architecture trends

Choosing a floor plan for your new home is not an easy task. Since floor plans are very difficult to change once the home is built, there is a lot of pressure to make the right choices. However, solidifying your floor plan is a very important step in the home building process, so it’s important …

Have you ever wished that you could trade your dining room for a study? Are there times when your back hallway goes unused, but you think that it would be a great library? Building a flex room in your home is a great way to solve these problems. A flex room is a room that …

If you’re planning on building a home in the coming months or years, you probably find yourself looking around neighborhoods for unique designs that you could mimic. Most people take special notice of wood-based designs when deciding upon a style for their home, but few are aware of the many benefits of wooden homes. They …

By definition, modern architecture is an ever-changing style. Current modern design encompasses new technology to make homes easier to build and more efficient to operate using less traditional materials like concrete and steel. Modern design is always on the hunt for clutter, looking for ways to reduce it and eliminate it altogether. Elements of nature …

The spiral has been used to depict spiritual concepts for thousands of years. Some ancient cultures used the spiral to represent the path from basic consciousness to the enlightenment of the inner soul and to represent the journey from the material world to the spiritual one. Incorporating the spiral into architecture dates back centuries and was often …

Every area of the country has its own interpretation of the bungalow-style home. From the long and lean brick bungalows in Chicago to the light, wooden West Coast bungalows with airy porches, this style of home has made its way from one end of the country to the other. No matter where you live, the …

There are many architectural firms servicing the area but if you’re looking a home designed to make a statement, you must explore some of our custom homes.  You will soon realize why our tagline is “The Art of Architecture.”  Our 25-year old firm can take a home design inspiration and turn it into a dream …

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 …

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 …

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 …