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Home Designers & Architects in Evanston, IL

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 61 home designers cover Evanston, IL — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Evanston cover architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath designers and residential home designers. Evanston sits in Cook County, Illinois. Other Illinois cities covered include Chicago, Aurora and Evergreen Park.

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1. Peel Inc Interior Designers

990 Grove St Ste 204

2. Studio2a Architects

106 South Blvd

3. Kipnis Architecture + Planning Architects

1642 Payne St

4. Lawton Stanley Architects, Inc Architects

1316 Sherman Ave Ste 212

5. Morlights Architects

909 Davis St Suite 500

6. Michael Hershenson Architects Architects

1515 Sherman Ave 2 South

7. Greenwise Landscape Design+build Architects

2401 Main St Ste 140

8. Cath Associates, Inc. Architects

2401 Main St

9. Devontry Fine Woodworking Kitchen & Bath Designers

920 Pitner Ave

10. Mark A. Miller Architects/Builders Inc. Architects

1201 Hull Ter

11. Omar Gutiérrez, Architect Architects

1209 Monroe St

12. Remake Architecture Architects

1322 Main St

13. Dudnik Elliott + Associates Architects

913 Wesley Ave

14. Beth Herman Adler Interior Designers

1125 Florence Ave

15. Ymk Architecture + Design Studio Architects

1121 Florence Ave

16. Life Styled by Jackson Interior Designers

912 Main St

17. Shumaker Design Associates Interior Designers

705 Washington St

18. Shafer Crowe Kueck Architecture + Design Architects

818 Church St

19. Source One International Interior Designers

1234 Sherman Ave Ste 214

20. Parallel Architecture Architects

1234 Sherman Ave Ste 202

21. Studio Talo Architecture Architects

1234 Sherman Ave

22. Petrick Architecture Architects

240 Lee St

23. DMAC Architecture and Interiors Interior Designers

1229 Emerson St

24. Ad Hoc Home Interior Designers

705 Chicago Ave

25. Portfolio Properties Llc Residential Home Designers

2525 Gross Point Rd

Home designers & architects in Evanston, IL: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Evanston, IL in Cook County.

What home design costs in Evanston

Home designers and architects in Evanston 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 Evanston

  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.
  • 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 Evanston-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Evanston?
  • 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 Evanston 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 Evanston?

Evanston 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 Evanston?

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