Create a summer party with the feel of Mexico, Spain or sunny California! Outdoor patios can be transformed with bright summer colors. I decorated with festive tableware, placemats, dishes, glassware, napkins, placemats, candles and pillows from Pier One. Handmade pottery by Dorothy Dhont give a unique look to the setting. The succulent arrangement was created from the garden to make the table become part of the background. Lights strung from the ceiling fans give a festive flare to the party. The patio architecture, interior design, landscaping and art direction were all done by Amy Vangsgard. Photography by kathryn@kathrynrussell.com kathryn_russell9822871 houzz.com/user/kathryn-russell9822871

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.”

Our San Francisco studio designed this beautiful four-story home for a young newlywed couple to create a warm, welcoming haven for entertaining family and friends. In the living spaces, we chose a beautiful neutral palette with light beige and added comfortable furnishings in soft materials. The kitchen is designed to look elegant and functional, and the breakfast nook with beautiful rust-toned chairs adds a pop of fun, breaking the neutrality of the space. In the game room, we added a gorgeous fireplace which creates a stunning focal point, and the elegant furniture provides a classy appeal. On the second floor, we went with elegant, sophisticated decor for the couple's bedroom and a charming, playful vibe in the baby's room. The third floor has a sky lounge and wine bar, where hospitality-grade, stylish furniture provides the perfect ambiance to host a fun party night with friends. In the basement, we designed a stunning wine cellar with glass walls and concealed lights which create a beautiful aura in the space. The outdoor garden got a putting green making it a fun space to share with friends. --- Project designed by ballonSTUDIO. They discreetly tend to the interior design needs of their high-net-worth individuals in the greater Bay Area and to their second home locations. For more about ballonSTUDIO, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/

Inspiration for a rustic white two-story stone gable roof remodel in Philadelphia

Our San Francisco studio designed this beautiful four-story home for a young newlywed couple to create a warm, welcoming haven for entertaining family and friends. In the living spaces, we chose a beautiful neutral palette with light beige and added comfortable furnishings in soft materials. The kitchen is designed to look elegant and functional, and the breakfast nook with beautiful rust-toned chairs adds a pop of fun, breaking the neutrality of the space. In the game room, we added a gorgeous fireplace which creates a stunning focal point, and the elegant furniture provides a classy appeal. On the second floor, we went with elegant, sophisticated decor for the couple's bedroom and a charming, playful vibe in the baby's room. The third floor has a sky lounge and wine bar, where hospitality-grade, stylish furniture provides the perfect ambiance to host a fun party night with friends. In the basement, we designed a stunning wine cellar with glass walls and concealed lights which create a beautiful aura in the space. The outdoor garden got a putting green making it a fun space to share with friends. --- Project designed by ballonSTUDIO. They discreetly tend to the interior design needs of their high-net-worth individuals in the greater Bay Area and to their second home locations. For more about ballonSTUDIO, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/

Our San Francisco studio designed this beautiful four-story home for a young newlywed couple to create a warm, welcoming haven for entertaining family and friends. In the living spaces, we chose a beautiful neutral palette with light beige and added comfortable furnishings in soft materials. The kitchen is designed to look elegant and functional, and the breakfast nook with beautiful rust-toned chairs adds a pop of fun, breaking the neutrality of the space. In the game room, we added a gorgeous fireplace which creates a stunning focal point, and the elegant furniture provides a classy appeal. On the second floor, we went with elegant, sophisticated decor for the couple's bedroom and a charming, playful vibe in the baby's room. The third floor has a sky lounge and wine bar, where hospitality-grade, stylish furniture provides the perfect ambiance to host a fun party night with friends. In the basement, we designed a stunning wine cellar with glass walls and concealed lights which create a beautiful aura in the space. The outdoor garden got a putting green making it a fun space to share with friends. --- Project designed by ballonSTUDIO. They discreetly tend to the interior design needs of their high-net-worth individuals in the greater Bay Area and to their second home locations. For more about ballonSTUDIO, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/

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Living room - mid-sized coastal girl living room idea in Las Vegas with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Residential home in Naperville features a resort-style yard with covered outdoor heated kitchen/grill, hot tub and party space. Enjoy views of the gardens, waterfalls, the swimming pool, and neighboring forest preserve. The in-ground pool with Italian tiles also has a seat bench under the waterfall, a sun shelf with misters, and basketball & volleyball net grommets. Off Market & Sold for $1,542,000 on Jun 22, 2015 By Listing Brokers Ryan and Sarah Miller, MILLER+MILLER Real Estate Team, Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Residential Naperville. Photography by MILLER+MILLER Architectural Photography

Situated in old Palo Alto, CA, this historic 1905 Craftsman style home now has a stunning landscape to match its custom hand-crafted interior. Our firm had a blank slate with the landscape, and carved out a number of spaces that this young and vibrant family could use for gathering, entertaining, dining, gardening and general relaxation. Mature screen planting, colorful perennials, citrus trees, ornamental grasses, and lots of depth and texture are found throughout the many planting beds. In effort to conserve water, the main open spaces were covered with a foot friendly, decorative gravel. Giving the family a great space for large gatherings, all while saving water.

Harbor View is a modern-day interpretation of the shingled vacation houses of its seaside community. The gambrel roof, horizontal, ground-hugging emphasis, and feeling of simplicity, are all part of the character of the place. While fitting in with local traditions, Harbor View is meant for modern living. The kitchen is a central gathering spot, open to the main combined living/dining room and to the waterside porch. One easily moves between indoors and outdoors. The house is designed for an active family, a couple with three grown children and a growing number of grandchildren. It is zoned so that the whole family can be there together but retain privacy. Living, dining, kitchen, library, and porch occupy the center of the main floor. One-story wings on each side house two bedrooms and bathrooms apiece, and two more bedrooms and bathrooms and a study occupy the second floor of the central block. The house is mostly one room deep, allowing cross breezes and light from both sides. The porch, a third of which is screened, is a main dining and living space, with a stone fireplace offering a cozy place to gather on summer evenings. A barn with a loft provides storage for a car or boat off-season and serves as a big space for projects or parties in summer.

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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This stunning renovation in The Beaches transformed a semi-detached home into a modern, spacious masterpiece. The project required innovative solutions, including a cantilevered third-floor expansion, extending both out the side and rear to maximize space without altering the home’s footprint. Woodsmith Construction rebuilt the home from the inside out, addressing structural challenges while blending modern upgrades with the home’s original charm. The highlight of this renovation is the third-floor walkout deck, creating a private outdoor retreat with stunning views. Despite the tight lot and shared party wall constraints, this project was a huge success. The clients love their expanded home, and we’re proud to have delivered a transformation that balances architectural innovation with everyday functionality.

This stunning renovation in The Beaches transformed a semi-detached home into a modern, spacious masterpiece. The project required innovative solutions, including a cantilevered third-floor expansion, extending both out the side and rear to maximize space without altering the home’s footprint. Woodsmith Construction rebuilt the home from the inside out, addressing structural challenges while blending modern upgrades with the home’s original charm. The highlight of this renovation is the third-floor walkout deck, creating a private outdoor retreat with stunning views. Despite the tight lot and shared party wall constraints, this project was a huge success. The clients love their expanded home, and we’re proud to have delivered a transformation that balances architectural innovation with everyday functionality.

This stunning renovation in The Beaches transformed a semi-detached home into a modern, spacious masterpiece. The project required innovative solutions, including a cantilevered third-floor expansion, extending both out the side and rear to maximize space without altering the home’s footprint. Woodsmith Construction rebuilt the home from the inside out, addressing structural challenges while blending modern upgrades with the home’s original charm. The highlight of this renovation is the third-floor walkout deck, creating a private outdoor retreat with stunning views. Despite the tight lot and shared party wall constraints, this project was a huge success. The clients love their expanded home, and we’re proud to have delivered a transformation that balances architectural innovation with everyday functionality.

This stunning renovation in The Beaches transformed a semi-detached home into a modern, spacious masterpiece. The project required innovative solutions, including a cantilevered third-floor expansion, extending both out the side and rear to maximize space without altering the home’s footprint. Woodsmith Construction rebuilt the home from the inside out, addressing structural challenges while blending modern upgrades with the home’s original charm. The highlight of this renovation is the third-floor walkout deck, creating a private outdoor retreat with stunning views. Despite the tight lot and shared party wall constraints, this project was a huge success. The clients love their expanded home, and we’re proud to have delivered a transformation that balances architectural innovation with everyday functionality.

This stunning renovation in The Beaches transformed a semi-detached home into a modern, spacious masterpiece. The project required innovative solutions, including a cantilevered third-floor expansion, extending both out the side and rear to maximize space without altering the home’s footprint. Woodsmith Construction rebuilt the home from the inside out, addressing structural challenges while blending modern upgrades with the home’s original charm. The highlight of this renovation is the third-floor walkout deck, creating a private outdoor retreat with stunning views. Despite the tight lot and shared party wall constraints, this project was a huge success. The clients love their expanded home, and we’re proud to have delivered a transformation that balances architectural innovation with everyday functionality.

This stunning renovation in The Beaches transformed a semi-detached home into a modern, spacious masterpiece. The project required innovative solutions, including a cantilevered third-floor expansion, extending both out the side and rear to maximize space without altering the home’s footprint. Woodsmith Construction rebuilt the home from the inside out, addressing structural challenges while blending modern upgrades with the home’s original charm. The highlight of this renovation is the third-floor walkout deck, creating a private outdoor retreat with stunning views. Despite the tight lot and shared party wall constraints, this project was a huge success. The clients love their expanded home, and we’re proud to have delivered a transformation that balances architectural innovation with everyday functionality.

This stunning renovation in The Beaches transformed a semi-detached home into a modern, spacious masterpiece. The project required innovative solutions, including a cantilevered third-floor expansion, extending both out the side and rear to maximize space without altering the home’s footprint. Woodsmith Construction rebuilt the home from the inside out, addressing structural challenges while blending modern upgrades with the home’s original charm. The highlight of this renovation is the third-floor walkout deck, creating a private outdoor retreat with stunning views. Despite the tight lot and shared party wall constraints, this project was a huge success. The clients love their expanded home, and we’re proud to have delivered a transformation that balances architectural innovation with everyday functionality.