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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, interior designers and residential home designers. Boston sits in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Other Massachusetts cities covered include Worcester, Bourne and Boxborough.

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1. Dell Mitchell Architects Inc Architects

20 Newbury St Ste 5

2. John T. Pugh, Architect Architects

31 Saint James Ave Ste 910

3. Sensuus Architects

198 Tremont St

4. Donham & Sweeney, Architects Architects

68 Harrison Ave

5. Guzman Architects Architects

38 Chauncy St

6. East Design Architects Architects

123 South St Ste 4

7. Learning By Design In Massachusetts Architects

290 Congress St Ste 200

8. Sand Dollar Design Interior Designers

265 Franklin St

9. Zephyr Business Services Interior Designers

50 Milk St Fl 15

10. Berkshire Design Inc Architects

50 Milk St

11. Tro Jung|brannen Architects

100 High St Ste 1800

12. Health Business Group Architects

101 Federal St Ste 1900

13. Four Architecture Inc Architects

36 Bromfield St Ste 507

14. Approach Architects Inc Architects

36 Bromfield St Ste 404

15. Deborah Gordon Design Architects

36 Bromfield St

16. Dobot Interior Designers

101 Tremont St Ste 200

17. Celera Properties Residential Home Designers

10 Post Office Sq Ste 800

18. Platform Strategy Institute Interior Designers

6 Liberty Sq

19. Mcdermott Quilty & Miller Llp Architects

28 State St Ste 802

20. Architerra Inc Architects

68 Long Wharf

21. Stoneside Blinds And Shades Interior Designers

8 Faneuil Hall Market Pl

22. Moskow Linn Architects Inc Architects

88 Broad St

23. Mcdermott, Quilty And Miller Llp Architects

21 Custom House St Ste 300

24. Ledan Inc Interior Designers

45 Meridian St

25. Lucas Stefura Interiors Architects

77 N Washington St # 7

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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