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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. Crome Architecture Architects

905 4th St

2. Seagate Properties, Inc. Residential Home Designers

980 5th Ave

3. Vvas Architects

1010 B St Ste 421

4. Twm Architects & Planners Architects

1011 C St

5. G Design, LLC Architects

1112 2nd Street

6. United Growth Capital Management Llc Residential Home Designers

1000 4th St Ste 290

7. Blanco Architecture Inc. Architects

1215 Second St

8. Heiser & Associates, Inc. Architects

823 D St

9. L. Inc.design Interior Designers

1323 4th St

10. Framing Interiors Interior Designers

1325 4th St

11. W|a Associates, Inc Architects

1430 4th St

12. Birkenstock Lighting Design Interior Designers

1434 Lincoln Ave

13. Innovative Design Solution Interior Designers

62 Forbes Ave

14. Sheer Design Group Interior Designers

1005 Northgate Dr

15. David Scott Lighting, Llc Interior Designers

58 Paul Dr Ste G

16. Monarch Gardens Architects

14 Mitchell Blvd

17. Carrera Kitchen and Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

39 Bay St

18. Vita Planning & Landscape Architecture Architects

181 3rd St Ste 100

19. Floortex Design of San Rafael Interior Designers

923 Francisco Blvd E

20. Kernerworks, Llc. Interior Designers

155 Market St

21. Juliana Carlsen Interiors Interior Designers

41 Simms St Unit F

22. Jack London Kitchen and Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

3070 Kerner Blvd

23. Ratio Design Associates Architects

3095 Kerner Blvd Ste N

24. Cash & Carry Warehouse San Rafael Kitchen & Bath Designers

1201 Andersen Dr

25. Castor Architecture Architects

1925 Francisco Blvd E Ste 7

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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