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Home Designers & Architects in Charleston, SC

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Charleston? We list 182 local home designers across Charleston and nearby South Carolina, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Charleston cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Charleston sits in Charleston County, South Carolina. Other South Carolina cities covered include Columbia, Cheraw and Chesnee.

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1. Blue Zero Homes Residential Home Designers

3029 Rivers Ave

2. Advanced Kitchen Designs Kitchen & Bath Designers

1662 Savannah Hwy Ste 210

3. Imagine Home Daniel Island Interior Designers

297 Seven Farms Dr Ste 103

4. Noreen Scott Interior Design Interior Designers

3074 Moonlight Dr

5. Kitchen Tune-Up Kitchen & Bath Designers

1105 Rearick Rd

6. Sapling Interior Designers

513 Hayes Pk Blvd

7. Bill Huey + Associates Architects

3582 Maybank Hwy

8. Malatich Cochran Design Interior Designers

48 Society St

9. Neil Stevenson Architects Inc Architects

680 King St

10. ECM III Design and Drafting Architects

2173 Westrivers Rd

11. Cummings & Mccrady Architects

44 Markfield Dr Ste D

12. Virginia Street Design LLC Interior Designers

1643 Savannah Hwy

13. Caravel Contracting, Llc Residential Home Designers

1643 Savannah Hwy Unit B Pmb 276

14. Alm Architect Architects

1643 Savannah Hwy Unit B

15. Cottage Plan Designs Architects

1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd Ste 202

16. Authentic Kitchens & Baths Concepts Kitchen & Bath Designers

2457 Ashley River Rd

17. Edgewater Kitchens Kitchen & Bath Designers

2487 Ashley River Rd Unit D

18. M W Hunter Custom Interiors Interior Designers

1722 Ashley River Rd Ste D

19. Rising Tide Homes Residential Home Designers

834 Wappoo Rd

20. Outdoor Spatial Design, Llc Architects

1349 Ashley River Rd

21. Middle Street Residential, Llc Residential Home Designers

4 Carriage Ln Ste 205

22. Di Development Company Residential Home Designers

842 Magnolia Rd

23. Meeting Charleston Architects

1180 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Ste 106

24. Medicare Blueprint Advisors, LLC Drafting & Blueprint Services

7 Gamecock Ave Ste 709

25. Remark Studio Architects

1859 Summerville Ave Unit 550

Home designers & architects in Charleston, SC: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Charleston, SC in Charleston County.

What home design costs in Charleston

Home designers and architects in Charleston 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 Charleston

  • Review a portfolio of built Charleston-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 Charleston?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?

Many Charleston 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 Charleston?

Charleston 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 Charleston?

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