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Home Designers & Architects in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Carmel-by-the-Sea? We list 24 local home designers across Carmel-by-the-Sea and nearby California, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Carmel-by-the-Sea cover interior designers, architects, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Carmel-by-the-Sea sits in Monterey County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Carpinteria.

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1. Vance Killen Interior Design Interior Designers

SE corner of 7th &, Lincoln St

2. Wynkoop Architecture Architects

Lincoln, 3 Ne of 8th Suite #104

3. Ambiance Interiors Interior Designers

San Carlos Street Between Ocean Ave And 7th Ave

4. Martin Perri Interiors, Inc Interior Designers

225 The Crossroads Blvd

5. Monterey Design Center Interior Designers

Mission St

6. Carmel Point Landscapes Architects

3680 The Barnyard # E-1

7. Gardner & Associates Interior Designers

26037 Atherton Dr

8. Claudio Ortiz Design Group Interior Designers

26615 Carmel Center Pl

9. Lewis Builders Architects

3706 The Barnyard, Ste G11

10. Studio Schicketanz Architects

3659 The Barnyard

11. Studio Carver Architects Interior Designers

3640 The Barnyard Ste C32

12. Lx Design Studio Architects

3771 Rio Rd Ste 101a

13. Design Works Ltd Interior Designers

26346 Carmel Rancho Ln Ste 200b

14. Rana Architects

26382 Carmel Rancho Ln Fl 2

15. Ciardella Associates Architects

200 Clock Tower Pl

16. Carmel Building & Design Residential Home Designers

200 Clock Tower Pl Ste A100

17. Mid-Valley Stone and Tile Kitchen & Bath Designers

9700 Carmel Valley Rd

18. Heidi Woods Dezign Interior Designers

9750 Carmel Valley Rd

19. Thomas Bateman Hood Architecture Architects

27880 Dorris Dr

20. Ayi & Associates Interior Designers

225 The Crossroads Blvd PMB 121

21. Noelle Micek Interiors, Inc Interior Designers

3855 Via Nona Marie # 103

22. Alan Kanter Architect Architects

26352 Carmel Rancho Ln Ste 103

23. Barbara Berg Interior Designers

26465 Carmel Rancho Blvd

24. Shoshin Interior Designers

4 San Carlos St

Home designers & architects in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA: a local guide

We currently track 24 residential architects and home designers serving Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA in Monterey County.

What home design costs in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Home designers and architects in Carmel-by-the-Sea typically charge a flat fee for a defined scope, an hourly rate (commonly $100-$250/hr) for consulting, or a percentage of construction cost (often 8-15%) for full-service projects. Ask for a written proposal that spells out deliverables, revisions, and who handles permits.

How to choose a home designer in Carmel-by-the-Sea

  • Read reviews for communication and deadlines — the common complaints are slow drawings and scope creep.
  • Match the pro to the job — an architect for structural or complex work, a home designer for many remodels and additions.
  • Review a portfolio of built Carmel-by-the-Sea-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.
  • Pin down the fee structure up front — flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?
  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?

Many Carmel-by-the-Sea listings also handle new-home design, additions, remodels, and permit-ready construction drawings.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a home designer or architect cost in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Carmel-by-the-Sea designers and architects charge a flat fee for a set scope, an hourly rate often around $100 to $250 an hour, or a percentage of construction cost, commonly 8 to 15 percent, for full-service projects. Ask for a written proposal.

Do I need an architect or a home designer?

For structural changes, additions, or complex builds you generally want a licensed architect. For many remodels and straightforward new homes a home designer can handle it for less. Ask who stamps the drawings.

Will the designer handle permits in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the Carmel-by-the-Sea building department. Confirm this up front, as it saves time and rejected submittals.

How long does home design take?

A concept can take a few weeks; full construction drawings for a custom home or major addition often run one to three months, plus permit review.

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