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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. Raaya Design Inc Interior Designers

427 Bryant St

2. Pfau Architecture Architects

630 3rd St # 200

3. Grossmann Design Group Architects

326 Ritch St

4. Tongue Cut Sparrow Interior Designers

411 Brannan St

5. The Bombay House Interior Designers

660 4th St PMB 452

6. Faludi Design Interior Designers

660 4th St

7. Johnson Cogert & Strauss Interior Designers

330 Townsend St Ste 123

8. South Bend Design Interior Designers

350 Townsend St Ste 407

9. Plinko Interior Designers

690 5th St

10. Mokume Design Studio Interior Designers

1201 Mariposa St

11. Autofuss Interior Designers

150 Mississippi St

12. Seam Studio Interior Designers

600 Illinois St

13. Myint Design Interior Designers

455 Mariposa St

14. Symbolsense Interior Designers

500 Terry a Francois Blvd

15. Arch Interior Designers

500 Terry a Francois Blvd

16. Parklab Architects

601 Mission Bay Blvd N

17. Collective Ray Interior Designers

153 Townsend St Ste 9061

18. Band Inc. Interior Designers

139 Townsend St

19. Dahlin Group Inc Architects

101 Townsend St

20. Alisa Quint Interior Designer Interior Designers

2 Townsend St

21. Arman Nobari - Armannobari.com Interior Designers

345 Spear St

22. Wunderdogs Agency Interior Designers

315 Montgomery St

23. The Stinnett Group Architects

550 Montgomery St

24. Silvermark Consulting Interior Designers

400 Montgomery St Ste 1100

25. Group I Architects

354 Pine 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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