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Home Designers & Architects in Santa Clara, CA

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 64 home designers cover Santa Clara, CA — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Santa Clara cover interior designers, architects and kitchen & bath designers. Santa Clara sits in Santa Clara County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Clarita.

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1. Studio 247 Architects

3080 Olcott St

2. Suzanne Lee Design Interior Designers

3000 Scott Blvd

3. Interior Designers Guild Interior Designers

2118 Walsh Ave Ste 120 Bldg 2

4. New Image Interiors Interior Designers

2118 Ronald St

5. Foglia Publications Interior Designers

404 Martin Ave

6. L.c. Interiors, Inc. Interior Designers

3510 Victor St

7. Ace Lectronics Interior Designers

408 Aldo Ave

8. Eleven Ten Architects Architects

1400 Coleman Ave Ste B24

9. Foodspace® Interior Designers

385 Reed St

10. Kyo Po Housewares Kitchen & Bath Designers

3521 Homestead Rd

11. Acgwebs Interior Designers

5255 Stevens Creek Blvd

12. Accelerated Living Solutions Architects

1224 N Winchester Blvd

13. Pacific Silk Screening Inc Interior Designers

1555 Laurelwood Rd Ste 7

14. Australian Products Co Interior Designers

294 Brokaw Rd

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

We currently track 14 residential architects and home designers serving Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara County.

What home design costs in Santa Clara

Home designers and architects in Santa Clara 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 Clara

  • 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.
  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.
  • Read reviews for communication and deadlines — the common complaints are slow drawings and scope creep.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Santa Clara?
  • 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?

Many Santa Clara 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 Clara?

Santa Clara 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 Clara?

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