3 Open Kitchens for Contemporary Living

Classic or contemporary, the kitchen is the center of the home. Industry experts report that while overall home size is getting smaller, particularly in urban areas, kitchen sizes are staying the same or even getting larger. This is due to the fact that the kitchen has replaced the living room as the central gathering place for …

Prairie Style Architect

Art is a discovery and development of elementary principles of nature into beautiful forms suitable for human use. Frank Lloyd Wright We love and live a variety of design styles, from traditional gothic architecture to contemporary design. Every project is a new opportunity to exercise creativity in our endeavor to create livable art. Several years …

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 …

Concrete Turns Cozy in House in a Mountain Meadow

When one thinks of a romantic meadow, concrete walls and chrome finishes rarely come to mind. However, Gelotte Hommas’ Redmond residential architects designed House in a Mountain Meadow as a stunning example of a how a contemporary design aesthetic can be both industrial and warm, modern and romantic. Below are several design features that make …

Open Up Your Living Room with These Bold Built-Ins

Historically a staple of traditional architecture, built-in shelving has a beauty and elegance that elevates it far beyond being a simple storage solution. For those that enjoy the functionality of a built-in, but have a more modern design aesthetic, the Gelotte Hommas designed Northwest Perspective incorporates built-in shelving with a fresh, contemporary twist. In contrast …

Popular Luxury Design Trends That Are On the Rise

When building your home, it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest luxury design trends. While you do not necessarily need to incorporate every trendy style or piece into your home, it is nice to choose at least a few decorations or design elements that give your home a new and modern appeal. At …

Use These Tips If You're Still Undecided On Your Floor Plan

Choosing a floor plan for your new home is not an easy task. Since floor plans are very difficult to change once the home is built, there is a lot of pressure to make the right choices. However, solidifying your floor plan is a very important step in the home building process, so it’s important …

The Benefits of Having an Open Floor Plan

Open floor plan designs in homes and apartments have been around for a long time. However, in 2014, they’re particularly popular, and that popularity doesn’t seem like it’s going to fade anytime soon. That’s because open floor plan designs have a wide variety of benefits for homeowners and renters – ones that make day to …