Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse backyard stone and rectangular pool house remodel in San Francisco

Lakefront living is not often luxurious and conscious of size. The “Emmett” design achieves both of these goals in style. Despite being ideal for a narrow waterfront lot, this home leaves nothing wanting, offering homeowners three full floors of modern living. Dining, kitchen, and living areas flank the outdoor patio space, while three bedrooms plus a master suite are located on the upper level. The lower level provides additional gathering space and a bunk room, as well as a “beach bath” with walkout access to the lake.

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Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and gray floor open concept kitchen design in DC Metro with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, medium tone wood cabinets and stone slab backsplash

Custom built bookcase that rotates to allow access to all books. Makes a great art piece. More images on our website: http://www.romero-obeji-interiordesign.com

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.”

Photo by Carolyn Bates
Mid-sized trendy loft-style concrete floor and gray floor sunroom photo in Burlington with white walls and a wood stove

This is the perfect basement for a Steelers Fan! Follow us and check out our website's gallery to see more of this project and others! Third Shift Photography

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Built-in bunk beds provide the perfect space for slumber parties with friends! The aqua blue paint is a fun way to introduce a pop of color while the bright white custom trim gives balance.

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Mountain style three-story exterior home photo in New York

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This is an example of a modern landscaping in San Francisco.

MIRIAM MOORE has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Miami International University of Art and Design. She has been responsible for numerous residential and commercial projects and her work is featured in design publications with national circulation. Before turning her attention to interior design, Miriam worked for many years in the fashion industry, owning several high-end boutiques. Miriam is an active member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

Salisbury, CT This 4,000 square foot vacation house in northwest Connecticut sits on a small promontory with views across a lake to hills beyond. While the site was extraordinary, the owner’s existing house had no redeeming value. It was demolished, and its foundations provided the base for this house. The new house rises from a stone base set into the hillside. A guest bedroom, recreation room and wine cellar are located in this half cellar with views toward the lake. Above the house steps back creating a terrace across the entire length of the house with a covered dining porch at one end and steps down to the lawn at the other end. This main portion of the house is sided with wood clapboard and detailed simply to recall the 19th century farmhouses in the area. Large windows and ‘french’ doors open the living room and family room to the terrace and view. A large kitchen is open to the family room and also serves a formal dining room on the entrance side of the house. On the second floor a there is a spacious master suite and three additional bedrooms. A new ‘carriage house’ garage thirty feet from the main house was built and the driveway and topography altered to create a new sense of approach and entry.

Inspiration for a transitional dining room remodel in Orange County

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Mid-sized cottage brown two-story wood gable roof idea in Burlington with a metal roof

Example of a mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room design in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Photo courtesy of Nadim Oztan, staging by third party
Example of a mid-sized transitional light wood floor great room design in San Francisco with white walls and a tile fireplace

This kitchen island, topped with Polar Stone's Olympia White top, brings the whole kitchen to life. Follow us and check out our website's gallery to see more of this project and others! Third Shift Photography

Acoustic ceiling panels span between maple beams in this wide-open third floor room designed for parties and live music performance
Large minimalist open concept living room photo in Boston with a music area, green walls and no fireplace