Designs We Like

Choosing a style for your home can be very difficult if you’re building from the ground up or you’re going through a major renovation project where you’re basically gutting your home and leaving only the frame. However, in recent years, many clients have been interested in a cottage design that reminds them of actual storybooks …

Outdoor kitchens are becoming more and more popular, and if you love to entertain, chances are you’ve considered putting one in your backyard before. However, the logistics and process of incorporating an outdoor kitchen into a contemporary home design can feel pretty challenging for the average homeowner. While hiring a reputable architectural and design firm …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …