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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, architects and drafting & blueprint services. 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. Krystal Lauk Studios Interior Designers

2261 Market St

2. Doug Muise Design Interior Designers

2261 Market St

3. Individual Interior Designers

1885 Mission St Ste 319

4. Open Architecture Collaborative Architects

2973 16th St

5. Whipsaw Architects

81 Lafayette St

6. Uber Technologies Llc Interior Designers

1455 Market St

7. Capacity Blueprint Drafting & Blueprint Services

1390 Market St Ste 200

8. Mes Amis 193 Interior Designers

193 Franklin St

9. Zacharycorzine.com Interior Designers

1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl

10. Momentum Ideas Interior Designers

277 Golden Gate Ave

11. Andrew Wendling Interior Designers

1355 Market St

12. Yeo Design Interior Designers

146 11th St

13. Imz-design Interior Designers

179 11th St

14. Think2build Llc Architects

179 11th St

15. Salty Studios Interior Designers

169 11th St

16. A Studio For Word & Image Interior Designers

926 Natoma St

17. Poor Magazine Interior Designers

255 9th St

18. Fossil Faux Studios Interior Designers

1268 Folsom St

19. A Line Studio Interior Designers

51 Rodgers St

20. O/m Studio Interior Designers

301 8th St Ste 240

21. We Are Superworks Interior Designers

1211 Folsom St

22. Public Architecture Architects

1211 Folsom St

23. Studioanomalous Interior Designers

1211 Folsom St

24. Skim Studio Interior Designers

275 8th St

25. Ruby Sailing Yacht Interior Designers

1129 Folsom 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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