Porches used to be a necessity in the design of American homes to keep the homes cool. However, as discussed in an earlier post, air conditioning was one of the main factors that killed off the porch in the American home. While porches may no longer be needed to keep a home comfortable, they can still be used in the design to give your home a certain look or... [Read more...]

At Gelotte Hommas, we love wine, and more often than not clients are asking us to incorporate a wine cellar into their design plans, which we love to do. From simple under the counter storage to a full-blown, temperature and moisture controlled room with adjoining tasting area; wine cellars are a popular home feature. When thinking about adding a wine cellar,... [Read more...]

Whether you're looking for a fun outing this summer for you and your spouse, your kids or visitors to the city of Seattle, we think the Seattle Architecture Foundation's informative, guided walking tours are  a pretty neat way to get to know our surroundings. Some neat upcoming tours include: "Let the Streets be your Museum," a tour of the city's best public... [Read more...]

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