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Home Designers & Architects in Malibu, CA

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Malibu? We list 30 local home designers across Malibu and nearby California, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Malibu cover interior designers, architects and residential home designers. Malibu sits in Los Angeles County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Mammoth Lakes.

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1. Saffron Case Homes Interior Designers

30745 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 19b

2. Goldman Firth Architects Architects

24955 CA-1 # B202

3. Edward A D'Andrea Architects & Associates Architects

29350 Pacific Coast Hwy

4. Allen Construction Residential Home Designers

24955 Pacific Coast Hwy

5. Design Collectif Interior Designers

24955 Pacific Coast Hwy

6. Richard Sol Architect Inc Architects

24955 Pacific Coast Hwy

7. Platner & Co. Interior Designers

23823 Malibu Rd Ste 50-137

8. Rene-Weissman Design Architects

6624 Dume Dr

9. Barbara Grushow Designs INC Interior Designers

28990 Pacific Coast Hwy #203

10. Kirsten Marie Interior Designers

28990 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 108b

11. Clive Dawson, A.i.a. Architecture And Planning Architects

28925 Pacific Coast Hwy

12. Tobias Architecture Architects

22221 Pacific Coast Hwy

13. Ocean Point Development, Inc. Residential Home Designers

29160 Heathercliff Rd Ste 205

14. Bitchin' Digs Interior Designers

29500 Heathercliff Rd

15. Malibu Color Consultants Interior Designers

29500 Heathercliff Rd Suite 254

16. The Colony Malibu Residential Home Designers

3822 Cross Creek Rd

17. Rubin and Chapelle Interior Designers

23410 Civic Center Way

18. Barsocchini & Associates Designs Interior Designers

3502 Coast View Dr

19. Illuminator Wholesaler Architects

21352 Rambla Vis

20. Eric Lloyd Wright and Associates Architects

24680 Piuma Rd

21. Mgi Design, Inc. Architects

24911 Pacific Coast Hwy

22. Malibu Design Associates Architects

28955 Pacific Coast Hwy

23. J + A Design Architects

29160 Heathercliff Rd

24. Deer Creek Road Interior Designers

30765 Pacific Coast Hwy

25. Coastal Home Furnishings Inc. Dba Platner And Co Interior Designers

23823 Malibu Rd Ste 50137

Home designers & architects in Malibu, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Malibu, CA in Los Angeles County.

What home design costs in Malibu

Home designers and architects in Malibu 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 Malibu

  • Pin down the fee structure up front — flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost.
  • Ask how many revisions are included and how changes are billed.
  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.
  • 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.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?
  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Malibu?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?

Many Malibu 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 Malibu?

Malibu 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 Malibu?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the Malibu 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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