Gelotte Hommas Architecture thanks our clients, contractors, and consultants for their thoughtful holiday greetings!

Look back at our thirty year Christmas tradition–the annual Gelotte Hommas Architecture holiday card!

Thanksgiving is now behind us, and the Christmas season is upon us. It’s that scrumptious, food-filled time of year that has many people dusting off their dreams for the perfect kitchen. When clients approached us with their vision for a delectable kitchen, we invited Chef John Howie of Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar to lend …

‘Tis the season for sweets and traditions, and one of our favorite Gelotte Hommas Architecture traditions has arrived: the Gingerbread Village! This year marks Seattle Sheraton’s 24th annual Gingerbread Village fundraiser. Each year, Sheraton invites their culinary teams and Seattle architecture firms to join forces and craft marvelous confectionary creations. The purpose: to raise funds for …

Gelotte Hommas Architecture recently woke up one morning to learn that one of our projects had been featured in a Houzz article. The article, “How to Live With Plants,” explores the creative incorporation of plants and flowers into home designs and features projects from several great architecture and design firms. The Houzz article suggests growing …

“I discovered windows one afternoon, and after that, nothing was ever the same.”  Anne Spollen Windows are a key feature in most homes—especially for the Pacific Northwest natives who peak through the window each morning to determine how waterproof their shoes ought to be that day! At one point, windows were merely small holes in …

Today is Veteran’s Day—the anniversary of the end of “the war to end all wars” and an opportunity to honor all men and women who have served the United States through military duty. Today, we’ll also divert from our usual genre and explore the story in architecture of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. War memorials present …

All avid readers dream of a luxury home library where they can get lost in the pages of a good book. The eclectically designed Medina lake house, Hitari, showcases a unique, romantic library that is sure to pique the interest of any book lover. Here’s how GHDA and this homeowner blended tone, structure, eclectic interests, and imagination to create …

Wood, Stone, Water features  dramatic, award-winning custom residential architecture by Gelotte Hommas Architects. Its most engaging features are the ubiquitous wooden beams that encase the interior of the home. We’ve selected three spaces that best showcase the dramatic exposed beams. Upstairs Hallway The upstairs hallways showcase a dynamic combination of wood and stone. The ceilings …

TV screens and charging cables don’t have to clutter your home’s beautiful design. Here are some creative ways to hide your home tech!