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Do you have an extensive classic car collection? If you do, then odds are you’ve put a lot of time and money into building that collection. This means that you should have a way to display those cars. A regular garage just won’t do that collection justice! We suggest building a custom garage design in …

If you’re planning a custom home design in Bellevue, then you’re hoping for a unique appearance. You don’t want a home that looks like it was manufactured off an assembly line, after all. One way to get a unique look out of your home design is by using exposed trusses. Most home designs have gable or …

If you’ve got property out in the mountains, then there’s a good chance that you’re looking to build a custom mountain home. Mountain-style homes boast rustic designs that help to create both a comforting and welcoming quality. Here at Gelotte Hommas Architecture, we have experience building beautiful custom mountain homes. Just check out our custom …

Building a home from scratch or remodeling your home can give you the freedom to finally have the dream house you’ve always wanted. However, selecting the right home floor plan for your land, existing structure, and your family isn’t always easy. In fact, it’s downright impossible to do a wonderful job. That’s where Gelotte Hommas’ …

Beach houses are meant to be comfortable in a casual manner, making them well-suited to people in need of some rest and relaxation. In contrast, traditional homes are all about their classic timelessness, having withstood the test of time to survive into the present. For people who find something to like in both kinds of …

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 …

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 …