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.”

San Francisco - Urban Contemporary Design

Constructa Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount tub, a corner shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a niche and a shower seat.

Mill Valley, CA

Urrutia Design

URRUTIA DESIGN Photography by Matt Sartain
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Back Bay Residence

Adams + Beasley Associates

Master Bathroom : Adams + Beasley Associates, Custom Builders : Photo by Eric Roth : Interior Design by Lewis Interiors
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white tile and stone tile.

Lake Jackson Master Bath

Murphy's Design

Remodeled by Murphy's Design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Contemporary Bathroom

Contemporary bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, white tile and marble.

University

Domiteaux Garza Architecture

Charles Smith
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Dallas with marble benchtops.

Diana Bier Interiors, LLC

Master bath extension, double sinks and custom white painted vanities, calacatta marble basketweave floor by Waterworks, polished nickel fittings, recessed panel woodworking, leaded glass window, white subway tile with glass mosaic accent, full glass shower walls. Please note that image tags do not necessarily identify the product used.

Seeley Master Bath B

Michael Abrams Interiors

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Chicago with marble benchtops and marble.

Newburyport Riverside Home - Master Bath

Frank Shirley Architects

Photo by Randy O'Rourke
Large traditional master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, marble, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

This SW Portland Hall bathroom walk-in shower has a large linear shower niche on the back wall.
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Bronze Green family bathroom with dark rusty red slipper bath, marble herringbone tiles, cast iron fireplace, oak vanity sink, walk-in shower and bronze green tiles, vintage lighting and a lot of art and antiques objects!

The Devins Ridge Remodel: The Moody Bathroom

Mavella Home

This moody bathroom features a black paneled wall with a minimal white oak shaker vanity. Its simplicity is offset with the patterned marble mosaic floors. We removed the bathtub and added a classic, white subway tile with a niche and glass door. The brass hardware adds contrast and rattan is incorporated for warmth.

Victorian Renovation

Simpson & Voyle

This beautiful principle suite is like a beautiful retreat from the world. Created to exaggerate a sense of calm and beauty. The tiles look like wood to give a sense of warmth, with the added detail of brass finishes. the bespoke vanity unity made from marble is the height of glamour. The large scale mirrored cabinets, open the space and reflect the light from the original victorian windows, with a view onto the pink blossom outside.

Silverlake: Primary Suite Renovation

Studio Kosma

Inspiration for a mid-sized master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, brick floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Gloucester Seaside Escape

PBF HOMES

This is an example of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathrooms

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Marina Residece

Studio Jyo

This is an example of a mediterranean bathroom in San Francisco with marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a double vanity and wallpaper.

Sherman Oaks

Interior Particulier

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an integrated sink, a double vanity, a floating vanity, marble floors, marble benchtops, a niche, mirror tile, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Master Bath

Home by Raiya

Classic elegance with a touch of gold and crystal
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Zinc Benchtops

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.