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Home Designers & Architects in San Diego, CA

Find vetted house cleaners near San Diego, California. Here are 807 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in San Diego cover interior designers and architects. San Diego sits in San Diego County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Dimas and San Fernando.

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1. Apple Cart Interior Designers

11772 Sorrento Valley Rd

2. Ballinger Design Studios Interior Designers

4907 Morena Blvd

3. 505architecture Architects

4901 Morena Blvd Ste 505

4. Pretty Fabulous Designs Interior Designers

7770 Regents Rd

5. 3d Artist/freelance Interior Designers

5755 Oberlin Dr Ste 301

6. Krenek Design Group Architects

5230 Carroll Canyon Rd

7. Bathroom Readers Press Interior Designers

10350 Barnes Canyon Rd

8. Energy Liberty Corporation Architects

6440 Lusk Blvd Ste D101

9. European Kitchen Designs Inc Interior Designers

6440 Lusk Blvd

10. Stevenson Designed Solutions Interior Designers

10366 Roselle St Ste D

11. Patera Design Interior Designers

10525 Vista Sorrento Pkwy Ste 105

12. Lund Vandruff Architects

3970 Sorrento Valley Blvd

13. Southcoast Feng Shui & Decor Interior Designers

4653 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 308-89

14. Interia Inc Architects

6790 Top Gun St Ste 2

15. Allmark Identification Systems Interior Designers

8920 Kenamar Dr Ste 210

16. Bro Design & Remolding Inc Interior Designers

7094 Miramar Rd Ste 102

17. Dec Engineers Architects

7360 Carroll Rd

18. Now Furniture Interior Designers

7069 Consolidated Way

19. Walker Project The Interior Designers

8524 Commerce Ave

20. Matrix Furnishing & Interior Design, Inc Interior Designers

8580 Spectrum Ln Ste 1

21. Mansour Architectural Corporation Architects

6498 Weathers Pl Ste 100

22. Design Line Interiors Inc Interior Designers

4863 Shawline St

23. Artworks Productions Interior Designers

7640 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

24. Midwest Graphix Interior Designers

4878 Ronson Ct

25. San Diego Portfolio Studio Interior Designers

4858 Mercury St Ste 111

Home designers & architects in San Diego, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving San Diego, CA in San Diego County.

What home design costs in San Diego

Home designers and architects in San Diego 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 San Diego

  • 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 San Diego-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

  • Can I see built projects like mine?
  • 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 San Diego?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many San Diego 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 San Diego?

San Diego 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 San Diego?

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