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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 interior designers, architects, residential home designers and kitchen & bath 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. Mh Home Design Interior Designers

1255 Coast Village Rd Ste 102c

2. Birgit Klein Interiors Interior Designers

1206 Coast Village Cir Ste I

3. Mark Trabucco Builder Residential Home Designers

1482 E Valley Rd Ste 3

4. Stevehermann Design Architects

1482 E Valley Rd

5. Gray | Gray Architects Architects

1505 E Valley Rd Ste A

6. Scher Investment Group Residential Home Designers

1485 E Valley Rd Ste C

7. Elite Kitchen & Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

2267 Las Positas Rd

8. Lisa LaPlaca Interior Design Interior Designers

3888 State St Ste 103

9. Architecture J.A. Architects

2296 Las Tunas Rd

10. Keeping Interiors Interior Designers

121 W Pueblo St Ste 15

11. James J Zimmerman Architects Architects

16 W Mission St Ste H

12. Ingalls Kitchen & Bath Works Interior Designers

1910 De la Vina St

13. Ketzel & Goodman Architects

1215 De La Vina St Ste L

14. Pedersen Architects Llp Architects

1825 State St Ste 202

15. Tynan Group Residential Home Designers

121 Gray Ave Ste 300

16. Sltwtr Interior Designers

529 E Gutierrez St Ste A

17. Sfa Design Interior Designers

136 W Canon Perdido St Ste 220

18. Marc Normand Gelinas Interior Designers

1482 E Valley Rd Ste 153

19. Bob Easton Aia Architect Architects

1486 E Valley Rd

20. 4yoursoul.com Interior Designers

3710 State St

21. Points Of Health Architects

2320 Bath St

22. Holly Kane Interior Design Interior Designers

34 W Mission St Ste B

23. Rf Images Ltd Interior Designers

6464 Hollister Ave Ste 7d

24. Code Staff Architects

10 E Yanonali St

25. Dentzel Furniture Design Interior Designers

509 E Haley St

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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