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Home Designers & Architects in San Rafael, CA

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in San Rafael? We list 93 local home designers across San Rafael and nearby California, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in San Rafael cover architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath designers and residential home designers. San Rafael sits in Marin County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and San Ramon.

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1. Space Interior Designers

1414 4th St Ste 200B

2. Gilmans Kitchens and Baths - San Rafael Kitchen & Bath Designers

530 Francisco Blvd W

3. Cabinet Systems Robert Takeshita Kitchen & Bath Designers

517 Jacoby St Ste 4

4. Lamperti Contracting & Design Kitchen & Bath Designers

1241 Andersen Dr Ste A

5. Shoreline Industrial Park Residential Home Designers

103 Shoreline Pkwy Ste 100

6. The Projection Room, Inc. Interior Designers

3070 Kerner Blvd Ste F

7. Robert Nebolon Architects LLP Architects

2400 Las Gallinas Ave #155

8. Land Studio C Architects

7 Mount Lassen Dr Ste C-150

9. Wright Architecture Architects

632 Manuel T Freitas Pkwy

10. Bancroft+Caballero Design Studio Interior Designers

666 Woodbine Dr

11. Ferrari Moe Llp Architects

2138 4th St

12. Basis Architecture And Consulting Architects

2130 4th St Ste B

13. R&r Design Studio Interior Designers

2100 4th St # 171

14. Fredric C Divine Architects Architects

1924 4th St

15. Stewart K Summers Architect Architects

1852 4th St

16. Alb Designs Architects

10 G St

17. Turk Kauffman Architecture Architects

107 G St

18. Barbra Bright Design Interior Designers

1560 4th St

19. Tech Sketch Architects

205 Marin St

20. I K Design Inc Interior Designers

21 Duffy Pl

21. Vmi Architecture, Inc. Architects

637 5th Ave

22. Mha Creative Landscapes, Inc. Architects

534 4th St Ste C

23. Halperin & Christ Architects

828 Mission Ave

24. April Philips Design Works Inc Architects

819 5th Ave

25. Studio Squire Interior Designers

875 4th St #5

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

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving San Rafael, CA in Marin County.

What home design costs in San Rafael

Home designers and architects in San Rafael 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 Rafael

  • 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 Rafael-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.
  • Pin down the fee structure up front — flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost.
  • Ask how many revisions are included and how changes are billed.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?
  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in San Rafael?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?

Many San Rafael 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 Rafael?

San Rafael 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 Rafael?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the San Rafael 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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