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Home Designers & Architects in Palo Alto, CA

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Palo Alto? We list 94 local home designers across Palo Alto and nearby California, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Palo Alto cover architects, residential home designers and interior designers. Palo Alto sits in Santa Clara County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Palos Verdes Estates.

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1. Studio Red Interior Designers

4019 Transport St

2. Acs Architects Architects

212 High St Ste 105

3. Rapp Development Residential Home Designers

265 Lytton Ave Ste 303

4. Joseph Bellomo Architects Architects

116 University Ave

5. Yadav Design Group - Architects And Landscape Architect Architects

855 El Camino Real

6. Cambridge Design Partnership I Interior Designers

228 Hamilton Ave Fl 3

7. Morgan Lashley Distinctive Properties Residential Home Designers

228 Hamilton Ave

8. Mc Nellis Partners Residential Home Designers

419 Waverley St

9. Verdance Landscape Architecture Architects

616 Ramona St Ste 19

10. Juarez Design Interior Designers

437 Kipling St

11. Fergus Garber Architects Architects

81 Encina Ave

12. Heather Young Architects Architects

81 Encina Ave

13. Ko Architects Architects

900 High St

14. Square Three Architecture, Inc. Architects

900 High St # 3

15. Interiors For Modern Living Interior Designers

904 High St

16. Miim Designs Architects

380 Hamilton Ave # 1022

17. Greenblott Design Architects

380 Hamilton Ave # 1609

18. Casita Residential Home Designers

652 Gilman St

19. R & M Properties Residential Home Designers

664 Gilman St

20. Topos Architects Architects

654 Gilman St

21. Vista Homes Residential Home Designers

530 Lytton Ave Fl 2

22. Bay Area Designs Interior Designers

975 High St

23. Ambiance Interiors Interior Designers

1027 Alma St

24. Dostart Development Company Residential Home Designers

145 Addison Ave

25. MAC Architecture Construction Architects

135 Embarcadero Rd

Home designers & architects in Palo Alto, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Palo Alto, CA in Santa Clara County.

What home design costs in Palo Alto

Home designers and architects in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto

  • 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 Palo Alto-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.
  • Pin down the fee structure up front — flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost.
  • Ask how many revisions are included and how changes are billed.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?
  • 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 Palo Alto?

Many Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?

Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?

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