How to Make the Mountain Home Modern

Many people think of mountain architecture as simple cabins tucked away among the trees, but these homes can be much more than that. They can be spacious houses that make the most of the surrounding scenic views and feature luxurious touches. The following ideas for a modern mountain home can help you decide how you would …

How to Get the Modern Prairie Home Style Right

Prairie style homes became common in the early 20th century. They provided a more spacious and visually-appealing home than more traditional homes with smaller windows and simple, four-wall designs. Prairie homes typically feature rows of windows and cantilevered roofs, as well as more open floor plans that bring in extra light. Other ideas for a …

Build Your Home With a Courtyard for Entertaining

Courtyards provide a private outdoor space for entertaining guests. Whether you just want to have a few friends over for a late dinner or throw a larger party with dining and entertainment, there are plenty of options to choose from. Use the following ideas for homes with courtyards to think about how you would like …

Like the Cape Cod Style? Use These Ideas

Natural colors, a broad frame, and a steep roof characterize Cape Cod homes. Although this style originated in New England, it has been adapted to the Northwest coast. If you’re a fan of Cape Cod shingle style homes, there are several ways to accomplish this look. These are some of the features to consider giving …

Tips for Creating a Perfect Luxury Master Bath

A master bath can serve as a luxurious place to retreat to after a long day. Imagine being able to soak in your very own spa or roomy tub and enjoy the upscale surroundings you would usually find in a luxury hotel. Here are some luxury master bath ideas to consider for your home: Set up …

Tips for Creating a European Style Home

Homes with a European look provide some old-world charm that you don’t see often in the US. With some careful planning, you can create your own European style home and feel as though you’re vacationing in the English or French countryside all year round. The following ideas can help you get started on this project: …

Love Your Cars? Give Them a Luxurious Place to Rest

There have been some impressive achievements in man cave design in recent years. One new trend that tends to astound is the man cave/luxury garage combination that is demonstrated in this Connecticut home. Gelotte Hommas Architecture has taken on such a luxury garage design project as well at a home in Seattle to create a garage of 3,000 …

Enjoy Eating Outdoors? Create the Perfect Outdoor Dining Room

The summertime is the best time of the year for outdoor dining. You’ve still got time to complete an outdoor dining room project at your home that will add to your home’s capabilities for comfortably hosting guests. One great example of an outdoor dining room on a Sammamish home is this glassworks remodel from Gelotte Hommas Architecture. …

The Tuscan Style House

Those who are trying to settle on a new style for their home need to consider their options and their affinities. If you have a love for simple elegance and countrified sophistication, you might want to consider a Tuscan style house. For an example of a Tuscan interior, consider this Sammamish Tuscan project completed by Gelotte Hommas Architecture. …

Luxury Home Trends: Using Petite Pools

One of the most popular luxury home trends is pools. Some homeowners are choosing to build multiple smaller pools rather than one larger one, and at Gelotte Hommas Architecture, we have helped many customers create trendy, petite pools in their homes, so they can relax poolside with friends or fit in a pool workout before …