House Designers Near Me
List Your Service

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

Get free quotes from home designers near you

Tell us about your project and we'll connect you with Oakland home designers and architects for free quotes.

1. Alliancenrg Program Architects

1000 Broadway Ste 675

2. Hkit Architects Architects

538 9th St Ste 240

3. Redmond Aldrich Design Interior Designers

536 8th St

4. Komorous-towey Architects Architects

1521 Webster St

5. Flynn Architecture Architects

2335 Broadway

6. Pyatok Architects, Inc. Architects

1611 Telegraph Ave

7. Msa Architecture + Design Architects

360 22nd St Ste 800

8. Baker|design Architects

230 Grand Ave Ste 301b-1

9. Glass Associates, Inc. Architecture & Planning Architects

337 17th St

10. Lowney Architecture Architects

360 17th St

11. Grisham Group Llc Interior Designers

360 17th St

12. Ecobuild Architects Architects

1440 Broadway Ste 208

13. Vdk Architects Architects

360 17th St Ste 210

14. Cupples|keller Designs Architects

1970 Broadway Ste 800

15. Shelterwerk Architects

1904 Franklin St Ste 310

16. Elizabeth Peterson Interiors Interior Designers

1939 Harrison St #605

17. Cedar ADU Residential Home Designers

1901 Harrison St

18. Pgadesign Landscape Architects Architects

444 17th St

19. Dahlin Architecture | Planning | Interiors Architects

446 17th St Ste 200

20. JRDV Urban International Architects

1615 Broadway

21. Architectural Dimensions Architects

300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 375

22. Tierney Conner Architecture Architects

363 17th St

23. Ike Baker Velten Architects

1624 Franklin St

24. Mary Mcgrath Architects Architects

1212 Broadway Ste 1700

25. Community Design + Architecture Architects

610 16th St Ste 305

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.

Own a design or architecture firm in Oakland?

Get featured at the top of this page → Claim your listing, add photos, and appear above the competition.