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 interior designers and architects. 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. Studio Riebenbauer Interior Designers

1431 Center St Apt 301

2. Mm_sf Interior Designers

1759 Broadway

3. Nomos Llp Architects

1970 Broadway Ste 670

4. Bay Area Web Design Interior Designers

1721 Broadway

5. Denomination Inc Interior Designers

1633 Broadway Ste Bw

6. Kidson Land Company Architects

1701 Franklin St

7. 10th Letter Designs Interior Designers

1941 Jackson St

8. Vbn Architects Architects

560 14th St

9. Identafire Interior Designers

1305 Franklin St Ste 503

10. Gardner Group Llc, The Interior Designers

1440 Broadway Ste 800

11. The Workforce Collaborative Architects

1433 Webster St Ste 100

12. Framestudio Architects

1305 Franklin St

13. Stephen Sooter Architects

1212 Broadway # 1701

14. Studio Orion Architects

1111 Broadway

15. Id Concierge Interior Designers

1322 Webster St

16. Biggs Group Architects

1322 Webster St Ste 315

17. Airloom.space Interior Designers

353 Grand Ave

18. Ware Associates Inc Architects

440 Grand Ave Ste 250

19. Cts Design Architects

5707 Redwood Rd

20. Restaurant Design Concepts, Inc Interior Designers

1017 22nd Ave

21. Biome Interior Designers

1017 22nd Ave

22. Morelab, Llc Interior Designers

1661 20th St Ste 3

23. Chambers Art & Design Llc Interior Designers

1960 Mandela Pkwy # Bay

24. Semolina Design Interior Designers

2607 Mandela Pkwy Ste 3

25. Storkstand Interior Designers

1212 19th St

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.