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Home Designers & Architects in Oakland, CA

Need a house cleaner in Oakland? Below are 266 home designers serving Oakland, CA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in Oakland cover interior designers and architects. Oakland sits in Alameda County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Oakley.

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1. Xsparks Interior Designers

3240 Peralta St

2. Ray Marshall Design Interior Designers

1196 32nd St

3. Murakami Nelson Architectural Corp Architects

100 Filbert St

4. Brandtank Interior Designers

1150 55th St Ste B

5. Caha Llc Architects

478 25th St Ste A

6. Rowdy Ferret Design Interior Designers

5111 Telegraph Ave

7. Vizit 3d Architects

3300 Webster St

8. Pimlico Place Interior Designers

4135 Piedmont Ave

9. Trinity Formulas Interior Designers

1067 77th Ave

10. George Meu Associates Architects

499 Embarcadero # 6

11. Anandamaya Llc Interior Designers

1050 22nd Ave

12. Pxi Design Interior Designers

850 42nd Ave # 2

13. Dlc-id, Llc Architects

221 Oak St Ste D

14. Ed Fernandez Architects Interior Designers

580 2nd St Ste 275

15. Kendall Young Assoc Architects

211 10th St

16. Marcy Voyevod Design Architects

110 Linden St

17. Tad Gear Interior Designers

95 Linden St Ste 8

18. Sum Sum Trading Interior Designers

365 12th St

19. William Coburn Architecture Architects

1224 Center St

20. Pacassa Studios Interior Designers

1793 12th St

21. Charles F Jennings Architects Architects

337 17th St Ste 210

22. Akol & Yoshii Inc., Architects Architects

468 19th St

23. Bart Systems Architects

300 Lakeside Dr

24. Envirotrans Solutions Architects

426 17th St

25. Clancy Schaer Interior Designers

1633 Broadway Ste C

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

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Oakland, CA in Alameda County.

What home design costs in Oakland

Home designers and architects in Oakland 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 Oakland

  • 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.
  • Review a portfolio of built Oakland-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.

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 Oakland?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?

Many Oakland 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 Oakland?

Oakland 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 Oakland?

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