Creative Ways to Add Accent Colors in the Home

Whether you’ve been in your home for years or are just starting out, taking the plunge into a fresh color scheme can be a bit intimidating. But it certainly doesn’t have to be when you have a game-plan and a few extra bucks in your pocket. Use some of these ideas to bring color into …

The Baker’s Kitchen: Design Your Home Around Your Passions

If you have a passion for baking, you deserve a kitchen that can accommodate your talents and passion. The rich aroma of baked goods in the kitchen is, for many, steeped in nostalgia of good times, and it always uplifts feelings throughout the house. Whether you just dabble in cupcakes for the weekend, or make …

Why You Should Consider a Green Roof

Part of the practicality of green architectural design is in its sustainability, as well as its durability. When considering a home that has fewer environmental impacts, consider using a green roof in your home’s design. There are many benefits to adding a green roof to your home. The green roof is versatile and can be …

The Advantages of Automating Your New Home

When customizing and building a new home, there are plenty of options for adding to your peace of mind. One of those things is home automation. In our electronic age, there are many added conveniences, and adding automation to your home is a big one. There are several advantages to making your home automated: Security …

Designing the Perfect Open Floor Plan for Your Home

One of the hottest trends in home design right now are open floor plan designs, and it’s easy to see why they’re so popular. This trend really creates a dynamic space for entertaining, is super efficient for living, and can be the best flow for movement around the house. When you’re thinking of creating an …

The Benefits and Disadvantages of Granite Kitchen Countertops

The kitchen is, in many cases, the vital life-center of a home. Many people enjoy cooking and want to explore cuisine as thoroughly as possible. A popular trend in gourmet kitchens is to have a granite kitchen countertop theme. If you’re trying to decide on whether or not granite is right for you, here are …

Open Your Bathroom Up with a Curbless Shower

One of the recent trends in customizing homes is having an open shower design in the bathroom. Whether it’s the master bath or otherwise (or all of them), this addition can be an attractive and streamlined look for your home. Curbless showers make an interesting and appealing aesthetic choice. Here are a few items to …

How to Pick the Right Architect for Your Project

When it comes to building your dreams and turning them into a reality, how to choose the right architect can play a pivotal role in the process. Regardless of your project’s budget, you need someone who you can trust to help turn your ideas into something solid and true. Here are a few important considerations …

How to float a house through the Ballard Locks

Our project English Country Estate commenced on Monday by removing the existing house and floating it up to the San Juans via barge. That’s roughly a 100 nautical miles or so from where it started. The process went smoothly, and everyone had a really fun time watching the feat of engineering take place. To see …

GHA Names Eric Drivdahl as Principal

GELOTTE HOMMAS ARCHITECTURE BRINGS ON ERIC DRIVDAHL AS PRINCIPAL Seattle, WA – Sept. 12, 2013 — GELOTTE HOMMAS ARCHITECTURE, a nationally recognized custom residential architecture firm based in Bellevue, has brought Eric Drivdahl on as the third Principal of the firm. The announcement was made by the two owners, and Principals of the firm Curtis …