Building a Home? Why You Should Go for Wood

If you’re planning on building a home in the coming months or years, you probably find yourself looking around neighborhoods for unique designs that you could mimic. Most people take special notice of wood-based designs when deciding upon a style for their home, but few are aware of the many benefits of wooden homes. They …

The Appeal of the Modern Home: Architecture Styles

By definition, modern architecture is an ever-changing style. Current modern design encompasses new technology to make homes easier to build and more efficient to operate using less traditional materials like concrete and steel. Modern design is always on the hunt for clutter, looking for ways to reduce it and eliminate it altogether. Elements of nature …

The Effect of Spirals: What the Shape Adds to Home Design

The spiral has been used to depict spiritual concepts for thousands of years. Some ancient cultures used the spiral to represent the path from basic consciousness to the enlightenment of the inner soul and to represent the journey from the material world to the spiritual one. Incorporating the spiral into architecture dates back centuries and was often …

Consider a More Modern Bungalow Style for Your Home

Every area of the country has its own interpretation of the bungalow-style home. From the long and lean brick bungalows in Chicago to the light, wooden West Coast bungalows with airy porches, this style of home has made its way from one end of the country to the other. No matter where you live, the …

Ideas for a Home With a Private Interior Courtyard

There are many architectural firms servicing the area but if you’re looking a home designed to make a statement, you must explore some of our custom homes.  You will soon realize why our tagline is “The Art of Architecture.”  Our 25-year old firm can take a home design inspiration and turn it into a dream …

Building a Home? Elements of the Coastal Style

At Gelotte Hommas, we specialize in turning your dreams for your new home in to a reality. No matter what style you are looking for, we know that fully capturing the feel of your new home lies in more than just making the exterior reflect a certain style. From the materials used to the form, …

The Benefits of Building a Home With a Patio

A patio is as much a part of a home as the kitchen, living room, and bedrooms are, yet many people overlook this potential gem when decorating a new home. Gelotte Hommas takes every detail into consideration when creating dream homes for our clients, and part of our unique vision is our focus on both …

Ideas for Building the Perfect Cottage

The perfect cottage-style home is a dream for many people, but they can be hard to come by in the real estate market. While there may not be many on the market, there are plenty of ways to get a storybook cottage of your very own, just use the following ideas: The traditional storybook cottage …

Try an L-Shaped House Plan to Let Each Room Have a View

Form and function are important features when you are designing a home for comfort and aesthetic value. The L-shaped house plan provides a way to achieve both and much more. At Gelotte Hommas, our L-shaped home designs are beautiful as well as functional in many ways. They provide efficient use of land, unique views, and privacy. The L-shaped home plan …

Building a Home? Consider Normandy Style

When planning to build a new home it’s important to find the perfect style and design that truly matches your unique taste. Normandy style homes remain a popular choice among homeowners due to their Romanesque feel that mimics many of the stunning aspects often found in European castles, cathedrals, and churches.  Here at Gelotte Hommas …