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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. Vanko Studio Architects Architects

67 Kemble St

2. NADAAA Architects

1920 Washington St Ste 2

3. Urbanica Inc. Architects

429 Melnea Cass Blvd

4. Nichols Architects Architects

23 Millmont St

5. Placetailor Architects

103 Terrace St

6. Stull & Lee Inc Architects

103 Terrace St

7. New England Design & Construction Architects

103 Terrace St

8. Maple Hurst Builders Residential Home Designers

103 Terrace St

9. The Bon by Morro Residential Home Designers

1260 Boylston St

10. Schopfer Associates Architects

400 Commonwealth Ave

11. Meyer & Meyer Architecture And Interiors Architects

396 Commonwealth Ave

12. Mikyoung Kim Design Architects

100 Massachusetts Ave Ste 301

13. The Dsf Group Residential Home Designers

341 Newbury St Ste 5

14. Thomas Bakalars Architects Pc. Architects

30 Fenway

15. Concord Square Development Co Residential Home Designers

236 Huntington Ave Ste 402

16. Dream Collaborative Llc Architects

31 Saint James Ave

17. TYAK Studio Interior Designers

236 Huntington Ave Ste 216

18. Bradlee Design Interior Designers

203 W Newton St #2

19. Helios Design Group Interior Designers

116 St Botolph St

20. Tb Homes, Inc Residential Home Designers

867 Boylston St

21. Lewis Interiors Interior Designers

31 Gloucester St Apt 2R

22. Maura O’malley Interiors Interior Designers

32 Fairfield St Ste 2

23. Mainsail Management Inc Residential Home Designers

251 Newbury St

24. Eugene Lawrence & Co Inc Interior Designers

205 Newbury St Ste 3

25. Concept Properties Residential Home Designers

179 Newbury 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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