Master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Build in, high gloss wardrobes and open shelves. Photo by Chris Snook
Photo of a small contemporary master bedroom in London with white walls, ceramic floors and no fireplace.

Mid-sized contemporary master bedroom in Miami with blue walls, ceramic floors and white floor.

Large contemporary master bedroom in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic floors and white floor.

Mid-sized contemporary bedroom in San Diego with multi-coloured walls and ceramic floors.

Photo of a small contemporary loft-style bedroom in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Designed By: Richard Bustos Photos By: Chad Mellon It is practically unheard of in interior design—that, in a matter of four hours, the majority of furnishings, accessories, lighting and artwork could be selected for an entire 5,000-square-foot home. But that was exactly the story for Cantoni designer Richard Bustos and his clients, Karen and Mike Moran. The couple, who had purchased and were in the midst of gutting a home on the water in Newport Beach, California, knew what they wanted. Combined with Richard’s design assistance, it was a match made for swift decision-making and the resulting beautifully neutral, modern space. “We went into Cantoni in Irvine and fell in love with it—it was everything we liked,” Karen says. “Richard had the same vision we did, and we told him what we wanted, and he would direct us. He was on the same level.” Even more surprising: they selected the furnishings before the home’s bones were even complete. They had wanted a more contemporary vibe to capitalize on the expansive bay views and were in the midst of ripping out low ceilings and outdated spaces. “We wanted modern warmth,” Karen says. “Cantoni furniture was the perfect fit.” After their initial meeting, Richard met with the couple several times to take measurements and ensure pieces would fit. And they did—with elegant cohesion. In the living room, they leaned heavily on the Fashion Affair collection by Malerba, which is exclusive to Cantoni in the U.S. He flanked the Fashion Affair sofa in ivory leather with the Fashion Affair club chairs in taupe leather and the ivory Viera area rug to create a sumptuous textural mix. In the center, he placed the brown-glossed Fashion Affair low cocktail table and Fashion Affair occasional table for ease of entertaining and conversation. A punch of glamour came by way of a set of Ravi table lamps in gold-glazed porcelain set on special-ordered Fashion Affair side tables. The Harmony floor sculpture in black stone and capiz shell was brought in for added interest. “Because of the grand scale of the living room—with high ceilings and numerous windows overlooking the water—the pieces in the space had to have more substance,” Richard says. “They are heavier-scaled than traditional modern furnishings, and in neutral tones to allow the architectural elements, such as a glass staircase and elevator, to be the main focal point.” The trio settled on the Fashion Affair extension table in brown gloss with a bronze metal arc base in the formal dining area, and flanked it with eight Arcadia high-back chairs. “We like to have Sunday dinners with our large family, and now we finally have a big dining-room table,” Karen says. The master bedroom also affords bay views, and they again leaned heavily on neutral tones with the M Place California-king bed with chrome accents, the M Place nightstand with M Place table lamps, the M Place bench, Natuzzi’s Anteprima chair and a Scoop accent table. “They were fun, happy, cool people to work with,” Richard says. One of the couple’s favorite spaces—the family room—features a remote-controlled, drop-down projection screen. For comfortable viewing, Richard paired the Milano sectional (with a power recliner) with the Sushi round cocktail table, the Lambrea accent table, and a Ravi table lamp in a gold metallic snakeskin pattern. “Richard was wonderful, was on top of it, and was a great asset to our team,” Karen says. Mike agrees. “Richard was a dedicated professional,” he says. “He spent hours walking us through Cantoni making suggestions, measuring, and offering advice on what would and wouldn’t work. Cantoni furniture was a natural fit.”

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bedroom in Saint-Etienne with white walls, ceramic floors and no fireplace.

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This is an example of an expansive contemporary guest bedroom in Miami with ceramic floors, white floor and grey walls.

As a guest room we wanted to install to wardrobes which did not need to be too large, and enough storage facilities for the guest suitcases and shopping. A Queen size bed does the job in this room.

Dormitorio abierto a baño y vestidor. Con salida directa a terraza en azotea.
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bedroom in Malaga with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

This project was a 7,000 square foot refurbishment of a traditional French villa. Here, we aimed to blend heritage luxury with cutting edge design for the Cannes’ high end rental market. The property features five unique bedrooms including a separate outdoor guest house. The brief for this design package was to work with the layouts on the ground and first floor but to re-distribute space in the basement and gardens whilst lifting the tired internal aesthetics of the whole villa to bring it tastefully and respectfully into the 21st Century, creating a chic French flavour to client and luxury rental market demands. The flow of design from indoor to outdoor has allowed the villa to transcend the seasons, featuring a basement that now holds a bar, cinema room, games room and party area. For outdoor relaxation, it features a barbeque and outdoor bar area; infinity pool with Jacuzzi; tiered gardens providing a refreshing outdoor setting surrounded by tropical palms and grasses all designed to be enclosed in natural bamboo fencing creating lots of natural shade in this large half acre plot complemented by outdoor beds and loungers. Images courtesy of Brickhouse Productions

Design ideas for a contemporary bedroom in Hong Kong with grey walls and ceramic floors.

A corner fireplace that was original to the home was made over in sterling silver toned ceramic tiles. The marigold club chair beside it was made more personal with the addition of a handmade honey bee pillow embroidered by the homeowner. Photo Credit: Steven Dewall

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Mid-sized contemporary guest bedroom in Seattle with beige walls, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Cloison japonaise traditionnelle, sur-mesure. Agence dellarche.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bedroom in Strasbourg with white walls, ceramic floors and no fireplace.

Mater bedroom with a 6 ft wide wardrobe with back painted glass finish. The overall walls and the ceiling in the room are white with pink accents and pink coloured glass on the wardrobe.

Small contemporary bedroom in Other with beige walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Great shot of a recent project reveals this exceptional space with a pair of custom swivels that can face bed, as well as the views. A classic midcentury floor lamp adds interest but doesn't block the views. Functional walnut nightstands float on nickel "X" bases and keep a low profile to allow the lighting and rug to be front and center of the design. On the left, an original MasterCraft burl wood and brass credenza adds a polished contrast to the new earthy concrete clad fireplace wall. More images on our website: http://www.hectorromerodesign.com

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bedroom in Denver with grey walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.