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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. Ike Kligerman Barkley Architects Inc Architects

1624 Franklin St Ste 912

2. Electro Creative Workshop Interior Designers

1221 Broadway

3. Gray Architecture Architects

339 15th St Ste 212

4. Amphion Environmental Inc Architects

1404 Franklin St Ste 300

5. Lumenworks Inc Architects

3410 Lakeshore Ave Ste 201

6. Dimond Printers Interior Designers

3525 Fruitvale Ave

7. Deco Collections Inc Interior Designers

3227 14th Ave

8. Furbish Llc Interior Designers

3294 Louise St

9. Soreal Design Interior Designers

1581 32nd St

10. Rubber Stampede Inc Interior Designers

967 Stanford Ave

11. Creative Source Designs, Llc Interior Designers

400 29th St Ste 419

12. Ogle Design Architects

4236 Martin Luther King Jr Way

13. Pyramid Market Interior Designers

4721 Telegraph Ave

14. Momentum Sports Group Interior Designers

3530 Grand Ave

15. Beauty Pleasures Interior Designers

4287 Piedmont Ave

16. Mimi Lou Phd Interior Designers

6355 Telegraph Ave

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

We currently track 16 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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