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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. De Vicente + Mills Architecture Architects

1015 De La Vina St Ste F

2. Architecture Interactive Architects

614 Santa Barbara St

3. Sherry & Associates Architects Architects

608 Anacapa St Ste B

4. Lma Architects A California Corporation Architects

829 De La Vina St Ste 205

5. Franz Design Studio Architects

920 De la Vina St

6. The Graphic Vendor Interior Designers

735 State St

7. Wonder + Wit Creative Interior Designers

735 State St Ste 222

8. Design X2 Interior Designers

27 W Anapamu St PMB 275

9. Studio 7 Architecture Inc Architects

112 E De La Guerra St Ste 7

10. Parryi Studio Architects

133 E De la Guerra St

11. Ruby Sky Interior Designers

814 State St

12. D'offay Interior Designers

814 State St Ste 37

13. Jeffrey Berkus Architects Architects

924 Anacapa St Ste 1b

14. Autotype Design Club Interior Designers

924 Anacapa St Ste 3k1

15. Santa Cruz Island Foundation Architects

1010 Anacapa St

16. Peikert Group Architects Architects

10 E Figueroa St Ste 1

17. In Harmony Home Decor Interior Designers

1220 State St

18. Tca Associates Lp Architects

233 E Carrillo St Ste B

19. Swendesign Architects

401 E Carrillo St

20. Susan Shand Design Interior Designers

1482 E Valley Rd

21. Good Scout & Company Interior Designers

3905 State St

22. Mcnulty Consulting Architects

3905 State St Ste 7181

23. M2 Architecture, Inc. Architects

3916 State St

24. Printlab Design Bureau Interior Designers

1532 State St Ste D

25. Charles Woodburn Architect Architects

232 Anacapa St # 2

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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