6 Tips For Bathroom Remodeling
Remodeling a bathroom in your near future? A recent article in the Seattle Times details 6 steps to consider before you begin: Establish a detailed plan and stick to it. Consider the environmental impact of the project. Pay attention to lighting. Think about ventilation. Explore creative storage options. Do some of it yourself to save money. For bathroom remodel inspiration, check out these makeovers by some of HGTV's top designers. Then, get started on your own before and after!
Gelotte Hommas Turns Designs Into Watercolors
In a world of computerized design, Gelotte Hommas keeps the tradition of hand-drawing architectural plans alive. These designs can be turned into watercolors, a beautiful keepsake for our clients. From concept to completion, the architectural and artistic expertise of Gelotte Hommas is evident in this Medina, Wash., bungalow. To see more of our watercolors, check out "Extra Dimensions" on our website.
Switching to Low-Flow Toilets
Homeowners can save time and money by replacing standard toilets with energy efficient low-flow toilets. Every day, Americans save $11.3 million on water bills as a result of switching to low-flow toilets, with an average household savings of $50-$100 per year. While low-flow toilets were problematic when they first entered the market, new models such as the Toto Eco DrakeĀ® toilet, left, work much better and provide more options. Terry Love of Seattle-area Love Plumbing & Remodel has a helpful consumer report on new low-flow toilets that work on a maximum of just 1.6 gallons per flush. Toto, Eljer, Gerber, Kohler, ...
Northwest Timberframe Sits High Above the Water
Can you feel yourself "floating" through the treetops yet? That's the effect we created with the beautiful deck that wraps around the southwest corner of this Northwest timberframe lodge we call "High Above the Water." This 3,100 square-foot Anacortes, Wash., home is constructed of cedar and cultured stone for durability and charm and won a regional "Best in American Living" award in 2008 from the National Association of Home Builders. It also features a dramatic great room that embraces the craggy coastline and a large open kitchen with separate food preparation area. Not your average treehouse, ay? "High Above the Water" Photography: ...
Gelotte Hommas Indoor-Outdoor Room Design in Magazine
An indoor-outdoor room design by Gelotte Hommas Architecture in Issaquah Highlands appears in the July-August 2010 issue of Seattle Homes & Lifestyles magazine, on stands now. Check out the feature story, "Out Is In," here for ideas on year-round outdoor living such as installing the seamless, floor-to-ceiling folding glass doors surrounding this multifunctional space.
6 Tips For Bathroom Remodeling
Posted on July 29, 2010 · 1 CommentRemodeling a bathroom in your near future? A recent article in the Seattle Times details 6 steps to consider before you begin:
- Establish a detailed plan and stick to it.
- Consider the environmental impact of the project.
- Pay attention to lighting.
- Think about ventilation.
- Explore creative storage options.
- Do some of it yourself to save money.
For bathroom remodel inspiration, check out these makeovers by some of HGTV’s top designers. Then, get started on your own before and after!
Gelotte Hommas Turns Designs Into Watercolors
Posted on July 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
In a world of computerized design, Gelotte Hommas keeps the tradition of hand-drawing architectural plans alive. These designs can be turned into watercolors, a beautiful keepsake for our clients. From concept to completion, the architectural and artistic expertise of Gelotte Hommas is evident in this Medina, Wash., bungalow. To see more of our watercolors, check out “Extra Dimensions” on our website.
Switching to Low-Flow Toilets
Posted on July 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Homeowners can save time and money by replacing standard toilets with energy efficient low-flow toilets. Every day, Americans save $11.3 million on water bills as a result of switching to low-flow toilets, with an average household savings of $50-$100 per year. While low-flow toilets were problematic when they first entered the market, new models such as the Toto Eco DrakeĀ® toilet, left, work much better and provide more options.
Terry Love of Seattle-area Love Plumbing & Remodel has a helpful consumer report on new low-flow toilets that work on a maximum of just 1.6 gallons per flush. Toto, Eljer, Gerber, Kohler, American Standard, Caroma, and Briggs low-flow toilets all made the list. Consumers can also look for WaterSense-labeled toilets, which meet U.S. Environmental Protection Association requirements for water-wise products. Have you considered switching to low-flow toilets?
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