The Art of the Pool House

This article was originally published by DTF Design. When a tech savvy couple from Northern California found and purchased a rare and tranquil 5-acre property in Redmond, WA, they knew they wanted to take advantage of the peaceful setting and build their dream home and accompanying pool house. With years of thought and planning going …

Custom Design Fosters Healthy Homes

Not long ago, Medina architects Curtis Gelotte and Eric Drivdahl partnered with Macadam Floor and Design to explore 2018’s interior design trends. In an age of ever-growing research on the effects of lifestyle and environment on personal health and wellness, it’s no surprise that healthy homes are a high priority. No two lives are the …

A Bright, Seaside Getaway for All Seasons

Find warmth in an inviting coastal vacation home.

Exposed Wooden Beams Enchant in this Striking Home

Wood, Stone, Water features  dramatic, award-winning custom residential architecture by Gelotte Hommas Architects. Its most engaging features are the ubiquitous wooden beams that encase the interior of the home. We’ve selected three spaces that best showcase the dramatic exposed beams. Upstairs Hallway The upstairs hallways showcase a dynamic combination of wood and stone. The ceilings …

Signature Work (and a sneak peak!)

This week, we’re thrilled to be one of fifty architects, interior designers, and builders featured in Structure and Design, a book that highlights residential designs from leading professionals across the nation.

Paper for a Pop of Color

There are a myriad of ways to add color and interest to a room but one which we often forget about is wallpaper. Decorating with wallpaper got its start during the Renaissance when people couldn’t get their hands on tapestries but still wanted to spruce up their rooms with large pretty pictures. Over the centuries, …

For a Touch of Elegance, Consider an Indoor Balcony

Gelotte Hommas’ Sammamish Tuscan includes many beautiful design features, but one of the most elegant and unique aspects of the home are its indoor balconies. Homeowners looking to incorporate a romantic, European touch should consider some of the following benefits that accompany this special design element. The indoor balconies showcase how marvelously high the ceilings …

High End Interior Designs for Custom Appeal

So long as you are willing to put in enough of your time, effort, and hard-earned cash into your home, there is no limit on the degree to which you can customize it. This is particularly true if you are interested in high end luxury designs such as that of the Sandwith Estate, since there …

Designing Your Dream Home With a Panorama View

The interior and exterior of a home can be mesmerizing, but when you visit somebody who has a great view of their surroundings, chances are it’s the real showpiece that they want to share with you. If you’re lucky enough to have one of those breathtaking panoramic views, it’s important that you play up your …

Normandy Style Home Interior Designs

Enjoy the style and appeal of Normandy ever day when you design your home with this classic city’s character. Gelotte Hommas Architecture has created lovely homes with Normandy’s appeal. The following design elements are a few of the any we suggest incorporating French home design into your plans. A Traditional Stone Exterior – You’ll instantly feel …