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What does the entrance to your home say about you? Is it formal and traditional? Perhaps it is contemporary and cool? Maybe it needs a few changes to truly shine. Here are some amazing front entryways that might inspire you to update yours. Contemporary Entry by Bellevue Architects & Building Designers Gelotte Hommas Architecture The …

This extraordinary craftsman house started its life as two story vacation cabin in the 1930’s. While the original had its charm, it also had access problems due to the steep slope on which it was built and generally needed an update. To make it easier to get into the house, a third story was build …

It may only be late February but here in Seattle the crocus and daffodils are already blooming which turns our thoughts to outdoor entertainment. The exterior space of a home says just as much about the inhabitants as the interior space. Today’s post is an overview of some of the outdoor living spaces that Gelotte …

The English cottage evokes visions of a bucolic life surrounded by grazing sheep on vibrant green pastures. While there are no sheep at this Port Townsend home, there is still plenty of beauty and many interesting details that will catch your eye. Craftsman Landscape by Bellevue Architects & Building Designers Gelotte Hommas Architecture The home is …

Balconies are romantic. Unlike a patio or porch, which are usually on the ground and have multiple access points, a balcony resides on an upper floor and you can only get there through the building.  This instantly makes the space more intimate and often improves the view. Could your home use a private balcony? Here …

Concrete is a ubiquitous material in this day and age. Practically every new construction has some of the stuff somewhere in it, but most of the time it lacks any real pizzazz or interest. Not so in this Lake Wenatchee cabin. The entire first level has gorgeous concrete floors throughout. Contemporary Living Room by Bellevue Architects …

Have you always dreamed of living in Italy but have work or family obligations that keep you here? Well the next best thing to living in Italy is living in a beautiful Italian inspired home. This style can be called many things, Mediterranean, Tuscan, Italian or Etruscan. No matter what you call it, everyone can …

The word bungalow might conjure up the image of a quaint little shack near a beach, but that is not all that bungalows have to offer. In the book Bungalow (published 1911) the author, Harry Saylor defines a bungalow as having “an open floor plan, low-pitched roof and essential large front porch”. With that definition, …

Entertaining family and friends is one of the great joys in life. It can be even more enjoyable when you can host them at your own home bar. A home bar can be incorporated into any style of home and be either small or large. Here are a few examples of exquisite home bars that …

The northeast region of the United States has a distinct vibrancy and charm. The architecture of the region combines old world style with new world materials to create what is known as Cape Cod or Nantucket style architecture. It is this historic style that was the basis for this Northeast by Northwest home. Strong elements of …