Custom residential architecture

At Gelotte Hommas, we specialize in turning your dreams for your new home in to a reality. No matter what style you are looking for, we know that fully capturing the feel of your new home lies in more than just making the exterior reflect a certain style. From the materials used to the form, …

A patio is as much a part of a home as the kitchen, living room, and bedrooms are, yet many people overlook this potential gem when decorating a new home. Gelotte Hommas takes every detail into consideration when creating dream homes for our clients, and part of our unique vision is our focus on both …

Form and function are important features when you are designing a home for comfort and aesthetic value. The L-shaped house plan provides a way to achieve both and much more. At Gelotte Hommas, our L-shaped home designs are beautiful as well as functional in many ways. They provide efficient use of land, unique views, and privacy. The L-shaped home plan …

When planning to build a new home it’s important to find the perfect style and design that truly matches your unique taste. Normandy style homes remain a popular choice among homeowners due to their Romanesque feel that mimics many of the stunning aspects often found in European castles, cathedrals, and churches.  Here at Gelotte Hommas …

Nothing rounds off the look of a room like good lighting, and your master bedroom is certainly no different. Choose the best lighting for your bedroom by incorporating style and function. Here are a few bedroom lighting ideas to help shed light on the subject. Tampa Contemporary Bedroom by Interiors by Studiom via Houzz Get it off …

As the economy struggles to right itself, mortgage rates have steadily increased after record lows just a few years earlier. Though many people were still reluctant to make a home purchase at the first sign of the increase, the trend seems to be reversing as an increase in August new home sales indicates. Up by …

If you’re moving to a new place, you’ve obviously got a lot of things on your to-do list, and we understand that decorating a new home may be last thing on the list. But taking time now to plan your new home’s layout will make the decorating process much easier. To make decorating a new …

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 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 …