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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 architects and interior 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. Quannum Projects Interior Designers

690 5th St

2. Wrye Design Lab, Llc Interior Designers

1700 Owens St Ste 515

3. Frederic Knapp - Architect Dba Knapp Architects Architects

99 Mississippi St Fl 2

4. Truthful Architects

123 Townsend St

5. Gensler & Genler Of Nevada Architects

2 Harrison St

6. Sandwich Gourmet Architects

530 California St

7. Sidney Hoover Architects Architects

500 Montgomery St

8. Berger Detmer Architects Architects

465 California St

9. Ux Design And Prototyping Interior Designers

180 Sansome St Fl 3

10. Markus Ying Ming Lui Architects

22 Battery St Ste 704

11. Startup Designer Interior Designers

415 Jackson St

12. Clearstory—wayfinding And Placemaking Interior Designers

1045 Sansome St Ste 202

13. Ken Kay Associates Architects

1045 Sansome St

14. Warnecke Rosekrans Inc. Architects

300 Broadway Ste 16

15. Frost Tsuji Architects Architects

915 Battery St Ste 1

16. Lawrence Halprin Architects

1160 Battery St Ste 50

17. Miller Kelley Architects Inc Architects

1500 Sansome St

18. Parker Companies Architects

388 Market St Ste 500

Home designers & architects in San Francisco, CA: a local guide

We currently track 18 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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