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Home Designers & Architects in Oakland, CA

Need a house cleaner in Oakland? Below are 266 home designers serving Oakland, CA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in Oakland cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Oakland sits in Alameda County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Oakley.

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1. Susan Hershman - Studio One Design Interior Designers

1395 Trestle Glen Rd

2. Buttrick Projects Architecture and Design Architects

1144 65th St unit e

3. Mwm Architects Inc Architects

2333 Harrison St

4. Oakley & Oakley Architects

7700 Edgewater Dr Ste 615

5. Herbert Enterprise Group Residential Home Designers

303 Hegenberger Rd Ste 308

6. E. A. Bonelli + Associates, Inc. Architects

8450 Edes Ave

7. Detail A Studios Interior Designers

730 105th Ave

8. Toby Long Design Architects

6114 La Salle Ave #552

9. M0xy Interior Designers

976 23rd Ave

10. The Shop Design Build Interior Designers

976 23rd Ave

11. Restaurant Design Concepts Architects

1021 Cotton St

12. Noa Design And Construction Architects

2744 E 11th St Ste H11

13. Riaz Capital Residential Home Designers

2744 E 11th St

14. Gaslight Interiors Interior Designers

1651 27th Ave

15. Bgb, Inc. Architects

2100 Livingston St

16. Current Affair Interior Designers

1060 E 11th St

17. Lee's Stainless Steel Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen & Bath Designers

1036 E 8th St

18. Theodore Ellison Designs Interior Designers

1248 International Blvd

19. Diamond Roc Construction Residential Home Designers

4400 Keller Ave Ste 344

20. Creative Directions by Jerald W.Vallan Architects

5937 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94605

21. Drafting Cafe Architects

484 Lake Park Ave PMB 355

22. ICOSA Design Architects

2998 Ford St

23. Design Depot Interior Designers

5256 Foothill Blvd

24. the COLOR effect Interior Designers

5801 Fleming Ave

25. Aesthetic Metals Interior Designers

4356 Coliseum Way

Home designers & architects in Oakland, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Oakland, CA in Alameda County.

What home design costs in Oakland

Home designers and architects in Oakland 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 Oakland

  • 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.
  • Review a portfolio of built Oakland-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.

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

Many Oakland 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 Oakland?

Oakland 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 Oakland?

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