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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. A O Inc Architects

80 E Cottage St

2. Franklin Field Housing Residential Home Designers

Stratton St

3. Charles Spada Llc Interior Designers

1 Design Center Pl Ste 232

4. Abby Yozell Unlimited Interior Designers

27 Drydock Ave

5. Ideas Associates Architects

125 Newbury St # 4

6. Light Boston Inc Architects

121 Mount Vernon St

7. John Pierce Architects

6 Beacon St # 520

8. Spaceworks Architectural Interiors, Llc Architects

70 Franklin St

9. Denis J Doyle Architects

151 Tremont St Apt 100

10. Royal Barry Wills Associates, Inc. Architects Architects

31 Saint James Ave Ste 801

11. Mass Design Group Architects

334 Boylston St

12. People & Companies Corp Architects

128 Lincoln St

13. David Minard Design Interior Designers

175 Federal St

14. Wheeler Design Group Interior Designers

711 Atlantic Ave

15. David Berarducci Landscape Architects

12 Farnsworth St Fl 4

16. Gundersen Associates Architects

260 Franklin St

17. Aecom New England Transportation & Architecture Architects

1 Federal St

18. Kh Architecture Architects

101 Arch St

19. De Cristofaro & Assoc Architects

77 Franklin St

20. Congress Group Inc Residential Home Designers

33 Arch St Ste 2100

21. Gebco International Architects

6 Liberty Sq

22. Designed.org Interior Designers

6 Liberty Sq PMB 2139

23. Whitney Atwood Norcross Archs Architects

195 State St Ste 3

24. Folio Boston Architects

72 Broad St

25. Lpy Urban Development Llc Architects

239 Causeway St Ste G2

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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