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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, interior designers and residential home 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. Breegan Jane, Llc Interior Designers

620 Santa Monica Blvd Ste B

2. Pacific Equity Properties Inc Residential Home Designers

1317 5th St Ste 200

3. Aleks Istanbullu Architects Architects

1659 11th St Ste 200

4. David Lawrence Gray Architects Architects

1548 9th St

5. Ardeshir Nozari & Roshan Arch Architects

1460 7th St

6. Allied Argenta Llc Residential Home Designers

100 Wilshire Blvd

7. Campbell & Campbell Architects

1425 5th St Ste B

8. Supercheap3d Architects

520 Broadway Ste 200

9. Jtid Interior Designers

1513 6th St Ste 204a

10. Michael W Folonis Architects Architects

1524 Cloverfield Blvd

11. Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture Architects

1424 4th St Ste 300

12. SSPStudio Architecture & Urban Design Architects

1424 4th St

13. HLW Architects Architects

1556 20th St Ste B

14. De Architects Architects

1535 6th St Ste 101

15. Metropolitan Pacific Property Residential Home Designers

201 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 300

16. Architrave Interiors Interior Designers

1337 Ocean Ave Ste D

17. Moore Ruble Yudell Architects

933 Pico Blvd

18. Design 360 Unlimited Interior Designers

1601 Colorado Ave

19. Kaplan Chen Kaplan Architects

2526 18th St

20. Cynthia Marks Interiors Interior Designers

2701 Airport Ave

21. Archwest Developments Architects

2716 Ocean Park Blvd

22. Coastal Development Group Inc Residential Home Designers

2901 28th St Ste 215

23. Festivalwest Inc. Architects

3205 Ocean Park Blvd Ste 230

24. Nicholas/budd Architects, Llp Architects

3313 Ocean Park Blvd

25. Ramer Architecture Architects

3231 Ocean Park Blvd

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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