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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 residential home 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. Urban Ecology Architects

369 Pine St Ste 310

2. Innovate Design - Usa Interior Designers

369 Pine St Ste 103

3. William Mar Design Interior Designers

220 Montgomery St Ste 942

4. Tiny Forest Design Co. Interior Designers

268 Bush St

5. Carico Smith Design Interior Designers

155 Sansome St Ste 550

6. B. On Brand Llc Architects

100 Pine St

7. Fox (design. Thinking. Applied.) Interior Designers

101 California St

8. The Casita Coalition Architects

353 Sacramento St

9. Two Interior Designers

500 Davis St

10. 288 Pacific Residential Home Designers

720 Battery St

11. Memarchitecture Architects

601 Montgomery St Ste 1206

12. Studio KU Architects

21 Columbus Ave

13. Hedge Gallery Interior Designers

48 Gold St

14. Seabright Studios Ltd. Interior Designers

855 Sansome St

15. Gamut Industries Interior Designers

333 Broadway

16. Everyday Studio Interior Designers

18 Bartol St

17. Photo Booth Studio. Interior Designers

18 Bartol St

18. Fieldwork Lighting Studio Interior Designers

18 Bartol St # 1288

19. Assembly Design Studio Interior Designers

1045 Sansome St

20. Dev Architects Architects

1045 Sansome St Ste 402

21. Clay – Ui/ux Design Agency Interior Designers

300 Broadway Ste 23

22. Practice Of Architecture Architects

1500 Sansome St

23. 415agency Interior Designers

100 Broadway

24. The Holding Co. Interior Designers

840 Battery St

25. Office Of Charles F. Bloszies, Ltd Architects

3 Embarcadero Ctr Ste P-2

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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