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Home Designers & Architects in San Francisco, CA

Need a house cleaner in San Francisco? Below are 1318 home designers serving San Francisco, CA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in San Francisco cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. San Francisco sits in San Francisco County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and San Gabriel.

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1. Karen Graham Interiors Interior Designers

2 Henry Adams St Ste M40

2. Elevation Architects Architects

25 Lusk St

3. 10sb Architects

415 Jackson St Ste 100

4. Holland & Sherry Interior Designers

135 Rhode Island St

5. Brookwood Group Residential Home Designers

50 California St Ste 1500

6. Marmol Radziner Architects

612 York St

7. SmithGroup Architects

301 Battery St

8. Edenspiekermann Interior Designers

222 Columbus Ave Ste 310

9. Synchronis | San Francisco Architects Architects

2 Embarcadero Ctr Fl 8

10. Skurman Architects Architects

3654 Sacramento St

11. Villa Residential Home Designers

1 Letterman Dr Ste C3500

12. Hka, Inc. Interior Designers

639 Front St Fl 3

13. Brw Architects (brown Reynolds Watford) Architects

1620 Montgomery St

14. Dara Rosenfeld Design Llc Interior Designers

1616 16th St Ste 360

15. Gastronom Architects

5801 Geary Blvd

16. Community Design Center Architects

5 Thomas Mellon Cir Ste 128

17. Design Milagros Interior Designers

650 Mississippi St

18. Alex Bautista Design Architects

185 Arkansas St

19. Gl Planning & Design Architects

1160 Battery St Ste 50

20. Summit 800 Residential Home Designers

Summit Way

21. Daniel Serrano Wallpapering Interior Designers

1515 Monterey Blvd

22. Roll Out Shelves Kitchen & Bath Designers

1987 35th Ave

23. Field Theory Interior Designers

3600 Lawton St

24. Berle Pilsk Architect Architects

1991 21st Ave

25. Dandy Kitchen & Bath Designers

1433 Irving St

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

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

What home design costs in San Francisco

Home designers and architects in San Francisco 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 Francisco

  • 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 San Francisco-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do you handle permits and inspections in San Francisco?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?
  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?

Many San Francisco 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 Francisco?

San Francisco 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 Francisco?

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