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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 architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath designers 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. Dine Interior Designers

1501 Mariposa St

2. Krisjon Svanberg Architects

1010 16th St

3. Erickson Zebroski Design Group Architects

1246 18th St

4. The Wiseman Group Interior Design Interior Designers

301 Pennsylvania Ave

5. Nilus Designs Architects

757 Pennsylvania Ave

6. Downs Design Group, Inc Interior Designers

2200 Palou Ave

7. Korotkin Associates Inc. Architects

21 Patterson St

8. Modern Way Home Supplies Inc Kitchen & Bath Designers

70 Charter Oak Ave

9. Daniel Goldstein Architects

65 Elmira St

10. Selander Architects Architects

2095 Jerrold Ave Ste 319

11. San Francisco Housing Development Corporation Residential Home Designers

4439 3rd St

12. Jbi Designs Interior Designers

1050 Marin St

13. Carole Soffer Design Interior Designers

180 Quint St

14. Moorish Architectural Design Interior Designers

1300 25th St

15. Kwonbae Architects

1661 Tennessee St Ste 2l

16. Jonathan Rachman Design Interior Designers

350 Townsend St

17. Lundberg Design Architects

2620 3rd St

18. Mathau-Roche Design Group Architects

1278 Indiana St Unit 401

19. Niche Interiors Interior Designers

806 22nd St

20. Chroma Interior Designers

2250 3rd St

21. Stephen Antonaros, Architect Architects

2261 Market St PMB 324

22. Saw // Spiegel Aihara Workshop Architects

2325 3rd St Ste 216

23. Michael Tauber Architecture Architects

2325 3rd St Ste 322

24. Gordon + Greineder Architects Architects

2325 3rd St Ste 318

25. Min-day Architects

2325 3rd St Ste 425

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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