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

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1. Hark+osborne Interior Design Interior Designers

46 Waltham St Ste 205a

2. Lim Design Studio Architects

46 Waltham St

3. Rojas Design, Inc. Architects

46 Waltham St Ste 2a

4. Spalding Tougias Architects Inc Architects

46 Waltham St Ste 2a

5. OverUnder Interior Designers

Courtyard One, 46 Waltham St

6. Butz and Klug Architecture Architects

157 W Newton St

7. Acorn Hill Design Interior Designers

13 Rutland Sq

8. Kunz Associates Architects

38 Greenwich Park

9. Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting Inc Interior Designers

434 Massachusetts Ave 506

10. Bloom Architecture Architects

784A Tremont St

11. Monte French Design Studio Architects

650 Columbus Ave

12. Joanne Modica Interior Design Interior Designers

1597 Washington St

13. Gauthier Stacey Interior Designers

112 Shawmut Ave Ste 6a

14. Reider + Co Interior Designers

543 Albany St

15. Leblanc Jones Landscape Architects Architects

535 Albany St Ste 5

16. Rode Architects Inc Architects

535 Albany St # 405

17. Ltk Interiors Interior Designers

535 Albany St Ste 3d

18. Planeta Design Group, Llc Interior Designers

535 Albany St

19. Eleven Interiors Interior Designers

535 Albany St Ste 4

20. Musumanoco Architects

535 Albany St # 412

21. Elms Interior Design, Llc Interior Designers

535 Albany St Ste 4

22. Foliaire Architects

535 Albany St Ste 5

23. Duncan Hughes Interiors Interior Designers

535 Albany St

24. Wolf In Sheep Design Interior Designers

535 Albany St Ste 200

25. McMahon Architects Architects

535 Albany St #3f

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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