Architecture Trends: Ideas for Craftsman Style Homes

Craftsman-Style homes are embellished with plenty of details and features that make them truly unique within the world of architecture. Their sometimes intricate adornments make them stand out from the crowd and it is for that reason that Craftsman homes are among the most popular styles in the Washington area. While architecture trends come and …

The Difference Between Simpleness and Simplicity

When it comes to architectural style, simplicity is the greatest compliment an architect can ever achieve. Simplicity doesn’t mean simpleness, rather it is an effortless blending of architectural elements to create structure that is welcoming and inviting while still being interesting and engaging. Simpleness is easy to accomplish as it is uninspired and often just a …

7 Lucky Ways to Bring Some Asian Influence Into Your Home

The Orient has always inspired a sense of mystery and refinement that is appealing to the adventurous soul. Whether you have a home in the Hamptons or in downtown Seattle, adding a little Asian influence into your home is a fabulous decision. Here are some ways you can incorporate Asian influences when you are designing …

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 …

Balance Privacy and Style in the Bathroom

Each zone within your bathroom serves a different purpose; the toilet, the shower, the sink and the vanity all have important roles to play, and displaying these zones as the independent functions that they are can be a great way to promote bathroom privacy without compromising style. Contemporary Bathroom by Johns Creek Interior Designers & …

Ensure That Your New Kitchen Has Plenty of Space

Anyone who has ever dealt with a cramped or poorly laid out kitchen knows just how frustrating it can be. Small work spaces make cooking with a partner near impossible and little to no storage means things get stored on counters thus reducing what little work space you already have. But, carefully planning your kitchen …

Architecture with Pets in Mind: Designing a Cat-Friendly Home

Cats are not so much pets as they are roommates, and their attitude about your home – and your things – shows that. That’s why you should design your new home or remodel with your cat in mind; give them his or her space and he or she will (hopefully) give you yours. Here are …

Why You Should Consider Bamboo Flooring

When people typically plan their flooring, a few different options come to mind: carpet and hard-wood. There is another flooring option that is both affordable and durable: bamboo. And because bamboo is renewable, using it to cover your floors is environmentally friendly, as well. Contemporary Kitchen by Charleston Architects & Designers DLB Custom Home Design via …

Working Your Architectural Angles

Three of the main tenants of the design theory and mindset at Gelotte Hommas Architecture are form, beauty, and architecture. A good architect needs the same know-how as a Super Model: You have to know how to work your angles. Geometric patterns are one of the biggest, booming trends in fashion today. From the ever …

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 …