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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, residential home designers, kitchen & bath designers and interior designers. Oakland sits in Alameda County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Oakley.

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1. Parkmead Products Kitchen & Bath Designers

930 45th Ave

2. Pacific Design Architecture, Inc Architects

1624 Franklin St Ste 1300

3. Okamoto Saijo Architecture Architects

1610 Harrison St Ste A

4. Urban Impression Architects

812 5th Ave

5. Catellus Development Corporation Residential Home Designers

66 Franklin St

6. Terrahome Residential Home Designers

66 Franklin St Ste 300

7. Norman D Hooks, AIA / Architecture Architects

248 3rd St #639

8. Muse & Co. Architects

299 3rd St

9. Gyroscope Inc. Architects

283 4th St Ste 201

10. Abraham & Paulin Photography - Architectural Photographers Architects

309 4th St APT 108

11. Shada Build and Design Interior Designers

425 Alice St

12. oWOW Residential Home Designers

411 2nd St

13. Buchanan Opalach Architects Architects

580 2nd St Ste 275

14. Phillips Win Architecture Architects

520 3rd St #208

15. Rubenstein Capital, Llc Residential Home Designers

480 3rd St

16. Neumann Sloat Arnold Architects Inc. Architects

329 Jefferson St

17. Jace Architecture Architects

520 3rd St Ste 200

18. Verner Architects Architects

737 2nd St Ste 407

19. Huntleigh Development Inc Residential Home Designers

101 Linden St

20. Miller Landscape Architecture Architects

155 Filbert St Ste 249

21. Murakami Nelson Architectural Architects

155 Filbert St

22. Studio Bondy Architecture Architects

110 Linden St

23. Lindy Small Architecture Architects

95 Linden St Ste 10

24. Byrens Kim Design Works Architects

681 4th St

25. A F Evans Co Inc Residential Home Designers

1000 Broadway # 300

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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