Designs We Like

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 …

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!

The art of crafting a monument to peace.

Draw inspiration from classic Japanese architecture.

This week, we’re thrilled to be one of fifty architects, interior designers, and builders featured in Structure and Design, a book that highlights residential designs from leading professionals across the nation.

When our clients dream big, Gelotte Hommas Architecture turns zoning restrictions into creative opportunities.