architecture in seattle
The 6 Key Considerations for Architectural Design
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 …
Home Design with Your Life in Mind: The Artist
As we continue our series on using the architectural elements of your Seattle home to fit your lifestyle, we’re getting in touch with our artistic side. (If you haven’t already, be sure to read our first post in this series on The Entertainer, focusing on the perfect home structure for a socialite). Artists thrive in …
Home Design with Your Life in Mind: The Entertainer
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 …
Working Your Architectural Angles
Three of the main tenants of the design theory and mindset at Gelotte Hommas Architecture are form, beauty, and architecture. A good architect needs the same know-how as a Super Model: You have to know how to work your angles. Geometric patterns are one of the biggest, booming trends in fashion today. From the ever …
Whimsical Garage from Gelotte Hommas Featured in Houzz
While Facebook and Twitter keep you up to date with friends, news, and memes, and Pinterest has you planning your yoga strategy and cookie recipes hand in hand, Houzz is the go-to corner of the web for the architecturally minded. Showcasing beautiful spaces and the teams behind them, Houzz catalogs well-designed and interesting spaces from …
Western Exposure: A room with a view
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 …
Kitchen Trends for 2012
When designing your kitchen during a custom home or remodeling project, there are many factors to consider. One of those factors being, the tile choice. The way in which you decide to design the tile or types of materials you use can create a wonderful accent to your kitchen area. One of the best ways …
Bridging the Gap
Bridges are often only thought about in terms of something that connects two roads across a large body of water. However, bridges are also wonderful elements for inside the home. Using a bridge in your home is a great way to link two different areas in a unique and original way. Bridges also have a …
Looking Up: Transforming the Attic
The attic is often the last place people consider remodeling or designing with living space in mind. However, the attic is a wonderful spot to transform into a living area if you are planning a remodel or designing a custom home. Attic space can be used for a variety of spaces. We came across a few …
Planning a Successful Remodel
Planning a remodeling project that will be a success can be a difficult task to take on. Renovations on top of day-to-day tasks can be cause for stress, but with the help of a few tips and Gelotte Hommas, you could be on your way to planning a successful remodeling project in no time at …