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.”

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and stone tile backsplash

Design & Construction by Splash Kitchens & Baths, LLC LaGrange, GA
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an undermount sink

Inspiration for a staircase remodel in Providence

Inspiration for a modern hallway remodel in Los Angeles

Home theater - large transitional open concept carpeted and beige floor home theater idea in Omaha with beige walls and a projector screen

Ashley Dellinger
Example of a transitional l-shaped laundry room design in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and gray countertops

Photo by John Hession
Mid-sized elegant dark wood floor and brown floor sunroom photo in Boston with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

Modern loft. Surfaces built into the new railing atop the stair create a functional work area with a fantastic view and clear shot to the play space below. A wall separating the master bedroom from the double height living space was replaced with a folding glass door to open the bedroom to the living space while still allowing for both visual and acoustical privacy. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design. http://www.zeroenergy.com

Example of a large transitional white two-story stucco exterior home design in Orlando with a tile roof

Meagan Larsen Photography
Example of a trendy master black floor bathroom design in Denver with beige walls and a hinged shower door

Photo by Firewater Photography. Designed during previous position as Residential Studio Director and Project Architect at LS3P Associates Ltd.
Example of a large mountain style brown two-story mixed siding gable roof design in Other

Galvanized siding contrasts the traditional wood siding at entry. Mahogany decking leads into home with narrow strip birch floors. David Patterson Photography

Photography by Giovanni Photograhpy
Inspiration for a tropical backyard custom-shaped hot tub remodel in Miami

Mid-sized danish light wood floor and beige floor entryway photo in Grand Rapids with a black front door and black walls

Example of a transitional white two-story exterior home design in Houston