Example of a mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor family room design in Orange County with beige walls and a media wall

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.”

Large bathroom and separate laundry room. Shower features large format tiles with multiple shower sprayers, heated floors, and custom tall cabinetry for a closet solution. The bathroom also features a textured wallpaper wall beyond the double vanity sinks. The laundry room is a fun escape with custom cabinetry with pullout folding shelves, a fun wallpaper, and tile flooring

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1950s lap pool photo in Portland

Small backyard stone patio fountain photo in DC Metro with no cover

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http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Rear Elevation Features Two Story Turret, Cottage Style Windows, French Doors,Stone Chimney and Screened Porch.

Classic Bethesda elevation with the perfect amount of detail. From the stone to the paneled tapered columns on stone bases, this home is very inviting.

fire pit creates a visual and physical connection from the sunken sitting area to the modern play house at the end of the backyard. the tigerwood ceiling opens itself to a spacious ipe deck that leads down to conversation pit surrounding the fire or the outdoor kitchen patio. the space provides entertainment space for both the young and the old. designed & built by austin outdoor design photo by ryann ford

Trendy backyard deck photo in San Francisco with decking and no cover

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Tuscan medium tone wood floor powder room photo in Miami with a vessel sink and furniture-like cabinets

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Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.

Design ideas for a contemporary full sun gravel raised garden bed in Austin.

Photo by: Linda Oyama Bryan
Example of a classic backyard stone patio design in Chicago with a fire pit and a pergola

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Large transitional white one-story stucco house exterior idea in Miami with a tile roof

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