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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.”

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seating area view to deck through partially open panoramic doors. stacked stone textured tile fireplace.
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With the immense size of this home, it was specifically designed to emulate the natural terrain. This private resort-style, multi-structure home features the main home, a detached caretaker’s cottage, a separate guest house, and a rock waterfall into the pool.

Estes Builders designs and builds new homes in Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Poulsbo, Kingston, Hansville, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard and surrounding Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap county neighborhoods.

Rooftop lounge in a West Hollywood custom home with sectional seating, oversized daybeds, and open views framed by palms and sky.
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Estes Builders designs and builds new homes in Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Poulsbo, Kingston, Hansville, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard and surrounding Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap county neighborhoods.

Estes Builders designs and builds new homes in Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Poulsbo, Kingston, Hansville, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard and surrounding Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap county neighborhoods.

Estes Builders designs and builds new homes in Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Poulsbo, Kingston, Hansville, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard and surrounding Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap county neighborhoods.

Estes Builders designs and builds new homes in Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Poulsbo, Kingston, Hansville, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard and surrounding Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap county neighborhoods.

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Huge trendy beige three-story stone exterior home photo in Seattle

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Estes Builders designs and builds new homes in Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Poulsbo, Kingston, Hansville, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard and surrounding Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap county neighborhoods.

A really nice result! We removed the drop ceiling that was added sometime after the original build and formalized a stack-able full size laundry behind the exterior dual pane, noise dampening door you see on the left. The previous layout had a clothes washer right at the end of the counter.

This 5,200-square foot modern farmhouse is located on Manhattan Beach’s Fourth Street, which leads directly to the ocean. A raw stone facade and custom-built Dutch front-door greets guests, and customized millwork can be found throughout the home. The exposed beams, wooden furnishings, rustic-chic lighting, and soothing palette are inspired by Scandinavian farmhouses and breezy coastal living. The home’s understated elegance privileges comfort and vertical space. To this end, the 5-bed, 7-bath (counting halves) home has a 4-stop elevator and a basement theater with tiered seating and 13-foot ceilings. A third story porch is separated from the upstairs living area by a glass wall that disappears as desired, and its stone fireplace ensures that this panoramic ocean view can be enjoyed year-round. This house is full of gorgeous materials, including a kitchen backsplash of Calacatta marble, mined from the Apuan mountains of Italy, and countertops of polished porcelain. The curved antique French limestone fireplace in the living room is a true statement piece, and the basement includes a temperature-controlled glass room-within-a-room for an aesthetic but functional take on wine storage. The takeaway? Efficiency and beauty are two sides of the same coin.

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Huge trendy beige three-story stone exterior home photo in Seattle