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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 architects, interior designers and residential home designers. Oakland sits in Alameda County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Oakley.

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1. Studio T-sq, Inc. Architects

1970 Broadway # 408

2. Fmg + Company Architects

1904 Franklin St Ste 400

3. Pillow Book Productions Architects

1633 Broadway Ste Be

4. Hilliard Architects Inc Architects

1423 Broadway Ste 108

5. Home Holder Properties Llc Residential Home Designers

1587 Franklin St

6. Teecom Architects

1333 Broadway Ste 601

7. Ethan Andersen Architects

484 Lake Park Ave PMB 355

8. Ezra Wheeler Design Build Architects

651 Santa Ray Ave

9. Form Architects Architects

1724 Mandela Pkwy

10. O2 Treehouse Architects

1960 Mandela Pkwy

11. Worthington Architecture Architects

4681 Telegraph Ave

12. Gerson Overstreet Architects Architects

5628 Martin Luther King Jr Way

13. Metiu design studio Architects

730 29th St APT 115

14. Mesh Architects

478 25th St Unit C

15. Kelly & Abramson Architects

3661 Grand Ave Ste 204

16. Anticlockwise Arts Llc Interior Designers

178 10th St

17. Freeform, Inc. Interior Designers

1035 22nd Ave

18. Sound Appraisals Interior Designers

8080 Capwell Dr

19. Clearlogicgroup Inc. Interior Designers

303 Hegenberger Rd Ste 308

20. Best Canvas Co Interior Designers

807 Kennedy St

21. Freea.pet Interior Designers

2433 Coolidge Ave

22. Sungrown Developments, Inc Interior Designers

248 3rd St # 494

23. Orjala Architects Architects

110 Linden St

24. Oso Designs Interior Designers

801 Franklin St

25. Michael Willis Architects Architects

471 9th St

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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