Author: Gelotte Hommas Architecture

Anyone who has ever dealt with a cramped or poorly laid out kitchen knows just how frustrating it can be. Small work spaces make cooking with a partner near impossible and little to no storage means things get stored on counters thus reducing what little work space you already have. But, carefully planning your kitchen …

Cats are not so much pets as they are roommates, and their attitude about your home – and your things – shows that. That’s why you should design your new home or remodel with your cat in mind; give them his or her space and he or she will (hopefully) give you yours. Here are …

When people typically plan their flooring, a few different options come to mind: carpet and hard-wood. There is another flooring option that is both affordable and durable: bamboo. And because bamboo is renewable, using it to cover your floors is environmentally friendly, as well. Contemporary Kitchen by Charleston Architects & Designers DLB Custom Home Design via …

Nothing rounds off the look of a room like good lighting, and your master bedroom is certainly no different. Choose the best lighting for your bedroom by incorporating style and function. Here are a few bedroom lighting ideas to help shed light on the subject. Tampa Contemporary Bedroom by Interiors by Studiom via Houzz Get it off …

As the economy struggles to right itself, mortgage rates have steadily increased after record lows just a few years earlier. Though many people were still reluctant to make a home purchase at the first sign of the increase, the trend seems to be reversing as an increase in August new home sales indicates. Up by …

A home without good lighting loses it’s beauty as soon as the sun sets, but a home with great lighting never skips a beat. Give your home the shining personality it deserves with the right lighting. To choose the right lighting for your home, consider the following: Contemporary Living Room by Austin Architects & Designers …

Our project KIRKLAND FARMHOUSE recently finished. This gorgeous traditional style project is a beautiful example of good design on a budget. These clients came to us a little apprehensive that we could design them a custom dream home on a budget. Our reply, to their delight, was of course we can!         …

If you’re moving to a new place, you’ve obviously got a lot of things on your to-do list, and we understand that decorating a new home may be last thing on the list. But taking time now to plan your new home’s layout will make the decorating process much easier. To make decorating a new …

This year GHA is participating in Movember and the guys in our office have BRAVELY volunteered their faces for 30 days to help change the face of men’s health. Every participant is committing to no shaving for 30 DAYS and in the process donating $1 for every day they grow their mustache/beard bigger. At the …

Don’t let the higher price tags of energy-efficient appliances and home renovations keep you from conserving energy this winter. Thanks to appealing government incentive programs, going green can be very affordable, and will save you some major green in the long-run too. Here are just a few ways you can make green home improvements with government assistance. Appliances: Many …