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Home Designers & Architects in Wilmington, NC

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 142 home designers cover Wilmington, NC — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Wilmington cover interior designers, architects, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Wilmington sits in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Other North Carolina cities covered include Charlotte, Raleigh and Wilson.

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1. Freeman Landscape, Inc. Interior Designers

4333 Gordon Rd

2. Helms Port Residential Home Designers

5820 Harbor Breeze Dr

3. New Leaf Builders Residential Home Designers

201 N Front St Ste 409

4. Carolina Custom Closets Interior Designers

6413 Carolina Beach Rd

5. Kessebohmer Kitchen & Bath Designers

2528 Independence Blvd

6. Mark Loudermilk Architecture, Pllc Architects

201 N Front St Ste 1004

7. Dynamic Kitchens & Interiors Kitchen & Bath Designers

12 Northern Blvd

8. Harp Builders Inc Residential Home Designers

1501 S 3rd St

9. Dogwood Architecture Architects

1106 Audubon Blvd

10. Dezign Inspirations Interior Designers

3901 Oleander Dr Ste A

11. Sarah Scott Designs Interior Designers

3905 Oleander Dr Ste A1

12. Howard T Capps & Associates Inc Architects

4014 Oleander Dr Ste 102

13. Unique Custom Closets Interior Designers

5424 Oleander Dr Ste 103

14. Big Sky Design Inc Interior Designers

4037 Masonboro Loop Rd Ste 2k

15. Hart & Hill Interiors Interior Designers

5827 Oleander Dr

16. Mary Hannah Interiors Interior Designers

5751 Oleander Dr Ste 11

17. BIG SKY SHOP + STUDIO Interior Designers

5815 Oleander Dr Ste 140

18. Designs By Nicole Interior Designers

5917 Oleander Dr Ste 112

19. Levy's Landcaping Architects

5743 Marguerite Dr

20. Closets & Things Interior Designers

5704 Park Ave

21. Evan Gray Design Interior Designers

6314 Oleander Dr Ste B

22. Craft Architecture and Interiors Interior Designers

6131 Oleander Dr

23. Clark Architecture PLLC Architects

6525 Pacific Rd

24. lebeau architect Architects

123 Ridgeway Dr

25. Shinnwood West Residential Home Designers

Shinnwood Rd

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

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Wilmington, NC in New Hanover County.

What home design costs in Wilmington

Home designers and architects in Wilmington 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 Wilmington

  • Read reviews for communication and deadlines — the common complaints are slow drawings and scope creep.
  • 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 Wilmington-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.

Questions to ask before you hire

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

Many Wilmington 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 Wilmington?

Wilmington 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 Wilmington?

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