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Home Designers & Architects in Santa Barbara, CA

Need a house cleaner in Santa Barbara? Below are 169 home designers serving Santa Barbara, CA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in Santa Barbara cover architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath designers and residential home designers. Santa Barbara sits in Santa Barbara County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Clara.

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1. iCabinetry Direct, CA Kitchen & Bath Designers

1809 Cliff Dr Ste E

2. Armony Cucine Usa Interior Designers

590 E Gutierrez St

3. Flynn Architects Architects

310 E Gutierrez St

4. Appleton Partners Architects

911 Chapala St

5. Rma International Landscape Architecture Architects

211 E Carrillo St # 208

6. Santa Barbara Designs of the Interior Interior Designers

21 E Canon Perdido St Suite 215

7. Madison Nicole Design Interior Designers

7 W Figueroa St

8. Designology Studio Interior Designers

719 E Haley St

9. Hugh Twibell Architect Architects

1159 Tunnel Rd

10. Simmons & Company Interior Designers

2822 Ben Lomond Dr

11. Wayne Labrie Architect Architects

288 Canon Dr

12. Burke Design Architects

4141 State St Ste C4

13. ShubinDonaldson Architects Architects

3890 La Cumbre Plaza Ln Ste 200

14. Tai Yeh Architect Architects

3324 State St suite c

15. Center Point Development Group Residential Home Designers

209 W Alamar Ave Ste a

16. Sheri Mize Designs Interior Designers

2774 Las Encinas Rd

17. Creative Kitchen Spaces Kitchen & Bath Designers

22 W Calle Laureles

18. Berkus Design Studio Architects

2020 Alameda Padre Serra Ste 133

19. Triad Development Co Residential Home Designers

2020 Alameda Padre Serra Ste 123

20. Renga Brothers Interiors Interior Designers

2614 De La Vina St

21. Isabelle C Greene & Associates Architects

2613 De la Vina St

22. Poirier + Associates Architects Architects

156 W Alamar Ave Ste C

23. Becker Peter Architects

34 W Mission St

24. Hochhauser Blatter Architecture & Planning Architects

122 E Arrellaga St

25. Suzanne Elledge Planning & Permitting Services Architects

1625 State St Ste 1

Home designers & architects in Santa Barbara, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Santa Barbara, CA in Santa Barbara County.

What home design costs in Santa Barbara

Home designers and architects in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara

  • 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 Santa Barbara-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

  • 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?
  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?

Many Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the Santa Barbara 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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