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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 and interior 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. Wilhelm Architects Architects

836 Anacapa St Unit 2445

2. Jra Designs Interior Designers

3 W Carrillo St Ste 202

3. Studio 7 Architecture & Allied Arts Architects

112 E De la Guerra St

4. Innerspace Design Interior Designers

133 E De La Guerra St

5. Space Renderings: Santa Barbara Architectural Renderings Architects

133 E De La Guerra St

6. Anacapa Architecture Architects

235 E Canon Perdido St

7. Christina Rottman Designs Interior Designers

300 E Canon Perdido St

8. Banyan Architects Architects

300 E Canon Perdido St Ste D1

9. Nulty Don Architects

300 E Canon Perdido St Ste A2

10. Bbp Architecture Architects

924 Anacapa St

11. Santa Barbara Window Fashions Interior Designers

10 E Figueroa St

12. The Meredith Project Interior Designers

122 Gray Ave

13. Santa Barbara Interiors Interior Designers

10 E Figueroa St

14. David Watkins Design Architects

1117 State St

15. The Design House Interior Design Interior Designers

1117 State St #62

16. Hofmann Architecture Architects

1221 State St Ste 12 # 92051

17. Cjm::la Architects

1221 State St Ste 206

18. B 3 Architects Architects

1222 State St #250

19. Mosaic Architects & Interiors Architects

1 W Victoria St

20. Barry Howard Architects

411 E Canon Perdido St Ste 17

21. Csa Architects Architects

330 E Canon Perdido St Ste A

22. A34studio Architects

510 N Milpas St

23. dig my designs Interior Designers

321 Loma Vista Ave

24. Warner Group Architects Architects

1250 Coast Village Rd Ste J

25. Kathryne Designs Inc Interior Designers

1225 Coast Village Rd

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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