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Home Designers & Architects in San Francisco, CA

Need a house cleaner in San Francisco? Below are 1318 home designers serving San Francisco, CA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in San Francisco cover interior designers, architects and kitchen & bath designers. San Francisco sits in San Francisco County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and San Gabriel.

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1. Kimball Starr Interior Design Interior Designers

1616 16th St Ste 350

2. Christman & Associates Interior Designers

235 Kansas St

3. HEWN Interior Designers

299 Kansas St

4. Khrome Studios Interior Designers

151 Vermont St

5. Diane Einstein Dba Diane Einstein Interiors Interior Designers

101 Henry Adams St Ste 370

6. Form Kitchens: Sf Studio Kitchen & Bath Designers

101 Henry Adams St Ste 376

7. Access Decor Interior Designers

101 Henry Adams St Ste 370

8. Helga Horner Inc. Interior Designers

101 Henry Adams St Ste 220

9. Fq Designs Group Interior Designers

101 Henry Adams St Ste 405

10. Laurel Sprigg Custom Interior Interior Designers

101 Henry Adams St Ste 440

11. Scot Meacham Wood Design Interior Designers

101 Henry Adams St #429

12. Randolph & Hein Interior Designers

101 Henry Adams St

13. Shears & Window Interior Designers

101 Henry Adams St Unit 452

14. Michael Merrill Design Studio Interior Designers

101 Henry Adams St Ste.# 318

15. Entertaining Spaces Interior Designers

2 Division St

16. Leverone Design Inc. Interior Designers

111 Rhode Island St Ste 10

17. Coalesse Studio Interior Designers

111 Rhode Island St Ste C

18. Sozo Studio Architects

111 Rhode Island St Ste 12

19. Johanna Spilman Inc Interior Designers

195 Rhode Island St

20. Mike & Maaike Architects

300 De Haro St Ste 344

21. Regan Baker Design Interior Designers

10 Arkansas St G

22. Blue Plum Kitchen & Bath Designers

41 Arkansas St

23. Douglas Durkin Design Inc Interior Designers

39 Arkansas St

24. Loft Architecture + Design Architects

1 Arkansas St Ste D2

25. Tea Living, Inc. Interior Designers

1 Arkansas St Ste B

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

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

What home design costs in San Francisco

Home designers and architects in San Francisco 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 Francisco

  • 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 San Francisco-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do you handle permits and inspections in San Francisco?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?
  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?

Many San Francisco 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 Francisco?

San Francisco 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 Francisco?

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