The Benefits of Including a Patio in Your Home Build

For homeowners who are satisfied with their homes for the most part but nonetheless see room for improvement, there is a perfect solution in the form of home remodeling. In particular, including an outdoor living space in the home remodeling is a choice that can provide a whole host of important benefits to the homeowner. …

How to Add Traditional Designs to a Coastal Home

Beach houses are meant to be comfortable in a casual manner, making them well-suited to people in need of some rest and relaxation. In contrast, traditional homes are all about their classic timelessness, having withstood the test of time to survive into the present. For people who find something to like in both kinds of …

Impress Your Houseguests With a Beautiful Fire Pit

Even though fire can no longer claim the same importance in our lives that it commanded from our predecessors, it still retains something of its primordial appeal. Perhaps it is the beautiful visuals of its ever-changing existence or perhaps it is the storied relationship between home and hearth. Whatever the cause, home fire pits are …

Tips for Building a Home With a Fantastic View

The homeowner’s view of the surroundings is one of the reasons that choosing the right location is so important when it comes to building a home. More than pleasing to the senses, a spectacular view can have a real impact on human well-being for the better. Our Puget Sound architects gathered these tips for building a …

Normandy Style Home Interior Designs

Enjoy the style and appeal of Normandy ever day when you design your home with this classic city’s character. Gelotte Hommas Architecture has created lovely homes with Normandy’s appeal. The following design elements are a few of the any we suggest incorporating French home design into your plans. A Traditional Stone Exterior – You’ll instantly feel …

Mediterranean Lake Front Homes

Mediterranean home designs evoke a sense of relaxation and family. Their traditional appeal and use of natural materials makes you feel more connected to nature and the world around you. At Gelotte Hommas Architecture, we enjoy the artistic appeal of Mediterranean homes, and we’re happy to share some design ideas used in our Sammamish Tuscan …

Contemporary Home Designs With A Dramatic Flair

For homeowners who prefer something newer and more exciting than tried-and-true solutions, the choice between classic and contemporary homes is a simple one. Better still, whatever it is about classic homes that charms the beholder, it can be replicated in their contemporary counterparts with even more flair. To use an example, The Gallery can match …

The Mediterranean Villa [Villa At San Sebastian]

Living in a Mediterranean villa lets you experience the beauty of nature to its fullest. This style of home is designed to blend into the natural beauty of its surroundings. Natural materials such as stone and wood make it timeless and appealing. Gelotte Hommas Architecture has had the pleasure of designing Mediterranean villas for several …

Northwest Contemporary Design

You don’t necessarily have to choose between rustic and modern living. At Gelotte Hommas, we love combining the two styles to create a Northwest contemporary design fusion. With a look that incorporates the beauty of nature and of natural materials, but clean-cut modern lines, these homes let you step into the 21st century while still …

Vacation Homes Hiding High in the Woods

Since homes can come in a remarkable range of styles, colors, materials, and a hundred other important and not so important factors, it should be obvious that not all homes are as well-suited to all purposes as the rest. Much as how you choose your clothing to suit the weather, your vacation will become that …