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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. Evergrowing Interior Designers

3265 17th St

2. Timothy Harris Design Interior Designers

3246 17th St

3. Switchpoint Planning Architects

2101 Folsom St

4. Amlgm Architects

1663 Mission St Ste 650

5. Roseandthorn Design Interior Designers

3150 18th St

6. Sean Ross Creative Interior Designers

3180 18th St Ste 208

7. Andreu Osika Digital Product Design Interior Designers

424 Treat Ave

8. Ax3 Studio Interior Designers

424 Treat Ave Ste B

9. Visual Arena Interior Designers

577 Shotwell St

10. Playground Group Inc Interior Designers

577 Shotwell St

11. Things That Are Brown Interior Designers

2419 Harrison St

12. Research Infrastructure Greenland (rig) Architects

2451 Harrison St

13. Oarcon Inc Architects

2180 Bryant St # 109

14. Alan Kanter Architect Architects

720 York St Ste 114 # Studio

15. Catherine Kwong Llc Interior Designers

2100 Bryant St

16. Studio Vara Inc Architects

3130 20th St Ste 190

17. Blue Truck, Inc Architects

1890 Bryant St Ste 314

18. Wow Inc. Interior Designers

1890 Bryant St Ste 205

19. William Cooper Design Architects

590 York St

20. Altitudesf Interior Designers

590 York St Ste 5

21. Steven Miller Design Studio, Inc. Interior Designers

1999 Bryant St

22. Tucci Lighting Interior Designers

660 York St Ste 217

23. Inneract Project Interior Designers

660 York St Ste 101

24. Naganuma Design & Direction Interior Designers

1000 De Haro St

25. San Francisco Naturopathic Medicine Corp Architects

1615 20th 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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