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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 interior designers and architects. 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. Art 40 Designs Llc Interior Designers

3435 Ocean Park Blvd # 107-97

2. Shein Design Inc Interior Designers

3435 Ocean Park Blvd Ste 107

3. Richard Clemenson Architects

3300 Airport Ave

4. Windsor Smith Homes, Inc Interior Designers

212 26th St PMB 212

5. Gary Robert Baker Inc Interior Designers

2216 Main St Ph 3

6. Geyrhalter Design Interior Designers

2525 Main St

7. Louey Rubino Design Group Interior Designers

2525 Main St Ste 204

8. Caldwell Architects Architects

3107 Washington Blvd

9. Jewel Toned Interior Designers

13428 Maxella Ave

10. Nudge Design Boutique Interior Designers

13428 Maxella Ave

11. Details Design Center Studio Interior Designers

475 Washington Blvd

12. John Fidler Preservation Technology Inc Architects

4640 Admiralty Way Ste 500

13. Dhdi | Delta H Design Inc. Interior Designers

13900 Marquesas Way

14. Tom Van Sant Inc. Interior Designers

146 Entrada Dr

15. Leavy Design Group Interior Designers

1448 15th St

16. Bonnie Collins Interior Designers

1510 11th St

17. Chan Design Interior Designers

1334 Lincoln Blvd # 150

18. Avais Group Interior Designers

401 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1200

19. Decorator Architects

603 Arizona Ave

20. Other Space Interior Designers

1211 4th St

21. Dave Thomsen Enterprises Architects

710 Wilshire Blvd # 300

22. Nichole Fowler Creative Interior Designers

710 Wilshire Blvd # 210

23. B Curious, Llc Interior Designers

520 Broadway Ste 200

24. Upcomers Interior Designers

520 Broadway

25. Millenium Models Interior Designers

225 Santa Monica 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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