outdoor entertaining

As you dream about your ideal home, how does outdoor entertaining factor into your vision? Outdoor space is important, especially during the Pacific Northwest’s idyllic summers. Designed by our Seattle architects, Lakefront Splendor is a stunning, contemporary example of how to make the most of your outdoor entertaining space. Here are five features to note. …

Creating a sense of beauty at home encompasses every aspect of a property—from the front entrance to the upstairs hallway to the backyard. Every aspect of your custom home should work in harmony. At Woodway Manor, Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl architects crafted thoughtful outdoor spaces that speak to the character and beauty of the traditional style …

Home is more than the roof and walls that offer shelter. It’s the unique way a kitchen reflects your personality, how the front door welcomes you in, and how the customized landscaping entices you to linger longer in your backyard. Luxury home designs weave the best of architecture, interior design, and landscaping together into a …

As we launch into summer on the heels of the solstice, we turn our attention to all-things outdoors…including dining. As sunlight lingers longer and the warm evenings draw us outside, there’s no better place to unwind than your own backyard. Here are three outdoor dining spaces our Juanita home designers love. Outdoor Kitchen Grilling is …

Summer in the Pacific Northwest never fails to inspire. Warm days, lingering evenings, hiking alpine paths, boating on the Sound—our region is source of incredible beauty and opportunity, and we want our homes to reflect that. This week, we’ve collected a few of our Woodinville architects’ favorite summer-focused ideas, homes, and design elements for your …

A well-designed custom home is your opportunity to tailor your space precisely to your needs, whether they’re purely practical or wild concepts you’ve always dreamed of. We love exploring your ideas and weaving them into a dream home uniquely reflective of your lifestyle. And that’s exactly what Seattle architect Curtis Gelotte did in Lakefront Gothic. …

As we head into the extended Fourth of July weekend, we can’t help but think of all the BBQs, family reunions, pool parties, and lake house gatherings that launch the true Pacific Northwest summer season. Independence Day weekend presents an opportunity for laidback, fun-in-the-sun memories with friends and family, so we’ve gathered a few of …

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