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Home Designers & Architects in Santa Barbara, CA

Need a house cleaner in Santa Barbara? Below are 169 home designers serving Santa Barbara, CA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in Santa Barbara cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. Santa Barbara sits in Santa Barbara County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Clara.

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1. Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects Architects

117 W Micheltorena St Ste C

2. Decorating Den Interiors Interior Designers

1015 Diamond Crest Ct

3. True Nature Landscape Architecture Architects

315 Meigs Rd Ste A-131

4. Zilles Architecture Group Architects

465 Terrace Rd

5. Atul Malhotra Residential Home Designers

315 Meigs Rd

6. Arri-Lecron Architects Architects

109 Oliver Rd

7. Thompson Naylor Architects, Inc Architects

900 Philinda Ave

8. East Beach Ventures Architects

121 Gray Ave Ste 300

9. Kupiec Architects PC Architects

1206 Coast Village Cir

10. Jeff Shelton Architect Architects

519 Fig Ave

11. The Cearnal Collective LLP Interior Designers

521 1/2 State St

12. Jeffrey Berkus Architects, Inc. Architects

416 Anacapa St Ste A

13. Cabana Home - Interior Design & Furniture Interior Designers

925 De la Vina St

14. Koncept Interior Designers

132 Garden St Ste 8

15. Windward Engineering Architects

1825 State St Ste 102

16. Smart Office Interiors Interior Designers

18 Anacapa St

17. Ferguson-Ettinger Architects Architects

1120 Coast Village Cir

18. Santa Barbara Architechts Architects

1115 Coast Village Rd

19. Pacific Arc Inc Architects Architects

1117 Coast Village Rd

20. Bildsten Architecture And Planning Architects

30 W Figueroa St

21. Reed Interiors & Design Interior Designers

590 E Gutierrez St

22. Bosky Landscape Architecture Architects

590 E Gutierrez St

23. Salt Architecture Architects

590 E Gutierrez St Ste D

24. Ab Design Studio, Inc. Architects

420 E Haley St

25. Parryi Architects

820 E Mason St Ste B

Home designers & architects in Santa Barbara, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Santa Barbara, CA in Santa Barbara County.

What home design costs in Santa Barbara

Home designers and architects in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara

  • 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 Santa Barbara-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.
  • Pin down the fee structure up front — flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost.
  • Ask how many revisions are included and how changes are billed.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • 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?
  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?

Many Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the Santa Barbara 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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