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Home Designers & Architects in San Diego, CA

Find vetted house cleaners near San Diego, California. Here are 807 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in San Diego cover architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath designers and residential home designers. San Diego sits in San Diego County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Dimas and San Fernando.

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1. Elluminet Lighting Design Studio Architects

9150 Chesapeake Dr

2. Bergen & Brasier Kitchen & Bath Designers

5710 Kearny Villa Rd Ste B

3. Anne Rae Design Interior Designers

5745 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 102

4. Designone80 Interior Designers

9160 Kearny Villa Ct

5. Apollo Pavers Architects

5665 Kearny Villa Rd

6. Western Windows Sales & Install Kitchen & Bath Designers

8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste F

7. James PJ Architects Architects

9089 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 206

8. Design Squared Interior Designers

9455 Farnham St

9. Anandascapes Llc Architects

9984 Scripps Ranch Blvd PMB 295

10. Sunwood Ventures Residential Home Designers

10035 Carroll Canyon Rd Ste A

11. Teshima Design Group Architects

9903 Businesspark Ave Ste 100

12. Currie Partners Inc Residential Home Designers

9820 Willow Creek Rd Ste 400

13. Navilize by Mo Jaber Interiors Interior Designers

9820 Willow Creek Rd #220

14. Schuss Clark Architects

9474 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 215

15. Lyons Warren Engineers + Architects Architects

9560 Candida St

16. Terra Firma Landscape Co Architects

9520 Candida St

17. Eco Minded Solutions Architects

9685 Via Excelencia Ste 100

18. Everything Creative Designs Home Staging Interior Designers

9040 Activity Rd Ste A

19. Design Appruv Interior Designers

8996 Miramar Rd Ste 301

20. SD Wood Kitchen & Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

8604 Miramar Rd Ste B

21. Forever Kitchen And Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

8840 Miramar Rd Ste C

22. EuroCasa.co Interior Designers

7938 Miramar Rd

23. Sd Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen & Bath Designers

7944 Miramar Rd

24. House and Harmony Interior Designers

7550 Miramar Rd 205

25. Cloak Modern Interiors Kitchen & Bath Designers

7550 Miramar Rd Ste 630

Home designers & architects in San Diego, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving San Diego, CA in San Diego County.

What home design costs in San Diego

Home designers and architects in San Diego 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 San Diego

  • 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 San Diego-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.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • 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 San Diego?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many San Diego 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 San Diego?

San Diego 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 San Diego?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the San Diego 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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