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Home Designers & Architects in Santa Monica, CA

Find vetted house cleaners near Santa Monica, California. Here are 214 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in Santa Monica cover architects, residential home designers, interior designers and kitchen & bath designers. Santa Monica sits in Los Angeles County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Rosa.

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1. Pacific Coast Investment Properties, Llc Residential Home Designers

4640 Admiralty Way Ste 500

2. One Tuscany Residential Home Designers

4640 Admiralty Way #500

3. Paul Essick Architects Ltd Architects

315 Washington Blvd Ste 2

4. Aroundyou Incorporated Architects

333 Washington Blvd # 251

5. Nonzero Architecture Architects

3200 Airport Ave

6. Studio Blu Inc. Interior Designers

14021 Marquesas Way Unit 216C

7. Kitchens On Montana Kitchen & Bath Designers

1609 Montana Ave

8. Christine Markatos Design Interior Designers

1211 Montana Ave Ste 203

9. Mayes Office Architects

2665 30th St

10. Shelley Starr Interior Design Interior Designers

1133 Montana Ave

11. Kristin Nugent Interior Design Interior Designers

1112 Montana Ave Ste 130

12. Madworkshop Architects

1112 Montana Ave

13. DwellArc Architects

949 Euclid St

14. Julee Ireland Interior Designers

201 Ocean Ave

15. Olshan & Associates Architects

811 7th St Unit B

16. Jag Retail Properties, Inc. Residential Home Designers

1626 Montana Ave # 625

17. Pacific Cove Development Residential Home Designers

1223 Wilshire Blvd #1570

18. Elevation Development Group Residential Home Designers

1223 Wilshire Blvd

19. Katrina Hernandez Interior Designers

1453 14th St Ste D

20. Pacific Star Capital Residential Home Designers

1318 Broadway # 100

21. Palisades Residential Home Designers

631 Wilshire Blvd

22. Rock Architects Architects

1002 Santa Monica Blvd

23. Lincoln Avenue Communities Residential Home Designers

401 Wilshire Blvd Fl 11

24. Liberstudio Architects Inc. Architects

2444 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300

25. Jade Design Studio Interior Designers

1411 7th St

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

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Santa Monica, CA in Los Angeles County.

What home design costs in Santa Monica

Home designers and architects in Santa Monica 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 Monica

  • 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 Monica-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

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

Santa Monica 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 Monica?

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