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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. Solomon Cordwell Buenz Architects

332 Congress St Ste 400

2. The S/l/a/m Collaborative (slam) Architects

250 Summer St Ste 402

3. Embarc Architects

580 Harrison Ave Ste 2w

4. Tishman Speyer Properties Residential Home Designers

125 High St

5. DANE AUSTIN DESIGN Interior Designers

86 Roseclair St Ste 2

6. Sasaki Interior Designers

110 Chauncy St

7. Decor Aid Interior Designers

50 Franklin St Ste 205

8. Baker Design Group Architects

23 Drydock Ave

9. Christopher Hall Architect, Inc Architects

1 Walnut St

10. John Berenson Interior Design Interior Designers

22 Drydock Ave Ste 302

11. Crosspoint Associates Inc Residential Home Designers

26 Thomson Pl

12. Derek Rubinoff, Architect Architects

84 Spring St

13. AI Boston Architect Architects

7 Stimson St

14. Nawada Landscape Design, Inc. Architects

1834 Centre St

15. Aponte Development Residential Home Designers

1 McCraw St

16. Paf Architects Architects

46 Waltham St Ste 108

17. Christie Dustman & Company, Inc. Architects

8 A St

18. Tilia Jamaica Plain Residential Home Designers

143-171 Hyde Park Ave

19. 2Life Residential Home Designers

30 Wallingford Rd

20. Favermann Design Architects

16 Aberdeen St

21. Next Phase Studios Architects

344 Boylston St

22. DVM Housing Partners Residential Home Designers

35 Batchelder St

23. Kallmann Mc Kinnell & Wood Architects

98 Magazine St

24. Isalia Property Group Residential Home Designers

305 Dudley St

25. Janine Dowling Design Interior Designers

67 Kemble St Ste 2.4

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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