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Home Designers & Architects in Los Altos, CA

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 37 home designers cover Los Altos, CA — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Los Altos cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Los Altos sits in Santa Clara County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Los Banos.

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1. Alfonso & Harmon Architects Architects

885 N San Antonio Rd Ste B

2. Young & Borlik Architects Architects

4962 El Camino Real

3. North Star Hotel Development Residential Home Designers

496 1st St Ste 200

4. Knr Design Studio Architects

342 State St Ste 6

5. Paige Kelly Interior Design Interior Designers

148 2nd St

6. Vintage Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

351 Main St

7. Peruri Design Company Interior Designers

331 1st St

8. Glen Dodds & Associates Architecture Architects

155 Main St

9. March Design Architects

111 Main St Ste J3

10. Arnell Enterprises Inc Residential Home Designers

111 Main St

11. Viscusi Elson Interior Design Interior Designers

147 Main St

12. Papillon Kitchen & Bath (formerly Rutt Kitchens Of Los Altos) Kitchen & Bath Designers

147 Main St

13. Sherry Scott Design Interior Designers

169 Main St

14. Brownhouse Design Interior Designers

164 Main St

15. Bayview Development Group Inc. Residential Home Designers

339 S San Antonio Rd Ste 2g

16. Hammerschmidt Construction Interior Designers

1574 Country Club Dr

17. JL Designs & Interiors LLC Interior Designers

1335 Grant Rd

18. Avalon Enterprises Architects

151 Mountain View Ave

19. Hfp Architects Architects

745 Distel Dr

20. Wavecho Llc Residential Home Designers

4546 El Camino Real

21. 360 Design Studio Architects

1491 Ben Roe Dr

22. Owen Signature Homes Inc Residential Home Designers

445 S San Antonio Rd Ste 201

23. Lynn Szekely Interiors Interior Designers

444 1st St Ste C

24. Peter Duxbury, A Sole Proprietor Architects

382A 1st St

25. Design & Interiors Interior Designers

170 State St

Home designers & architects in Los Altos, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Los Altos, CA in Santa Clara County.

What home design costs in Los Altos

Home designers and architects in Los Altos 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 Los Altos

  • 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.
  • 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.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • 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?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Los Altos?

Many Los Altos 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 Los Altos?

Los Altos 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 Los Altos?

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