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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 and architects. 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. Design By Candlelight Interior Designers

156 2nd St

2. Userfirst Collaborative Interior Designers

156 2nd St

3. Alquemy Interior Designers

156 2nd St

4. Startnership Interior Designers

156 2nd St

5. Whitaker Design, Llc Interior Designers

156 2nd St

6. Soler Architecture, Inc. Architects

539 Bryant St

7. Stone Yamashita Interior Designers

475 Brannan St Ste 100

8. Glissade Snowboards Corp Architects

454 Brannan St

9. Santos Prescott And Associates Architects

33 Zoe St

10. 8 Speed Multimedia Interior Designers

530 Howard St

11. Spark Agency Interior Designers

44 Tehama St

12. Supr Good Co Interior Designers

44 Tehama St

13. Datastructure Inc Interior Designers

246 1st St

14. Ladi: The Latinx Association For Graphic Design And Illustration Interior Designers

532 Folsom St

15. Designkitchen Interior Designers

303 2nd St

16. Cocontest Architects

405 Howard St

17. Piril Akay Design Interior Designers

300 Folsom St

18. De Quesada Architects Architects

300 Beale St

19. Davids Killory Architects Architects

385 Fremont St

20. Charette Communication Design Interior Designers

340 Bryant St Ste 202

21. Rya Design Consultancy Architects

333 Bryant St

22. Ies San Francisco Section Architects

300 Brannan St

23. Liberty & Church Communication Design Interior Designers

300 Brannan St

24. Ux Collective (uxdesign.cc) Interior Designers

35 S Park St

25. Padham Design Interior Designers

501 2nd 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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