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Home Designers & Architects in Boston, MA

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Boston? We list 555 local home designers across Boston and nearby Massachusetts, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Boston cover architects, residential home designers and interior designers. Boston sits in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Other Massachusetts cities covered include Worcester, Bourne and Boxborough.

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1. Cube Design + Research Architects

75 Commercial St

2. Context Architecture Architects

65 Franklin St Fl 5

3. Caro Properties Inc Residential Home Designers

132 Lincoln St Ste 6r

4. Bwa Architecture Architects

132 Lincoln St

5. Mga Marcus Gleysteen Architects Architects

129 Kingston St

6. Dumontjanks Architects

129 Kingston St

7. Utile Architects

115 Kingston St

8. Kallmann, Mckinnell & Wood Architects, Inc. Architects

109 Kingston St

9. Dinisco Design Partnership Architects

99 Chauncy St Ste 901

10. Michael Strahm Architects Architects

76 Summer St Ste 510

11. Miller Dyer Spears Architects

40 Broad St Ste 103

12. Annum Architects Architects

40 Broad St

13. Helicon Design Group Inc Architects

76 Summer St Ste 510

14. Bee Designe Interior Designers

100 Summer St Ste 1600

15. E4h Environments For Health Architects

129 South St Fl 2

16. Winhall Co Residential Home Designers

129 South St Ste 602

17. Beacon Architectural Associates Architects

145 South St Fl 3

18. Lab Architect Group Architects

112 South St

19. Margulies Perruzzi Architects Architects

308 Congress St Fl 4

20. Merge Architects Architects

332 Congress St 6th floor

21. DiMella Shaffer Architects

24 Farnsworth St

22. Silverman Trykowski Associates Architects

125 Broad St Fl 7

23. Bergmeyer Interior Designers

51 Sleeper St Ste 600

24. Boston Society of Architects Architects

290 Congress St

25. Payette Architects

290 Congress St

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

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Boston, MA in Suffolk County.

What home design costs in Boston

Home designers and architects in Boston 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 Boston

  • 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.
  • 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.

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 Boston 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 Boston?

Boston 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 Boston?

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