Gelotte Hommas Architecture
Wooden slab into conference room fab: Re-purposing
Re-purposing materials for another use is a part of our architectural practice with our projects, but it doesn’t stop there. When we moved into our current office building four years ago we gained an extra conference room. A bigger conference room, which of course needed a bigger conference room table. The current table that we …
GHA featured on Materialicious right now – go check it out! (no really)
Materialicious is an online mecca for all things design, and today some homes by Gelotte Hommas are being featured. From architecture to fashion, automobiles to wood, and everything in between. If it’s made of material, design related, and trendy you will find it on Materialicious. This is one more amazing resource for design inspiration we …
Teaching a new house old tricks
One of our top ten most designed home styles is by far the Bungalow, although we have definitely seen a reduction of this particular style over the last few years in the Seattle area. Our bungalow designs have been featured in magazines across the country as well as books (Creating an Old New House). Styles come and …
Top ten most romantic homes of 2012 (and one from 2011 too)
There is 3 more days until Valentines day (one if you are only counting business days). *gulp* Are you all set to swoon the love of your life on Tuesday? If not – good luck to you. Well, we can’t exactly help you out in the gift department, but in the meantime we sure can get …
The cardboard cottage
We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again – we just love our community and getting involved. That in mind, when The Bear Creek School approached us for a procurement item for their annual auction, needless to say we were thrilled! Almost as soon as we decided to accept we started to consider what we …
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 …
Bathroom Trends to Watch for in 2012
Deciding to remodel your bathroom at the start of a New Year is a fantastic idea. A bathroom renovation can give your home that fresh face lift it has been needing. It is also to remodel at the start of a New Year due to the fact that you can get on board with all …