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Home Designers & Architects in Arlington, MA

Need a house cleaner in Arlington? Below are 16 home designers serving Arlington, MA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in Arlington cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Arlington sits in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Other Massachusetts cities covered include Boston, Worcester and Ashland.

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1. Classic Kitchen and Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

1321 Massachusetts Ave

2. Diane Murphy Interiors Llc Interior Designers

661 Massachusetts Ave Ste 200

3. Megan Healy Design Interior Designers

27 Venner Rd

4. Hecht/horton Partners, Inc Architects

491 Massachusetts Ave Ste 209

5. Terraink Architects

7 Central St

6. Martha Penzenik Architects Architects

635 Massachusetts Ave

7. Brown Fenollosa Architects Architects

197 Broadway

8. Melanie Mikecz Illustration Architects

79 Broadway Apt 3

9. Campobasso Properties, Llc Residential Home Designers

483 Summer St Ste 1000

10. Dan Hisel Architect Architects

1165 Massachusetts Ave Ste 203

11. Hisel Flynn Architects Architects

Massachusetts Ave

12. Adamian Construction and Development Residential Home Designers

29 Mill St

13. Winslow Architects Incorporated Architects

89 Massachusetts Ave

14. Blancharda+d Architects

661 Massachusetts Ave Ste 20

15. Tavares Design Assoc Architects

319 Massachusetts Ave

16. Pete Lackey Architect Llc Architects

432a Massachusetts Ave Ste 6

Home designers & architects in Arlington, MA: a local guide

We currently track 16 residential architects and home designers serving Arlington, MA in Middlesex County.

What home design costs in Arlington

Home designers and architects in Arlington 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 Arlington

  • Ask how many revisions are included and how changes are billed.
  • 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 Arlington-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.

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 Arlington 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 Arlington?

Arlington 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 Arlington?

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