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Trendy light wood floor kitchen photo in Portland with light wood cabinets, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Roger Wade Studio The porch roof was lowered back to the original rafter pockets. The 4 posts were replace with 3 natural cedars over the 3 stone piers. New stone steps were added from the nearby creek. Painted trim & windows. We kept the original rocker & pew. A peaceful retreat to pass the time.

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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.”

by Brian Walters
Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Detroit with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, granite countertops, stone tile backsplash and an island

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Room Addition & Full Home Remodel
Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in San Francisco

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Cottage painted wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in San Francisco with white walls

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Example of a large trendy backyard patio design in Miami with a fire pit, decking and a roof extension

Roger Wade Studio
Inspiration for a rustic deck remodel with a fire pit and a roof extension

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Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a small transitional built-in desk study room remodel in Jacksonville with multicolored walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in San Diego

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