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courtyard, dignified, elegantly decorated, entertaining space, family home, majestic, Our client was drawn to the property in Wesley Heights as it was in an established neighborhood of stately homes, on a quiet street with views of park. They wanted a traditional home for their young family with great entertaining spaces that took full advantage of the site. The site was the challenge. The natural grade of the site was far from traditional. The natural grade at the rear of the property was about thirty feet above the street level. Large mature trees provided shade and needed to be preserved. The solution was sectional. The first floor level was elevated from the street by 12 feet, with French doors facing the park. We created a courtyard at the first floor level that provide an outdoor entertaining space, with French doors that open the home to the courtyard.. By elevating the first floor level, we were able to allow on-grade parking and a private direct entrance to the lower level pub "Mulligans". An arched passage affords access to the courtyard from a shared driveway with the neighboring homes, while the stone fountain provides a focus. A sweeping stone stair anchors one of the existing mature trees that was preserved and leads to the elevated rear garden. The second floor master suite opens to a sitting porch at the level of the upper garden, providing the third level of outdoor space that can be used for the children to play. The home's traditional language is in context with its neighbors, while the design allows each of the three primary levels of the home to relate directly to the outside. Builder: Peterson & Collins, Inc Photos © Anice Hoachlander

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These homeowners wanted to update their 1990’s bathroom with a statement tub to retreat and relax. The primary bathroom was outdated and needed a facelift. The homeowner’s wanted to elevate all the finishes and fixtures to create a luxurious feeling space. From the expanded vanity with wall sconces on each side of the gracefully curved mirrors to the plumbing fixtures that are minimalistic in style with their fluid lines, this bathroom is one you want to spend time in. Adding a sculptural free-standing tub with soft curves and elegant proportions further elevated the design of the bathroom. Heated floors make the space feel elevated, warm, and cozy. White Carrara tile is used throughout the bathroom in different tile size and organic shapes to add interest. A tray ceiling with crown moulding and a stunning chandelier with crystal beads illuminates the room and adds sparkle to the space. Natural materials, colors and textures make this a Master Bathroom that you would want to spend time in.

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.”

This minute addition reimagined the entry of a St. Martins home into a gracious gesture, motivated by acute space constraints that rendered moving furniture to the second floor impossible. A focal aspect of the 221 square-foot addition is its stairway. Beyond its newel post, the railing ribbons up to the second floor, bridging over the doorway. The resulting open space, canopied above the foyer contributes to an airy atmosphere, allowing natural light to sprawl throughout the entry space and to the private second-floor family area. The new windows further add buoyancy and sunlight. The addition also provided an opportunity to move the powder room to a more discreet location adjacent to the dining room. On the outside of the home, the entry addition introduces a gambrel form, drawing from and repurposing the design of the original structure. Despite its modest size, the addition transformed the entry of the home and its first impression, communicating openness and warmth within first acquainting steps.

Kitchen - scandinavian kitchen idea in San Francisco with an island

Family Room overlooking Lake Tahoe with glass doors to large deck. Large custom stone fireplace. Custom arched trusses and light fixtures above. (c) SANDBOX and Vance Fox

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The Ascenda Through-the-Floor Elevator makes adding accessibility between floors easier. Its compact, space-saving design travels through a floor opening without requiring a traditional elevator shaft, helping reduce construction requirements and overall project complexity. Ideal for homes, offices, churches, and other spaces where a conventional elevator isn't practical, Ascenda delivers convenient vertical access in a streamlined, customizable package.

The newly manufactured and installed Antique Elevators also have the ride quality and convenience of modern elevators while maintaining the charm of a duplicate elevator of the last century.

The Ascenda Through-the-Floor Elevator makes adding accessibility between floors easier. Its compact, space-saving design travels through a floor opening without requiring a traditional elevator shaft, helping reduce construction requirements and overall project complexity. Ideal for homes, offices, churches, and other spaces where a conventional elevator isn't practical, Ascenda delivers convenient vertical access in a streamlined, customizable package.

The Ascenda Through-the-Floor Elevator makes adding accessibility between floors easier. Its compact, space-saving design travels through a floor opening without requiring a traditional elevator shaft, helping reduce construction requirements and overall project complexity. Ideal for homes, offices, churches, and other spaces where a conventional elevator isn't practical, Ascenda delivers convenient vertical access in a streamlined, customizable package.

The Ascenda Through-the-Floor Elevator makes adding accessibility between floors easier. Its compact, space-saving design travels through a floor opening without requiring a traditional elevator shaft, helping reduce construction requirements and overall project complexity. Ideal for homes, offices, churches, and other spaces where a conventional elevator isn't practical, Ascenda delivers convenient vertical access in a streamlined, customizable package.

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Rocky Mountain glass home elevator upper floor angle view
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Rocky Mountain glass home elevator upper floor front view
Inspiration for a modern home design remodel