Angela Cabotaje interviews the owners of our Laurelhurst project, "The New Classic" in this month's Seattle Met magazine, on newsstands now.
See and read more online in Seattle Met's Extreme Makeover: Kitchen Edition column.
Carol's Favorite Things: Splurge-Worthy Appliances
Liebherr 36" Refrigerator/Freezer Stainless steel model shown. Also available as "fully integrated," which means that custom cabinet door panels will blend in seamlessly with your other cabinetry. ($5,500)
Miele Dishwasher So quiet, and the lay-flat cutlery tray keeps utensils separated so they get clean the first time. ($1,000)
Miele Speed Oven Steam, microwave, and convection in one. ($2,600)
LaCanche Range Eye-catching and a joy to use. ($6,550+)
Note: Prices listed are estimated retail prices. Actual purchase price varies. Some of the links in this article are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn from qualifying purchases as an Amazon Associate if you click through and make a purchase. All opinions are my own.
What does it take to become an architect, contractor, or designer in the state of Washington?
Architect
- accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from a university recognized by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
- completion of Intern Development Program (IDP) training - total of 5,600 hours of supervised direct experience
- Architect Registration Examination (ARE) - total of 30.5 hours of testing
- Washington Architect Law Review Exam
Contractor
- $12,000 bond for general contractors.
- general commercial liability insurance policy in place
No coursework or tests are required to register as a general or specialty contractor in Washington.
Designer
- nothing
There is no regulation of the term designer, interior designer, building designer, OR the "design" portion of design/build firm's label in the state of Washington.