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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 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. Chris Belanger Residential Design Architects

501 Chapala St Ste F

2. Project Mercury Interior Designers

10 State St

3. Royce Architectural Architects

415 E Haley St

4. Rob Maday Landscape Architects Inc Architects

590 E Gutierrez St Ste D

5. Dmha Architecture + Interior Design Interior Designers

1 N Calle Cesar Chavez

6. Irvine Johnston Assoc Architects

629 State St Ste 222

7. Spieler Structural Engineers Architects

629 State St Ste 203

8. Infinet Studios Interior Designers

610 Anacapa St

9. Architrave Design Assoc Architects

610 Anacapa St

10. Victor Schumacher Architects

903 State St

11. Gretchen Zee Architects

903 State St

12. Eichstaedt Architects Planners Architects

903 State St Ste 211

13. Koncept 1 Inc Interior Designers

11 W Figueroa St

14. Gene Sprowl Dba Gene Sprowl & Associates Interior Designers

210 E Ortega St

15. Dalgenes Interiors Interior Designers

210 E Ortega St

16. Hotwired Multimedia Interior Designers

142 E Carrillo St

17. Sea Group Interior Designers

1213 State St

18. Alison's Bakery Inc Interior Designers

1253 Coast Village Rd Ste 101

19. West Mission St. CA. Residential Home Designers

Santa Barbara, CA

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

We currently track 19 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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