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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 interior designers and architects. 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. Cannon Design Architects

201 Mission St Ste 2400

2. Kate Keating Associates Interior Designers

1045 Sansome St

3. Groundwork, Inc. Architects

333 Bryant St

4. Marshall/lee, Inc. Architects Architects

2340 Irving St Ste 106

5. Sunset Sports Interior Designers

2101 Taraval St

6. Jolee Design Interior Designers

4000 24th St

7. Sternberg Benjamin Architects Architects

2354 Market St

8. Andrew Feldon Design Architects

3850 23rd St

9. Lhiver Interior Designers

1464 Valencia St

10. Paletteur Interior Designers

50 29th St

11. Ted Levine Ux & Visual Design Interior Designers

447 29th St

12. Nonfriction Interior Designers

1799 Church St

13. Protoinc Architects

3367 Mission St

14. Fresh Spaces with Colleen Brand Interior Designers

3824 Mission St

15. Heritage Research Group Architects

110 Pacific Ave

16. Sf Architecture Architects

2856 Diamond St

17. Sia Consulting Corporation Architects

4742 Mission St

18. Scott Wynn Architect Architects

1785 Egbert Ave

19. Sóko Interior Designers

45 Williams Ave

20. Friesen Architects Architects

1500 S Van Ness Ave Ste 200

21. Mixed Methods Interior Designers

3086 24th St

22. Joypad Inc. Interior Designers

2601 Mission St

23. Ny Engineering Consulting Architects

850 S Van Ness Ave Ste 9

24. Deep Sky Designs Interior Designers

2361 Mission St

25. Ink & Oak Interior Designers

2277 Mission 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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