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Home Designers & Architects in Charlottesville, VA

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Charlottesville? We list 107 local home designers across Charlottesville and nearby Virginia, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Charlottesville cover architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath designers and residential home designers. Charlottesville sits in Charlottesville city County, Virginia. Other Virginia cities covered include Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Christiansburg.

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1. HAYS EWING DESIGN STUDIO Architects

609 E Market St

2. Sutphin Architecture, Pllc Architects

609 East Market St

3. Embellish Interiors Interior Designers

834 Village Rd

4. Central Virginia Tub Repair Kitchen & Bath Designers

3882 Blenheim Rd

5. Windchime Custom Homes Inc Residential Home Designers

112 Crofton Pl Ste G

6. Mermaid Express Interior Designers

2401 Ivy Rd

7. Richard Montoya Design Interior Designers

1936 Arlington Blvd

8. Keeney & Co., Architects, Plc. Architects

1413 Sachem Pl

9. Gorman Architects, Plc Architects

1415 Sachem Pl

10. Milieu Design + Research Collective Architects

164 Rugby Rd

11. Arterra Design & Construction Architects

1701 Allied St # B

12. Pye Interiors Llc Interior Designers

100 10th St Ne Ste 201

13. Downtown Thai Interior Designers

111 W Water St

14. Kmm Design Services, Inc. Interior Designers

969 2nd St SE

15. Environ Design Collaborative Interior Designers

418 E Main St

16. William A Cobb Interior Design Interior Designers

108 5th St SE

17. Richard Price Aia - Urban Design + Development Architects

300 W Main St Ste 201

18. Landscape Reflections Inc Architects

2258 Richmond Rd

19. Wibworx Interior Designers

3445 Seminole Trl PMB 275

20. Cherry Avenue Design Co. Interior Designers

960 Monacan Trail Rd

21. Architectural Iron Inc Architects

2496 Old Ivy Rd

22. Mitchell Matthews And Associates Ltd Architects

300 Twin Sycamores Ln

23. Robert Boucheron Pllc Architects

401 8th St NE

24. Cfa International Inc Architects

915 E High St

25. Okerlund Associates Architects

220 E High St

Home designers & architects in Charlottesville, VA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Charlottesville, VA in Charlottesville city County.

What home design costs in Charlottesville

Home designers and architects in Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville

  • Review a portfolio of built Charlottesville-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

  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?
  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Charlottesville?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?

Many Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?

Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?

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