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Home Designers & Architects in Cambridge, MA

Find vetted house cleaners near Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here are 139 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in Cambridge cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. Cambridge sits in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Other Massachusetts cities covered include Boston, Worcester and Canton.

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1. Opteon Corporation Architects

124 Mount Auburn St Ste 200n

2. CambridgeSeven Architects

20 University Rd

3. Carpenter & Company, Inc. Residential Home Designers

5 Bennett St

4. Epstein Joslin + Picardy Architects Architects

12 Eliot St

5. SD Interior Design Interior Designers

122 Mount Auburn St

6. Scott William Grady Architect Architects

1105 Massachusetts Ave

7. Hashim Sarkis Architecture Architects

1218 Massachusetts Ave Ste 8

8. Siena Scarff Design Interior Designers

302 Harvard St

9. Stimson Architects

288 Norfolk St

10. Meme Interior Designers

288 Norfolk St Ste 5

11. Traverse Architects Llc Architects

785 Cambridge St

12. Symbio Design Architects

1035 Cambridge St Ste 1

13. Design Associates Architects

1035 Cambridge St

14. Chan Mock Architects Architects

165 Amory St

15. Supernormal Architects

186 Hampshire St

16. PCA Architects

221 Hampshire St

17. MOMENTUM ARCHITECTURE Interior Designers

83 Pleasant St

18. Vanecko, Ltd Architects

80 Trowbridge St

19. Mark Careaga Architecture Llc Architects

50 Quincy St

20. Harrod Design Research Interior Designers

70 Kirkland St Apt 1

21. Anmahian Winton Architects Architects

650 Cambridge St

22. GUND Partnership Architects

47 Thorndike St

23. Foley Fiore Architecture Architects

316 Cambridge St

24. Fusion Home Systems, Inc Interior Designers

245 1st St Ste 1800

25. Waze Development LLC Residential Home Designers

245 1st St Ste 1800

Home designers & architects in Cambridge, MA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Cambridge, MA in Middlesex County.

What home design costs in Cambridge

Home designers and architects in Cambridge 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 Cambridge

  • Match the pro to the job — an architect for structural or complex work, a home designer for many remodels and additions.
  • Review a portfolio of built Cambridge-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • 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.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • 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?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Cambridge?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the Cambridge 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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