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Home Designers & Architects in Columbia, SC

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 140 home designers cover Columbia, SC — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Columbia cover interior designers, architects, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Columbia sits in Richland County, South Carolina. Other South Carolina cities covered include Charleston, Conway and Easley.

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1. Stevens & Wilkinson Interior Designers

1501 Main St

2. Fort Jackson Family Homes Residential Home Designers

520 Brown Ave

3. Build On Your Land Residential Home Designers

1638 Lake Murray Blvd

4. Shumaker Homes Residential Home Designers

7163 Saint Andrews Rd # 100

5. Kitchen Tune-Up Kitchen & Bath Designers

7001 Saint Andrews Rd Ste 309

6. Interi Interior Designers

111 Country Place Ct

7. Architectural Department Architects

110 Centerview Dr #201

8. Contract Interiors Inc Interior Designers

1051 Market St

9. Iconstruct Interior Designers

1237 Gadsden St

10. Garvin Design Group Architects

1209 Lincoln St

11. Studio 2LR Architecture and Interiors Architects

2428 Main St

12. LandTech Communities Residential Home Designers

522 Lady St

13. Arnold Companies Residential Home Designers

700 Gervais St Ste 275

14. Ellen Taylor Interiors + Design Interior Designers

1012 Gervais St

15. Carlisle Associates A Division Of Barge Design Solutions Architects

1015 Gervais St

16. Red Rock Developments Residential Home Designers

1201 Main St Ste 2360

17. Sherer & Associates Llc Architects

1201 Main St Ste 1980

18. GMK Associates Architects

1201 Main St

19. Certified Master Builders Of South Residential Home Designers

625 Taylor St Ste A

20. 1x1 Design Architects

221 Pickens St

21. Katherine J. Anderson Design/interiors Interior Designers

2701 Rosewood Dr

22. Grimball-cotterill & Associates Architects

600 Beltline Blvd

23. In Home Design Interior Designers

614 Hilton St

24. Lgb Interiors Interior Designers

614 Hilton St

25. Steven Ford Interiors Interior Designers

2850 Devine St

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

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

What home design costs in Columbia

Home designers and architects in Columbia 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 Columbia

  • Review a portfolio of built Columbia-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

  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • 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?

Many Columbia 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 Columbia?

Columbia 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 Columbia?

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