Inspirations

As soon as you pull up to the Woodway Manor you may think you have crossed the pond to jolly old England. Nestled in a park-like setting this grand home is over 5,000 square feet of impeccably detailed architecture and design. Through an extensive home restoration and addition, Woodway architects Curtis Gelotte and Eric Drivdahl …

Some homes are just designed for relaxation. From the layout to the materials there are certain spaces that have the ability to calm. In this contemporary house design, local architects Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl provide a perfect example of a Pacific Northwest vacation home. Photo by Gelotte Hommas Architecture An open floor plan lets the living room flow …

The fun parts of designing a dream home are usually the gourmet kitchen with Italian marble counter tops or the master bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and sweeping lake views. But what about the roof? Has any thought been given to the part of the home that will protect all the amazing and stylish things …

Due to the spacious geography, Eastern Washington architecture requires a different approach than that of the forested western side. To help this home blend better with its surroundings, architect Curtis Gelotte drew inspiration from stone homes of Pennsylvania and the Midwest. The goal was to create a rustic farmhouse style home which was part of …

Standing in the middle of an ancient building, knowing that people who lived  hundreds of years ago once stood on that same spot is a powerful feeling. A connection with those long since gone through their architecture can make us feel more grounded in this sometimes ephemeral world. Plus, old architecture is beautiful.  However, there …

When we see a home for the first time, we take it all in as one large piece. We see the shape and size, color and style but then the details begin to emerge. And although getting the proportions and structural viability of a home is important, it ends up being the smaller architectural finishes …

Designing a home can be a long process with many complicated steps. We first start with an idea, usually with some specification that the client has asked for. A certain style, number of rooms, orientation on the land or anything else that will give the client their dream home. Then a sketch is made. A …

Here at Gelotte Hommas Architecture we don’t just design and build amazing custom homes. We also remodel existing homes into dream spaces. Glassworks is exactly that–a Moroccan style home born from inspired home remodeling. Traditional Exterior by Bellevue Architects & Building Designers Gelotte Hommas Architecture The family wanted a Moroccan style outdoor living area complete …

Spring is officially here but that does not mean the weather will cooperate with what the calendar says. Chilling mornings give way to sunny afternoons which turn into cool evenings. These changes mean that sitting out on an open patio is still to cold but you don’t want to miss out on all that sun. …

The Pacific Northwest is a gorgeous area, and it is not uncommon for homeowners to try and bring some of that serenity and beauty into their homes. Some do it by incorporating elements indoors such as rough-scraped timbers and earthy tones into the living space. Others, such as the natural architecture of the home featured …