home design tips
6 Tips for a Great Relationship with Your Home Design Team
Architecture is a pursuit of artistry. From initial conversation to final construction, home architectural design is a journey. When clients first approached us with the Ratio House project, they came with a desire to breathe new life into a dated water-view home. They had a vision, but they wanted a professional architect to help craft …
Tips for Creating a European Style Home
Homes with a European look provide some old-world charm that you don’t see often in the US. With some careful planning, you can create your own European style home and feel as though you’re vacationing in the English or French countryside all year round. The following ideas can help you get started on this project: …
Home Building Trends: Build for Universal Design
Homeowners typically look forward to hosting guests, and it’s important that a property is able to accommodate every guest comfortably and without any complications. Gelotte Hommas Architecture understands the importance of creating properties that are able to accommodate a wide range of both household residents and household guests. Imbuing a home with features that make it accessible …
Ideas for Building a Stone Fireplace
A stone fireplace adds special character to your home. It’s a centerpiece that sets the mood of your living room, and even of your entire home. Not all stone fireplaces are created equal, however. Here are a few ideas to help you choose the fireplace design that’s right for your home. Traditional Living Room by …
Working With a Design Wish List
At Gelotte Hommas Architecture, we excel in translating clients’ desires into exceptional designs. We live by the motto “the Art in Architecture,” blending the intuitive with the rational and paying careful attention to the distinct aspects of aesthetics. Here’s how to work with your architect using a wish list when designing a home to create …