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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. Soha Designs Inc Interior Designers

2443 Fillmore St PMB 380-3502

2. Decorator Showcase Interior Designers

3065 Jackson St

3. Katharine Webster, Inc Architects

3352B Sacramento St

4. Haller Architecture & Design Architects

2700 Sutter St

5. Zinc Details Interior Designers

1633 Fillmore St

6. Urban Building Workshop Architects

566 Commercial St

7. March Sf Architects

3075 Sacramento St

8. Rachelle Goodfriend Interior Designers

1537 Franklin St

9. Eliavi Interior Designers

1426 Fillmore St

10. Oculus Architects Inc Architects

203 Willow St Ste 501

11. Mark Sylva Designs Interior Designers

1075 Post St

12. Boombe Studio Architects

587 Eddy St

13. Studio86 Jiu Jitsu Interior Designers

1204 Pacific Ave

14. Conor Fennessy Antiques Interior Designers

801 Columbus Ave

15. Natzke Design Interior Designers

2350 Taylor St Ste 5

16. Paulett Taggart Architects Architects

725 Greenwich St

17. Bug I'd, Inc Interior Designers

725 Greenwich St Ste 202

18. Vokic Architecture Architects

1700 Montgomery St Ste 435

19. John Mattos Illustration Interior Designers

1546 Grant Ave

20. Bruce Yelaska Design Interior Designers

1546 Grant Ave

21. Piazza Navona Architects

523 Broadway

22. Santos Graphic Design Interior Designers

222 Columbus Ave

23. Revelateur Co. Interior Designers

222 Columbus Ave Ste 406

24. Gemmill Design Inc Architects

1290 Sutter St Ste 211

25. Berthe Interior Design Interior Designers

580 California St Ste 1200

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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