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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 residential home 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. Bignoodle Design Interior Designers

1077 Howard St

2. Tangably, Inc | Vectorworks Spotlight Training - Sf Interior Designers

1161 Mission St

3. Front & Center Design Program Interior Designers

1161 Mission St

4. V1labs Interior Designers

1161 Mission St

5. Michelle Anderson Design Interior Designers

1161 Mission St

6. R\ska Interior Designers

1161 Mission St

7. Elefint Interior Designers

25 Taylor St

8. Prevision Design Architects

995 Market St

9. Orangewood Labs Interior Designers

972 Mission St

10. Dilworth Eliot [de+] Architects

1066 Howard St

11. Citta Structural Engineering Interior Designers

965 Mission St Ste 520

12. Good Design Sf Architects

981 Mission St

13. Terrascope Interior Designers

54 Mint St

14. Kegan Quimby Web Design & Development Interior Designers

901 Mission St Ste 105

15. Diligent Creative Interior Designers

901 Mission St Ste 105

16. Applied Cognitive Science Interior Designers

875 Howard St

17. Forest City Enterprises Residential Home Designers

875 Howard St Ste 330

18. Pod Office Interior Designers

241 5th St

19. Fifty Crows Interior Designers

1074 Folsom St

20. Danenberg Design Architects

680 8th St Ste 153

21. Barbara Beckmann Studio Interior Designers

2 Henry Adams St Ste 331

22. Andre Rothblatt Architecture Architects

2 Henry Adams St Ste 460

23. Zachary Nathan Architects

1108 Bryant St

24. Anka Design Interior Designers

365 10th St

25. All Elements Design Interior Designers

1550 Bryant St

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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