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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. Todd R Cole Landscape Arch Architects

251 Rhode Island St Ste 205

2. Sophia Ventures Inc Interior Designers

101 Henry Adams St Ste 405

3. Joey’s Corner Interior Designers

111 Rhode Island St Ste J

4. Applegate Tran Livingston Inc Interior Designers

111 Rhode Island St Ste J

5. Landkamer Partners Interior Designers

444 De Haro St Ste 114

6. Therese Moon Design Interior Designers

185 Arkansas St

7. Dowling Kimm Studios Architects

1 Arkansas St

8. Ska Architecture & Design Architects

10 Arkansas St

9. Floramor Studio Florist Interior Designers

731 Bryant St

10. Morenstein Cronan, Llc Interior Designers

582 6th St

11. Innovation Investments Llc Interior Designers

120 Kearny St

12. Philhour & Associates Interior Designers

381 Bush St Ste 503

13. Arbabaraghi Hamid R & Janie M Architects

582 Market St

14. Phyla Inc. Interior Designers

548 Market St

15. Modified Interior Designers

28 2nd St Fl 2

16. Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Architects

49 Stevenson St

17. Gicklhorn Lazzarotto Partners Architects

645 Harrison St Ste 101

18. Conger Moss Guillard Landscape Architects

589 Howard St

19. Studio Lee & Lee Interior Designers

300 Brannan St

20. Ripple Ideas Llc Interior Designers

404 Bryant St

21. 4th & King Interior Designers

404 Bryant St

22. John Kosich Architects Architects

156 S Park St

23. Zero Ten Design Architects

156 S Park St

24. Weller Design Architectural Lighting Interior Designers

156 S Park St

25. Weatherbee Corporation Interior Designers

350 Townsend St Ste 301a

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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