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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. Mn Studio Interior Designers

820 E Mason St Ste B

2. Architectural Millwork of Santa Barbara Architects

8 N Nopal St

3. J M Holliday & Associates Inc Architects

1 N Calle Cesar Chavez Ste 210

4. Rocci Design Architects

1 N Calle Cesar Chavez Ste 102

5. Mastercraft Kitchens & Baths Kitchen & Bath Designers

1 N Calle Cesar Chavez Ste 15

6. Van Atta Associates Architects

235 Palm Ave

7. Blackbird Architects Architects

235 Palm Ave

8. R J Spann Residential Home Designers

403 E Montecito St Ste D

9. The Kitchen & Bath Studio Kitchen & Bath Designers

403 E Montecito St

10. Vegan ID Interior Designers

310 E Haley St Ste A

11. Taylor House Interiors Interior Designers

427 Rose Ave

12. Shannon Scott Design Interior Designers

310 E Haley St Ste A

13. Brown and Brown Design Interior Designers

513 Garden St C

14. Beth Harake Interiors Interior Designers

513 Garden St

15. Teri Walker Design Interior Designers

730 Anacapa St

16. Stegall Studios Design Interior Designers

730 Anacapa St

17. Kevin Moore Architect Architects

530 Santa Barbara St

18. Winick Architects Inc Architects

404 Garden St

19. John Beauchamp Architect Architects

112 E De la Guerra St

20. Faitell Attractions Interior Designers

127 W Canon Perdido St

21. James Mayo Macari Architect Architects

220 W Canon Perdido St C

22. Manson-hing Architecture Architects

920 De la Vina St

23. Studio 1030 Architects Architects

1030 De la Vina St

24. JRS ID Interior Designers

924 Anacapa St Ste 1C

25. CARBON FIBONACCI design Architects

836 Anacapa St.

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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