design inspiration

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 …

Do you love to be inspired? Of course you do! We all do from time to time, especially when it comes to designing our home.  We encourage our clients to take a look around in; magazines, interior design books,  and online for inspiration then either tear/print out the page and keep them all in once …

Happy 2012 everyone! Last year was great and now this year is going to be even better. We redesigned out website last year, and as 2012 came closer we thought maybe our blog could use some sprucing up as well. So – TADA! Here it is! Here are a few of the new features: Easier …

Arches have a great way of adding depth, dimension and appeal to the home. They can open up a room as well as emphasize certain accents. If you have been considering planning a remodeling project or new home, consider using arches for a wide variety of reasons. It’s okay if you are unsure of what …

We love sharing some of our most recent projects with our readers. Being able to take a peek inside just how much magic Gelotte Hommas can work gives you a better idea of all that we are capable of. If you haven’t yet seen the Cape-cod Shingle Style project yet, you are in luck. We’ve …

Have you ever wished that you could corner an architect and ask them whatever you wanted for a half an hour? Well you are going to get that chance on Tuesday November 29th from 6:30 – 7:00 PM PST. Gelotte Hommas will be hosting a live chat on Twitter responding to any and all questions that you may …

A recent Seattle remodel featured in Old House magazine presents some great ideas for using architectural salvage to create a historic feel inside your home. The feature describes how Robin Warner and Rich Moyer lovingly restored a 1908 Foursquare in Seattle’s Nob Hill neighborhood to its former glory with architectural salvage and historically accurate new construction. The …

Highlight your home’s architecture with fall decor to welcome the season and express your style. Fall decorsuch as pumpkins, wreaths, baskets, and other natural elements and lighting will draw attention to your home’s best architectural features and create a friendly greeting for trick-or-treaters and out-of-town guests. Consider adding fall decor to these home architectural elements: stairs fence posts front …