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Home Designers & Architects in Durham, NC

Find vetted house cleaners near Durham, North Carolina. Here are 108 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in Durham cover architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath designers and residential home designers. Durham sits in Durham County, North Carolina. Other North Carolina cities covered include Charlotte, Raleigh and Eden.

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1. Masitects Architectural 3D Rendering Studio Architects

3 Spinnaker Ct

2. Tew Design Studio Interior Designers

5409 Lumley Rd Ste 107

3. Cimarron Homes Residential Home Designers

2330 Operations Dr

4. ThoughtCraft Architects North Carolina Architects

331 W Main St Ste 204

5. Finley Design PA Architects

7806 NC-751 #110

6. Just Jill! Interiors Interior Designers

5316 Highgate Dr Ste 121122

7. Tmtla Associates Architects

5011 Southpark Dr Ste 200

8. Interior Designer Interior Designers

1407 Timber Wolf Dr

9. Live Builders Residential Home Designers

4804 Page Creek Ln Ste 209

10. O'brien Atkins Associates Architects

5001 S Miami Blvd

11. Heather Garrett Design, Inc. Interior Designers

426 Morris St

12. Tiled Concepts Kitchen and Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

4517 Hillsborough Rd

13. Hometown Kitchen & Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

2305 Orangewood Dr Ste 107

14. Design·her Interior Designers

1858 Hillandale Rd

15. G S Architecture Architects

1816 Front St Ste 220

16. Belk Architecture Architects

735 9th St

17. Bound Interior Designers

3307 Watkins Rd Unit 244

18. Linton Architects Architects

2625 Hillsborough Rd

19. Bret Horton Architect, Pllc Architects

1308 Broad St

20. RGG Architects Architects

1002 Broad St

21. Blok Architecture, Pllc Architects

721 Broad St

22. WithArchitecture Architects

609 William Vickers Ave

23. Kitchen Designer - Jerry Schuster Kitchen & Bath Designers

19 Glenmore Dr

24. Patina Interior Designers

2695 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd

25. Linda Dickerson Interiors Interior Designers

4422 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd

Home designers & architects in Durham, NC: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Durham, NC in Durham County.

What home design costs in Durham

Home designers and architects in Durham 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 Durham

  • Review a portfolio of built Durham-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.
  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Durham?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?

Many Durham 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 Durham?

Durham 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 Durham?

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