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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. Modumate Architects

600 California St

2. Aalto Interior Designers

600 California St

3. Benjamin Dhong Interiors Interior Designers

237 Kearny St # 225

4. Harley Ellis Devereaux Architects

445 Bush St Ste 400

5. Montgomery Pfeifer Interior Designers

461 Bush St Ste 230

6. Neuron Interior Designers

650 California St Fl 7

7. Brilliant Peach Interior Designers

650 California St

8. Lawson.co Interior Designers

650 California St

9. The Design Boutique, Inc. Interior Designers

650 California St

10. Golden Mountain Market Interior Designers

844 Jackson St

11. Kohan Creative Interior Designers

490 Post St

12. Postobject Interior Designers

588 Sutter St

13. Move | Design Interior Designers

701 Sutter St

14. Hutner Descollonges Interior Designers

450 Geary St Unit 301

15. Harputs Own Interior Designers

495 Geary St

16. Brugnara Corporation Residential Home Designers

870 Market St Ste 1128

17. Blubox Rooms Interior Designers

1290 Sutter St Ste 400

18. Peter Panos Fine Custom Clothing Interior Designers

109 Geary St Fl 2

19. Lochte Architectural Group Architects

233 Post St

20. Sidney Mobell Fine Jewelry Interior Designers

210 Post St

21. Vbp Orange Interior Designers

201 Post St

22. Orlando Diaz-azcuy Design Associates Interior Designers

201 Post St

23. Zlot Buell &amp Associates, Llc Interior Designers

201 Post St Ste 1001

24. Creo Landscape Architecture Architects

58 Maiden Ln

25. 17feet Interior Designers

256 Sutter 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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