography
Example of a transitional powder room design in San Francisco with a console sink and multicolored walls

1960s l-shaped brown floor eat-in kitchen photo with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Modern Cottage Style Kitchen built with eco materials and finishes. Photo by SoYoung Mack
Dining room - transitional u-shaped dining room idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and paneled appliances

Warren Jagger
Bedroom - cottage medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in Providence with beige walls

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Contemporary two-story wood flat roof idea in New York

Large country u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in Atlanta with white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, shaker cabinets, quartzite countertops, a farmhouse sink and subway tile backsplash

Blake Middleton
Country green exterior home photo in Charleston

Transitional living room photo in San Francisco

Eclectic & Transitional Home, Family Room, Photography by Susie Brenner
Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Denver with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photography: Tria Giovan Production: Frank Craige Construction: David Mitchell, Casa Highland Architecture: Michael Imber and Brandon Moss Publication: Southern Living Magazine