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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. Chameleon Paintworks Inc. Interior Designers

2506 28th St

2. Springer Architects

2273 25th St

3. Guy Cass Architect Architects

1919 19th St

4. House of Designs & Interiors Interior Designers

2011 Pico Blvd

5. L2 Interiors Interior Designers

2024 Pico Blvd # 12

6. JL Interiors Interior Designers

2024 Pico Blvd Ste 1/2

7. Akar, Inc. Architects

1750 14th St Ste B

8. Ryder Design & Architecture Architects

1810 14th St Ste 209

9. Armet Davis & Newlove Architects

1330 Olympic Blvd # 8

10. Patti Skouras Inc Interior Designers

1556 17th St

11. Boto Design Architects

1508 17th St Fl 1

12. Sulkin Studio Interior Designers

1756 22nd St

13. Davis Design & Development Interior Designers

1756 22nd St

14. MOD Architects

2324 Michigan Ave

15. Minarc Architects Architects

2324 Michigan Ave

16. Plus Hus ADU Residential Home Designers

2324 Michigan Ave

17. BAK Architects Architects

2525 Michigan Ave Ste A1

18. Montalba Architects Architects

2525 Michigan Ave

19. Donald Chadwick & Associates Interior Designers

2050 Broadway

20. DFH Architects Architects

1544 20th St

21. KCS Design Interior Designers

2118 Wilshire Blvd #359

22. Aht Architects Inc Architects

2120 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200

23. Fremer Architects Architects

2120 Wilshire Blvd

24. A Z Architecture Studio Architects

1631 Stanford St

25. Calvin Klein Studio Llc. Interior Designers

1620 26th St Ste 1040n

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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