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Home Designers & Architects in Northbrook, IL

Need a house cleaner in Northbrook? Below are 54 home designers serving Northbrook, IL — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in Northbrook cover architects, residential home designers, interior designers and kitchen & bath designers. Northbrook sits in Cook County, Illinois. Other Illinois cities covered include Chicago, Aurora and Northfield.

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1. Connecteriors Interior Designers

1945 Techny Rd Ste 7

2. Prestige Designs Interior Designers

3002 Commercial Ave

3. Universal Designs Interior Designers

2124 Butternut Ln

4. Bancroft Architects + Engineers Architects

3300 Dundee Rd

5. Paradise Rooms Architects

310 Era Dr

6. Sam Milazzo & Sons Landscape Architects

255 Trailwood Ln

7. Optimal Performance Architecture Architects

3629 Indian Wells Ln

8. Kitchen Design Partners Kitchen & Bath Designers

3159 Dundee Rd

9. Elisco Design Architects Architects

2546 Mulberry Ln

10. Prestige Distribution Kitchen & Bath Designers

728 Anthony Trl

11. NEKY Design Interior Designers

340 Melvin Dr

12. Arcadia Residential Products Kitchen & Bath Designers

650 Anthony Trl Ste D

13. Jeremy Lew And Associates Residential Home Designers

3000 Dundee Rd Ste 320

14. Nova Design Build Inc Architects

3100 Dundee Rd Ste 508

15. Craig Steven Development Corporation Residential Home Designers

401 Huehl Rd Ste 1a

16. Norm Gordon & Associates Architects

3300 Commercial Ave

17. Cabinetpro - Cabinet Refacing, Kitchen And Bath Remodeling Kitchen & Bath Designers

710 Landwehr Rd

18. Ap Architects Llc Architects

3330 Dundee Rd

19. Lineworks Architects

3501 Woodhead Dr Ste 8

20. Coda Management Group Residential Home Designers

600 Waukegan Rd Ste 129

21. Rainforest Designs Interior Designers

1921 Maplewood Rd

22. Wilshire Homes Development Residential Home Designers

1363 Shermer Rd Ste 100

23. Rktects, Llc Architects

1363 Shermer Rd Ste 307

24. Residential Consulting & Management Residential Home Designers

1340 Shermer Rd

25. Lupfer Builders, Inc. Residential Home Designers

1500 Shermer Rd

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

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

What home design costs in Northbrook

Home designers and architects in Northbrook 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 Northbrook

  • 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 Northbrook-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

  • 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?
  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?

Many Northbrook 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 Northbrook?

Northbrook 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 Northbrook?

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