The Appeal of the Modern Home: Architecture Styles

By definition, modern architecture is an ever-changing style. Current modern design encompasses new technology to make homes easier to build and more efficient to operate using less traditional materials like concrete and steel. Modern design is always on the hunt for clutter, looking for ways to reduce it and eliminate it altogether. Elements of nature …

Keys to Successful Communication with Your Architectural Firm

Finding a luxury home and moving into it makes up just one aspect of creating your dream home. The next step is using furniture and home decor to truly turn your residence into a work of art. Several things will help you take the architecture style of the Gelotte Hommas design and add a few …

The Benefits of Building a Home With a Patio

A patio is as much a part of a home as the kitchen, living room, and bedrooms are, yet many people overlook this potential gem when decorating a new home. Gelotte Hommas takes every detail into consideration when creating dream homes for our clients, and part of our unique vision is our focus on both …

Make Nature Meet the Modern In Your Home

You probably associate natural home building materials with old-fashioned homes. However, when used the right way, natural and environmentally friendly building supplies can enhance the modern look of your house. Use these tips and tricks to integrate natural materials into your home’s modern architecture: Live edge slab tables are becoming quite common in modern homes. …

What Walls of Glass Can Do for Your Home

When designing a home, you have so many options to consider. One that is certainly worth a few hours of contemplation is including more glass. Glass allows plenty of light to shine through, and there are plenty of ways to incorporate glass into your home’s architecture. Benefits of Glass Including plenty of glass in your …

How to Create Your Dream Garage Space

When was the last time that you spent more than a few hours in your garage? Most people have garages, but few people love theirs enough to put them to good use. If you are thinking of remodeling your garage, or even of building a new one while designing a home, use these tips and …

Ideas for Creating the Perfect Farmhouse Style

You don’t have to live in the country to live in a farmhouse-style home. This traditional style creates a feeling of warmth wherever you are. Farmhouse style houses always make you feel right at home when you return to them after a long day at work. Whether you’ve already decided on a farmhouse style home …

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 …

Ideas for Adding an Artful Wine Cellar to Your Home

If you love sipping on a glass of vino at the end of a long day, than your new home simply must feature a wine cellar. When designing a home, you have many wine cellar options. Here is a look at some of the more artful choices: Mediterranean Wine Cellar by Bellevue Architects & Designers …

Choosing a Home Style? Think Grand With a Mountain Home

Wouldn’t you like your home to stand out from the crowd? If you’re more interested in standing out in a good way than in blending in with the masses, consider making your next home a mountain home. Our talented Seattle-area architects and design experts at Gelotte Hommas Architecture can guide you through the process of …