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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 and residential home designers. Charleston sits in Charleston County, South Carolina. Other South Carolina cities covered include Columbia, Cheraw and Chesnee.

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1. S Bogan Designs Interior Designers

1834 Summerville Ave

2. Torrance Mitchell Designs Interior Designers

1819 Meeting Street Rd

3. eLifespaces Interior Designers

1808 Meeting St Ste A

4. Tyler A. Smyth Architect, Llc Architects

990 Morrison Dr

5. Wecco Residential Home Designers

1 Cool Blow St Ste 202

6. Haute Design Inc Interior Designers

1049 Morrison Dr Ste 101

7. South Coast Commercial, Llc Residential Home Designers

1049 Morrison Dr Ste 201

8. Pearce Development Residential Home Designers

1049 Morrison Dr Ste 202

9. Courtney Agosti Interior Design Interior Designers

89 Romney St

10. Mcdonald Architects Architects

22 Westedge St

11. Middle Street Partners Residential Home Designers

741 Meeting St Ste 301

12. Riverside Designers Interior Designers

1539 Meeting St

13. MDI Luxury Design Interior Designers

1557 Meeting St Rd

14. Cortney Bishop Design Interior Designers

1630 Meeting Street Rd

15. Jill Howard Design Studio Interior Designers

1640 Meeting Street Rd Ste 205

16. Onyx Design Collaborative Interior Designers

1640 Meeting Street Rd Ste 205

17. Liollio Architecture Architects

1640 Meeting St #202

18. B. W. Fleming Architect Architects

126 Meeting St

19. Julia F Martin Architect Llc Architects

210 Rutledge Ave Fl 2

20. American Vernacular Architects

151 Sheppard St

21. Sarch Studio Architects

104 Fishburne St

22. b Studio Architecture Architects

1103 Justice St

23. Floor Plan Visuals Architects

700 King St Unit A

24. Novus Architects, Inc. Architects

656 King St

25. Kevan Hoertdoerfer Architects Architects

538 King St

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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