We bought a place in Bellevue two years ago and we've reached the point where we want to do real work rather than cosmetic fixes. Kitchen and probably a bathroom, possibly opening up a wall. What I can't figure out is whether to hire an architect and then find a builder, or go with one of these design build outfits that does both. I've heard arguments for each and I'd like to hear from people who've actually lived through it on the Eastside. We're not in a rush, which I gather is an advantage, and we'd rather spend a few extra months planning than start something and discover halfway through that we chose the wrong structure for the job.