Design Inspiration

Designed to meet the unique needs and tastes of the homeowners, this Tuscan style home brings Old World charm to Lake Sammamish architecture. First Impressions From first approach, Lake Sammamish Tuscan transports visitors and residents to the shores of the Mediterranean. The sprawling, brick-paved auto court sets the scene with exotic flora and a classic …

With advancements in technology making it ever easier to work remotely, an increasing number of professionals are taking advantage of the ability to work from home. Yet working from home presents its own unique challenges. Professionals still need a dedicated, distraction free space to focus and be productive. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite …

Master bathrooms are a place of retreat. They’re often one of the first rooms you enter in the morning and one of the last you see at night. As such, they should be beautiful and uniquely suited to your style. Current design trends place ever more attention on the master bathroom as a space of …

We’re excited to announce that Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture was awarded “Best of Houzz 2019” in the Design category! The Best of Houzz badge is awarded annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service, and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community. It’s an honor to know that …

Home design is much more than creating a beautiful space. It’s the art of crafting a space that works for you, and it challenges us to consider how we can merge healthy living and architecture.

2019 is here, and as with each new calendar year, the design world is rife with predictions on the top trends for the coming year. Here are a few to watch for. Window Walls 2019 home trends to watch: kitchen window walls Natural light is always an asset. It brings a space to life with …

It’s getting real. 2018 is coming to an end, and we’re taking a look back on what’s happened. Ask An Architect We kicked off the year with our friends at AIA Seattle. Along with fellow architect Matt Hutchins at CAST Architecture, we spent an afternoon discussing what it takes to build a house and taking …

Form, beauty, and architecture define our work. They inform how we approach every home design project, and they push us to pursue excellence in craft. And with those three design priorities comes a major principle: work your angles. As geometric trends continue to dominate the design world in fashion and home decor styles–from chandelier earrings …

Prairie style architecture bears a truly American heritage. Born from the designs of Chicago’s Frank Lloyd Wright and standing in stark contrast to their stately, gothic revival contemporaries, prairie homes imbue a sense of just that–home. Low ceilings, distinct living spaces, and ample windows create a uniquely human scale. Through the years, we’ve crafted multiple …

Every client brings their own unique style, a unique story that informs their dream home. This means that we get to explore the art of architecture afresh with each new home design project…and we love that. At a 2010 Port Townsend custom home, we explored the best of craftsman style with accents of English charm, …