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Home Designers & Architects in Santa Maria, CA

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 16 home designers cover Santa Maria, CA — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Santa Maria cover interior designers, architects, kitchen & bath designers and residential home designers. Santa Maria sits in Santa Barbara County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Monica.

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1. Ravatt Albrecht & Associates Architects

125 Union Ave

2. Chic Interiors Interior Designers

153 E Clark Ave Ste 101

3. Santa Barbara County Probation Architects

2121 Centerpointe Pkwy Fl 1

4. Pacific Development Residential Home Designers

4467 Hummel Dr

5. Valley View Estates at Rice Ranch Residential Home Designers

5791 Passion Vine Way

6. JD Green Construction Interior Designers

555 E Clark Ave

7. New Life Restoration Kitchen & Bath Designers

2648 Industrial Pkwy

8. New Life Kitchen & Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

2225 Skyway Dr

9. Palacios Architects Architects

2353 S Broadway

10. Heritage Square Residential Home Designers

1550 Madison Ln

11. Atom Architects Architects

201 E Battles Rd # 6192

12. Holenda Refinishing Kitchen & Bath Designers

742 E Arctic Ave Ste C

13. Cherry Cabinets Kitchen & Bath Designers

224 N Smith St

14. Custom Drafting Services Interior Designers

2255 S Broadway Ste 8

15. Young Clothing Co., Ltd Interior Designers

1553 Stowell Center Plz

16. Home Of Your Own Interior Designers

426 Barcellus Ave

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

We currently track 16 residential architects and home designers serving Santa Maria, CA in Santa Barbara County.

What home design costs in Santa Maria

Home designers and architects in Santa Maria 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 Maria

  • Read reviews for communication and deadlines — the common complaints are slow drawings and scope creep.
  • 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 Maria-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.

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 Maria 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 Maria?

Santa Maria 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 Maria?

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