Any home we design and build for a client is a custom home, but some are more ‘custom’ than others. Take for example the Hatari project, a unique Lake Washington house. Its eclectic design takes the ideas of custom and unique to another level. While the exterior is beautiful, it is what is inside that makes it …

It is always great when clients come to us knowing just what they want. Want an indoor home tennis court? Sure. Bowling lane and rec room? No problem. Fully equipped exercise room? Done. Our Issaquah architects can do all of that and more while adhering to zoning a building codes that restrict height and size. …

Bungalows and beaches go together like surf and sand. A bungalow style home is a low house, with a broad front porch, and if it does have a second story then it is recessed into the roof with dormer windows. Generally these houses are on a smaller scale, used as vacation homes, or just situated in …

At Gelotte Hommas, we design homes that will stand the test of time and look beautiful doing it. However, on occasion the needs of the homeowner change and therefore the home needs to change as well. This is what happened at a residence in Bellevue, WA. A few years ago, Curtis Gelotte and Eric Drivdahl …

The Cape Cod style house has a history dating back to the 17th century. They have a very charming style which features wood shingling on the roof as well as the exterior walls. This gives the home a rustic and welcoming design. While the Cape Cod style house featured below retains many of the classic …

What does the entrance to your home say about you? Is it formal and traditional? Perhaps it is contemporary and cool? Maybe it needs a few changes to truly shine. Here are some amazing front entryways that might inspire you to update yours. Contemporary Entry by Bellevue Architects & Building Designers Gelotte Hommas Architecture The …

This extraordinary craftsman house started its life as two story vacation cabin in the 1930’s. While the original had its charm, it also had access problems due to the steep slope on which it was built and generally needed an update. To make it easier to get into the house, a third story was build …

It may only be late February but here in Seattle the crocus and daffodils are already blooming which turns our thoughts to outdoor entertainment. The exterior space of a home says just as much about the inhabitants as the interior space. Today’s post is an overview of some of the outdoor living spaces that Gelotte …

The English cottage evokes visions of a bucolic life surrounded by grazing sheep on vibrant green pastures. While there are no sheep at this Port Townsend home, there is still plenty of beauty and many interesting details that will catch your eye. Craftsman Landscape by Bellevue Architects & Building Designers Gelotte Hommas Architecture The home is …

Balconies are romantic. Unlike a patio or porch, which are usually on the ground and have multiple access points, a balcony resides on an upper floor and you can only get there through the building.  This instantly makes the space more intimate and often improves the view. Could your home use a private balcony? Here …