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Home Designers & Architects in Santa Monica, CA

Find vetted house cleaners near Santa Monica, California. Here are 214 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in Santa Monica cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. Santa Monica sits in Los Angeles County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Rosa.

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1. Van Galder Design Interior Designers

1030 Montana Ave

2. West Edge Architects Architects

4223 Glencoe Ave Ste B117

3. Lm Design Associates Interior Designers

4640 Admiralty Way

4. New Urban West Residential Home Designers

1733 Ocean Ave

5. Touch Interiors Interior Designers

1507 7th St Ste 190

6. Altitude Design Office Interior Designers

2110 Main St Ste 207

7. March Studio Interior Designers

3008 Lincoln Blvd

8. Thane Roberts Architects

2719 6th St

9. Duganne Ateliers Interior Designers

2651 Main St

10. BA Collective Architects

2740 Main St

11. Astvdio Interior Designers

2727 Main St Ste C

12. Aga Architects Architects

13327 Beach Ave

13. Pleskowarchitects Architects

13432 Beach Ave

14. Michael Allan Eldridge, Aia Architects

4222 Glencoe Ave Ste 200

15. Sfjones Architects Architects

4136 Del Rey Ave

16. Sander Architects Architects

3007 Washington Blvd Ste 208

17. Michael Hricak Architects Architects

4052 Del Rey Ave Ste 100

18. Jon Brent Design Interior Designers

4052 Del Rey Ave Ste 108

19. Cole Martinez Curtis & Associates Interior Designers

4040 Del Rey Ave # 7b

20. Elements Landscape Design Architects

4325 Glencoe Ave Ste 11251

21. Joani Stewart Interiors Interior Designers

4314 Marina City Dr Unit 722

22. Bamboo Beach Betty Interior Designers

578 Washington Blvd #372

23. Tkg West Architects Architects

4519 Admiralty Way Ste A

24. Norris Architects Architects

475 Washington Blvd

25. The Lee Group Architects

475 Washington Blvd

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

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

What home design costs in Santa Monica

Home designers and architects in Santa Monica 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 Monica

  • 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 Santa Monica-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.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Santa Monica?
  • 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 Santa Monica 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 Monica?

Santa Monica 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 Monica?

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