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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. Arterra Landscape Architects Architects

88 Missouri St

2. Warren Sheets Design Interior Designers

155 Connecticut St

3. Iwamotoscott Architecture Architects

128 Texas St

4. Navarra Design, Inc. Interior Designers

1045 17th St Ste 204

5. Stephen Wheeler Landscape Architects Architects

99 Mississippi St

6. Apax Mirai Residential Home Designers

500 Terry a Francois Blvd

7. Kitchan Design Interior Designers

500 Terry A Francois Blvd

8. Fillon Solis Architects Inc Architects

401 Terry A Francois Blvd Ste 208

9. Mission Bay Development Group Residential Home Designers

401 Terry A Francois Blvd

10. One Mission Bay Residential Home Designers

110 Channel St

11. Soha Engineers Architects

48 Colin P Kelly Jr St

12. Alno San Francisco Kitchen & Bath Designers

243 Brannan St

13. Joseph Chow & Associates Architects

650 Delancey St Apt 211

14. European Kitchen Design Kitchen & Bath Designers

243 Brannan St

15. Electrolight San Francisco Interior Designers

329 Bryant St Ste 3b

16. Kayvictor, Inc. Architects

329 Bryant St Ste 1c

17. Arcanum Architecture Architects

329 Bryant St

18. Tim Murphy Design Associates Architects

2 Bryant St Ste 300

19. Portland-pacific Market Residential Home Designers

430 Main St

20. Marx Okubo Associates Architects

444 Spear St Ste 205

21. Hunt Hale Jones Architects Architects

444 Spear St Ste 105

22. Turner Duckworth Interior Designers

615 Battery St Fl 6

23. Olympic Residential Group Residential Home Designers

235 Montgomery St Ste 960

24. Bull Stockwell Allen Architects

300 Montgomery St

25. Kelly Connelly Design & Print Interior Designers

315 Montgomery St # 10fl

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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