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Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Seattle with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash and quartzite countertops

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.”

Inspiration for a contemporary blue floor family room remodel in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Example of a beach style bedroom design in Other

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Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Inspiration for a coastal exterior home remodel in Santa Barbara

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Mid-sized coastal white two-story wood exterior home idea in New York with a metal roof

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Inspiration for a large transitional master white tile and stone tile marble floor and white floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Other with gray cabinets, gray walls, quartz countertops and beaded inset cabinets

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Example of a transitional light wood floor bedroom design in Boston with gray walls

Back wall extended out 4ft, shiplap walls, new countertops and appliances with some open shelving.
Example of a cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo: Le Michelle Nguyen © 2014 Houzz
Transitional kids' room photo in San Francisco

Example of a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in Chicago with white walls and a standard fireplace

Example of a transitional living room design in San Francisco with blue walls

Bloomerang® Dark Purple lilac (Syringa) flowers in spring like other varieties, but then blooms again in mid-summer and fall. The flowers are slightly darker than the original Bloomerang® lilac, and the plant is a little bigger Hardy to USDA Zones 3-7. Best in full sun. 4-6 feet tall and wide. Photo by Tim Wood

A third-floor addition and kitchen renovation to an existing single-family home in Chicago’s Historic Wicker Park District.
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Chicago

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Urban bedroom photo in Philadelphia

Photo: Sarah Natsumi Moore © 2014 Houzz
Trendy living room photo in Austin

Photo: Margaret Wright Photography © 2017 Houzz
Example of a classic family room design in Charleston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Mid-sized trendy master bedroom photo in Nashville with gray walls