When Irvine designer, Richard Bustos’ client decided to remodel his Orange County 4,900 square foot home into a contemporary space, he immediately thought of Cantoni. His main concern though was based on the assumption that our luxurious modern furnishings came with an equally luxurious price tag. It was only after a visit to our Irvine store, where the client and Richard connected that the client realized our extensive collection of furniture and accessories was well within his reach.

“Richard was very thorough and straight forward as far as pricing,” says the client. "I became very intrigued that he was able to offer high quality products that I was looking for within my budget.” The next phases of the project involved looking over floor plans and discussing the client’s vision as far as design. The goal was to create a comfortable, yet stylish and modern layout for the client, his wife, and their three kids. In addition to creating a cozy and contemporary space, the client wanted his home to exude a tranquil atmosphere. Drawing most of his inspiration from Houzz, (the leading online platform for home remodeling and design) the client incorporated a Zen-like ambiance through the distressed greyish brown flooring, organic bamboo wall art, and with Richard’s help, earthy wall coverings, found in both the master bedroom and bathroom. Over the span of approximately two years, Richard helped his client accomplish his vision by selecting pieces of modern furniture that possessed the right colors, earthy tones, and textures so as to complement the home’s pre-existing features. The first room the duo tackled was the great room, and later continued furnishing the kitchen and master bedroom. Living up to its billing, the great room not only opened up to a breathtaking view of the Newport coast, it also was one great space. Richard decided that the best option to maximize the space would be to break the room into two separate yet distinct areas for living and dining. While exploring our online collections, the client discovered the Jasper Shag rug in a bold and vibrant green. The grassy green rug paired with the sleek Italian made Montecarlo glass dining table added just the right amount of color and texture to compliment the natural beauty of the bamboo sculpture. The client happily adds, “I’m always receiving complements on the green rug!” Once the duo had completed the dining area, they worked on furnishing the living area, and later added pieces like the classic Renoir bed to the master bedroom and Crescent Console to the kitchen, which adds both balance and sophistication. The living room, also known as the family room was the central area where Richard’s client and his family would spend quality time. As a fellow family man, Richard understood that that meant creating an inviting space with comfortable and durable pieces of furniture that still possessed a modern flare. The client loved the look and design of the Mercer sectional. With Cantoni’s ability to customize furniture, Richard was able to special order the sectional in a fabric that was both durable and aesthetically pleasing. Selecting the color scheme for the living room was also greatly influenced by the client’s pre-existing artwork as well as unique distressed floors. Richard recommended adding dark pieces of furniture as seen in the Mercer sectional along with the Viera area rug. He explains, “The darker colors and contrast of the rug’s material worked really well with the distressed wood floor.” Furthermore, the comfortable American Leather Recliner, which was customized in red leather not only maximized the space, but also tied in the client’s picturesque artwork beautifully. The client adds gratefully, “Richard was extremely helpful with color; He was great at seeing if I was taking it too far or not enough.” It is apparent that Richard and his client made a great team. With the client’s passion for great design and Richard’s design expertise, together they transformed the home into a modern sanctuary. Working with this particular client was a very rewarding experience for Richard. He adds, “My client and his family were so easy and fun to work with. Their enthusiasm, focus, and involvement are what helped me bring their ideas to life. I think we created a unique environment that their entire family can enjoy for many years to come.” https://www.cantoni.com/project/a-contemporary-sanctuary

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An excellent example of complimenting an already existing structure. This beautiful Rich Sequoia attached DIY pergola kit is attached to the top of the pre-existing timber railing posts and —by all appearances— one would think the deck and pergola were the same structure, built at the same time. The pergola covers an outdoor kitchen and dining area and features the integrated power posts wherein the power lines run through the length of the posts —fully protected and pre-wired for convenience.

An excellent example of complimenting an already existing structure. This beautiful Rich Sequoia attached DIY pergola kit is attached to the top of the pre-existing timber railing posts and —by all appearances— one would think the deck and pergola were the same structure, built at the same time. The pergola covers an outdoor kitchen and dining area and features the integrated power posts wherein the power lines run through the length of the posts —fully protected and pre-wired for convenience.

Initial (pre-existing) residence- rear side

An excellent example of complimenting an already existing structure. This beautiful Rich Sequoia attached DIY pergola kit is attached to the top of the pre-existing timber railing posts and —by all appearances— one would think the deck and pergola were the same structure, built at the same time. The pergola covers an outdoor kitchen and dining area and features the integrated power posts wherein the power lines run through the length of the posts —fully protected and pre-wired for convenience.

Birdseye Cabinetry; This Cabinet Refacing project involved converting the upper cabinet boxes to full height cabinets to the ceiling. Small boxes were added above the pre-existing uppers to achieve this and new crown moulding finishes the effect. The clients appreciate the new pantry along the side of the fridge, as well as the renovated desk area. All base cabinets shown use the clients pre-existing cabinet boxes as a way to keep costs down.

We also kept the pre-existing cabinets in the S. Alder kitchen. We simply took the cabinets and dishwasher from the peninsula and swung them around to continue the length of cabinets on the sink wall. We then added a new island made from black stained fir. We also added a new upper cabinet for books in a similar stain to the pre-existing cabinetry on the window wall, a new smoky blue glass backsplash installed in a subway pattern, new countertops, sink, faucet, microwave/stove hood, electric switches and ceiling light. Photo credit; Evelyn M Interiors

This gorgeous renovation at Barre Body Studio used SAGIREV REF #12 in a 6” width to finish the entire ceiling. From the entrance lobby, to the dance halls and change rooms, this product covers every square foot of this beautiful Studio. Salvaging the pre-existing t-bar suspension system, renovators were able to remove only the pre-existing ceiling tiles and fasten the Sagiper planks to the face of the t-bar, finishing the edges with the stylish Sagiper J-Mold.

Birdseye Cabinetry; This Cabinet Refacing project involved converting the upper cabinet boxes to full height cabinets to the ceiling. Small boxes were added above the pre-existing uppers to achieve this and new crown moulding finishes the effect. The clients appreciate the new pantry along the side of the fridge, as well as the renovated desk area. All base cabinets shown use the clients pre-existing cabinet boxes as a way to keep costs down.

Birdseye Cabinetry; This Cabinet Refacing project involved converting the upper cabinet boxes to full height cabinets to the ceiling. Small boxes were added above the pre-existing uppers to achieve this and new crown moulding finishes the effect. The clients appreciate the new pantry along the side of the fridge, as well as the renovated desk area. All base cabinets shown use the clients pre-existing cabinet boxes as a way to keep costs down.

This Cabinet Refacing project involved converting the upper cabinet boxes to full height cabinets to the ceiling. Small boxes were added above the pre-existing uppers to achieve this and a number of new upper cabinets were installed to revise the layout. The majority of the cabinet boxes shown are the client's pre-existing cabinets which kept the costs much lower than if they replaced the entire kitchen.

Birdseye Cabinetry; This Cabinet Refacing project involved converting the upper cabinet boxes to full height cabinets to the ceiling. Small boxes were added above the pre-existing uppers to achieve this and new crown moulding finishes the effect. The clients appreciate the new pantry along the side of the fridge, as well as the renovated desk area. All base cabinets shown use the clients pre-existing cabinet boxes as a way to keep costs down.

This gorgeous renovation at Barre Body Studio used SAGIREV REF #12 in a 6” width to finish the entire ceiling. From the entrance lobby, to the dance halls and change rooms, this product covers every square foot of this beautiful Studio. Salvaging the pre-existing t-bar suspension system, renovators were able to remove only the pre-existing ceiling tiles and fasten the Sagiper planks to the face of the t-bar, finishing the edges with the stylish Sagiper J-Mold.

Birdseye Cabinetry; This Cabinet Refacing project involved converting the upper cabinet boxes to full height cabinets to the ceiling. Small boxes were added above the pre-existing uppers to achieve this and new crown moulding finishes the effect. The clients appreciate the new pantry along the side of the fridge, as well as the renovated desk area. All base cabinets shown use the clients pre-existing cabinet boxes as a way to keep costs down.

Birdseye Cabinetry; This Cabinet Refacing project involved converting the upper cabinet boxes to full height cabinets to the ceiling. Small boxes were added above the pre-existing uppers to achieve this and new crown moulding finishes the effect. The clients appreciate the new pantry along the side of the fridge, as well as the renovated desk area. All base cabinets shown use the clients pre-existing cabinet boxes as a way to keep costs down.

Birdseye Cabinetry; This Cabinet Refacing project involved converting the upper cabinet boxes to full height cabinets to the ceiling. Small boxes were added above the pre-existing uppers to achieve this and new crown moulding finishes the effect. The clients appreciate the new pantry along the side of the fridge, as well as the renovated desk area. All base cabinets shown use the clients pre-existing cabinet boxes as a way to keep costs down.

Birdseye Cabinetry; This Cabinet Refacing project involved converting the upper cabinet boxes to full height cabinets to the ceiling. Small boxes were added above the pre-existing uppers to achieve this and new crown moulding finishes the effect. The clients appreciate the new pantry along the side of the fridge, as well as the renovated desk area. All base cabinets shown use the clients pre-existing cabinet boxes as a way to keep costs down.