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The holidays are always a fun and festive time of year, but this year they are particularly exciting for Star Wars fans. In honor of the release of the newest movie, the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Seattle decided to make their 23rd annual gingerbread display have a Star Wars theme. Six local architecture firms, including …

It seems to get harder and harder every day to find parking. Big cities and small town alike just don’t have space for all our cars. At home, however, there should always be ample parking. And if you build a dream garage, then there always will be. Whether you have a classic car collection or …

Food is a necessity. We must eat to live, but we can also eat to celebrate, spend time together, or commiserate. Now that the holiday season has begun, our minds turn to how we plan to accommodate all of our guests. Do we have enough room for everyone? Are there enough seats at our table …

Relaxing in a steaming hot bath is a wonderful feeling after battling the cold and rain of winter. And if that bath happens to be in a beautiful luxury bathroom then all the better. Here are three examples of bathtubs, and their accompanying bathrooms, that create a special space for rejuvenation. A claw foot bathtub …

Curb appeal may be a hot buzzword, but it is true that the visual impact of a home sets the tone for what is inside. Should the entrance to your home be large and monumental, giving a sense of opulence and grandeur? Or would something more understated and contemporary fit the home better? Here are …

Winter may be fast approaching but that does not mean we can’t dream about the day spring will arrive and we can sit out on the patio with a glass of lemonade and a book. In fact, if you are thinking about adding or remodeling your outdoor living space for next summer, now is a …

Dreaming of a spa-like master bath? Gelotte Hommas’ Meydenbauer architects designed a stunner of a bathroom in their Cape Cod inspired home, Northeast by Northwest. Here are some of the design features that make this beautiful bathroom so enviable:   A dramatic ceiling brings a touch of romance. Traditional Cape Cod’s include sharply steepled roofs. …

A great deal of the beauty of traditional architecture undoubtedly lies in its timeless charm. The Gelotte Hommas designed Classic on the Green does an excellent job of honoring that timeless beauty in its design while incorporating a elegant color palette that keeps the home looking fresh, relaxing, and modern. Classic on the Green uses …

Historically a staple of traditional architecture, built-in shelving has a beauty and elegance that elevates it far beyond being a simple storage solution. For those that enjoy the functionality of a built-in, but have a more modern design aesthetic, the Gelotte Hommas designed Northwest Perspective incorporates built-in shelving with a fresh, contemporary twist. In contrast …

Gelotte Hommas’ Sammamish Tuscan includes many beautiful design features, but one of the most elegant and unique aspects of the home are its indoor balconies. Homeowners looking to incorporate a romantic, European touch should consider some of the following benefits that accompany this special design element. The indoor balconies showcase how marvelously high the ceilings …