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Home Designers & Architects in Santa Cruz, CA

Need a house cleaner in Santa Cruz? Below are 74 home designers serving Santa Cruz, CA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in Santa Cruz cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Santa Cruz sits in Santa Cruz County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Fe Springs.

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1. Cabinet Town Kitchen & Bath Designers

2117 Delaware Ave Ste C

2. Janet Pollock Landscape Arch Architects

521 Swift St

3. Boone Low Ratliff Architects Architects

157 Van Ness Ave Ste 3

4. Michelle Lisac Interior Design Interior Designers

1010 Fair Ave Ste E

5. Matlack Van Every Design Interior Designers

41 Kite Hill Rd

6. Blue Heron Design Group Interior Designers

521 Palm St

7. Thacher & Thompson Architects Architects

877 Cedar St Ste 248

8. William Bagnall Architects Inc Architects

125 Mission St Ste 4

9. L Kershner Design Interior Designers

911 Center St

10. William C. Kempf, Architect Architects

911 Center St Ste F

11. Peter Spellman Architecture Architects

102 Green St

12. Diego Dennis Architect Architects

500 Chestnut St Ste 175

13. Wave Crest Development Inc Residential Home Designers

530 Chestnut St

14. William Fisher Architecture Architects

603 Front St

15. Ssa Landscape Architects, Inc. Architects

303 Potrero St Ste 40c

16. Prime Design Group Architects

303 Potrero St Ste 42-304

17. Brooks Properties Residential Home Designers

740 Front St

18. Madison Interiors Interior Designers

120 Church St

19. Stripe Design Services Interior Designers

1205 Pacific Ave Ste 202

20. J D Allen-young, Architect Architects

1200 Pacific Ave Ste 265

21. Redtree Properties Lp Residential Home Designers

1362 Pacific Ave

22. Ecological Concerns Incorporated Architects

609 Pacific Ave Ste 101

23. Dwelling Interiors & Design Studio Interior Designers

1225 Ocean St

24. Matson Britton Architects Architects

728 N Branciforte Ave

25. Carter & Salazar Architects Architects

522 S Branciforte Ave

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

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

What home design costs in Santa Cruz

Home designers and architects in Santa Cruz 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 Cruz

  • Review a portfolio of built Santa Cruz-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.
  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • 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?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Santa Cruz?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many Santa Cruz 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 Cruz?

Santa Cruz 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 Cruz?

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