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Adding an outdoor kitchen to your home is an enhancement on several levels. An outdoor kitchen provides the opportunity for families to get together for cookouts. For party enthusiasts, an outdoor kitchen is the perfect place to host an event. On a real estate level, adding this feature increases the dollar value of the home. …

Whether designing a new home or remodeling an existing dwelling, adding natural light to the home is a key benefit affecting your health as well as that of your family. Studies have shown that an abundance of natural light has a positive affect on our attitude and well-being. With the aid of a professional firm …

As an award-winning Seattle architect, here at Gelotte Hommas, we know there are important elements of design that need to be taken into consideration when helping you achieve your dream project, whether it’s a large commercial space, or a the home of your dreams. There are six crucial elements when developing a space for commercial …

When purchasing, building, or remodeling a home, the architecture and design of your space are meant to enhance your life there, not inhibit it. Reflecting who you are in your home goes beyond decor, paint, and furniture; every beam, nail, and board should work to cohesively make your space the best that it can be …

With the weather slowly warming to reveal the temperatures of Spring and Summer, we naturally gravitate outdoors. Whether you’re a kayak enthusiast, bicyclist, or just enjoy a glass of wine out on a patio, chances are you’ll find yourself outside a lot more this season. Windows aren’t just the eyes of the home–they allow you …

It’s almost valentines day, and that means showing some love to someone special. Well, to us you are all special, so here is a special card from us to all of you. The house in this pop-up card is one of our projects that was voted the top ten most romantic homes in the united …

In the excitement of the playoff game on Sunday The Seattle Times featured a Russel Wilson paper doll cut out. Naturally we cut him out and added him to our office. While we’re at at we thought we would introduce you to OUR newest team members here at GHA. Meet Zack and Brie. They come …

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Happy Monday all! It is that time of year again where; no matter what your traditions are, who/what you are remembering, what you are eating, or how many gifts you are giving the fact is we are all celebrating. This wonderful time of year is where everyone across the globe agrees that families are universal, …

Inhabitat.com is a weblog “devoted to the future of design, tracking the innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future.” This is a really great blog that is updated daily with all sorts of interesting and relevant information on the worlds “goings on”. …