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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, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath 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. Machado Designs Interior Designers

363 Stanford Ave

2. Caw Architects, Inc. Architects

455 Lambert Ave

3. Eid Architects Architects

412 Olive Ave

4. Amparo Del Rio Interior Designers

2749 Byron St

5. Sissela Malmstrom Architect Architects

3770 La Selva Dr

6. Crystal Precision Investments Residential Home Designers

3790 El Camino Real PMB 845

7. Naturewalk Landscapes Design & Construction Architects

2625 Middlefield Rd

8. Jeanese Rowell Design Inc Interior Designers

2625 Middlefield Rd

9. Ogawa Fisher Architects Architects

715 Colorado Ave

10. Sofiov Design Interior Designers

2100 Geng Rd

11. Alma Soongi Beck Architects

2400 Geng Rd

12. Conley Design Group, Inc. Architects

990 Commercial St

13. Field Architecture Architects

974 Commercial St

14. Baila Floors Interior Designers

4020 Fabian Way Ste 101

15. Collective Creations Interior Designers

844 E Charleston Rd

16. Vault Studio Interior Designers

908 Industrial Ave

17. Tobin Dougherty Architects Architects

914 Industrial Ave

18. Stephano Homes Residential Home Designers

4335 El Camino Real

19. Mozart Development Residential Home Designers

1068 E Meadow Cir

20. Waterworks Kitchen & Bath Designers

201 Hamilton Ave

21. Sarah & Friends Interiors Interior Designers

437 Kipling St Ste 100

22. Wheatley Properties Residential Home Designers

755 Page Mill Rd Ste Bt100

23. Summer Hill Homes Residential Home Designers

777 California Ave

24. Kohler Architects, Inc. Architects

721 Colorado Ave Ste 102

25. Spencer Associates, Architects & Architects

1121 San Antonio Rd Ste C201

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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