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Home Designers & Architects in Urban Honolulu, HI

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Urban Honolulu? We list 297 local home designers across Urban Honolulu and nearby Hawaii, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Urban Honolulu cover architects, residential home designers, kitchen & bath designers and interior designers. Urban Honolulu sits in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

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1. Ink Arch Llc Architects

650 Iwilei Rd

2. Blue Hawaii Drafting Services, Inc. Architects

99-125 Waiua Pl

3. Naka's Marble Kitchen & Bath Designers

1110 Makepono St

4. Hawaii Architects, Welch And Weeks Llc Architects

1 Aloha Tower Dr

5. Pacific Atelier International Architects

735 Bishop St Ste 309

6. Clifford Planning Llc Architects

810 Richards St

7. Gentry Homes Residential Home Designers

733 Bishop St Ste 1400

8. Ahl (architects Hawaii Ltd.) Architects

733 Bishop St Ste 3100

9. Garduque Architects Architects

733 Bishop St Ste 2121

10. Fsc Architects Architects

737 Bishop St Ste 1860

11. MASON Architects

119 Merchant St #501

12. D.r. Horton Residential Home Designers

130 Merchant St Ste 112

13. Riecke Sunnland Kono Archs Architects

119 Merchant St Ste 100

14. Agor Jehn Architects Architects

119 Merchant St #605A

15. Peter Vincent Architects Architects

55 Merchant St Ste 1430

16. Next Design Architects

1003 Bishop St

17. CDS International Architects

1003 Bishop St #1400

18. GreeneWaters Residential Home Designers

1050 Bishop St Ste 267

19. James Tucker Assoc Architects

9 N Pauahi St Ste 300

20. Vis-lab Architects

1110 Nuuanu Ave

21. Alaka'i Development Residential Home Designers

1110 Nuuanu Ave

22. Umemoto Ernest M Architect AIA Architects

442 Kaleimamahu St

23. Fritz Johnson, Inc. Interior Designers

31 N King St Ste 2

24. Architectural Diagnostics Architects

800 Bethel St Ste 500

25. Sacred Earth Architects Architects

800 Bethel St

Home designers & architects in Urban Honolulu, HI: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Urban Honolulu, HI in Honolulu County.

What home design costs in Urban Honolulu

Home designers and architects in Urban Honolulu 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 Urban Honolulu

  • 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 Urban Honolulu-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

  • 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 Urban Honolulu?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?

Many Urban Honolulu 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 Urban Honolulu?

Urban Honolulu 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 Urban Honolulu?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the Urban Honolulu 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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