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

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1. Workshop1 Residential Home Designers

953 W MacArthur Blvd

2. Evans Design Studio Architects

953 W Macarthur Blvd # 4

3. Variable Projects Architects

953 W Macarthur Blvd # 7

4. Wendy Daniel Interior Design Interior Designers

481 25th St

5. Einwillerkuehl Landscape Architecture Architects

443 25th St

6. Johanna Sprague Design Interior Designers

447 25th St

7. Graff Architects Architects

494 Hawthorne Ave

8. Blink-LAB architecture Architects

4236 Martin Luther King Jr Way #2322

9. J. Posh Designs & Janina's Posh Pieces Studio Interior Designers

3824 Telegraph Ave

10. Christopher Andrews Architects

5429 Telegraph Ave

11. Patrick Perez Architect Architects

4681 Telegraph Ave

12. Berkeley Design Build Residential Home Designers

5427 Telegraph Ave Ste A

13. Smart Growth, Inc. Residential Home Designers

482 W MacArthur Blvd

14. Clear Logic Group Architects

160 Santa Clara Ave

15. Adbc Architecture Architects

460 Mandana Blvd

16. Guthrie and Buresh Architects Architects

3640 Grand Ave

17. Callahan Design Group Interior Designers

662 Arimo Ave

18. Sungrown Studio Interior Designers

4096 Piedmont Ave # 125

19. The Right Fit Home Solutions Residential Home Designers

4096 Piedmont Ave

20. Mercedes Corbell Design & Architecture Architects

4096 Piedmont Ave

21. Sky City Design + Color Interior Designers

51 Yosemite Ave

22. Rebecca Schnier Architecture Architects

55 Santa Clara Ave Ste 100

23. RT Design Studio Interior Designers

334 40th St First Floor

24. Mark Becker Inc Architects

420 40th St Ste 1

25. Crc Development, Llc Residential Home Designers

364 41st St Fl 2

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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