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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. Boulevard Partners Residential Home Designers

3000 Olympic Blvd # 2120

2. Annette Tatum Interior Designers

1909 Centinela Ave

3. Bricolage Design Architects

1800 Stanford St

4. Eserts Studio Architects

1810 Berkeley St Unit D

5. Van Tilburg Banvard Soderbergh Architects

1738 Berkeley St

6. Albert Group Architects Architects

1745 Berkeley St Ste 4

7. Romero Thorsen Design Architects

3325 Pico Blvd

8. Norelius Studio Architects

2807 Pico Blvd

9. Tim Clarke Design Studio Interior Designers

2630 Pico Blvd

10. Vincent Kevin Kelly & Assoc., Inc. Architects

3435 Ocean Park Blvd Ste 210

11. Rjc Builders Inc Residential Home Designers

3017 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 303

12. Oldemans Karina Interior Design Interior Designers

2932 Wilshire Blvd Ste 207

13. Safai Architects Architects

2932 Wilshire Blvd Ste 210

14. Kendall Planning + Design Architects

2502 California Ave

15. Debra Hakimi Architects

2915 Santa Monica Blvd #1

16. Decor & Diagonals Interior Designers

1448 Stanford St Apt C

17. Curated Inc Interior Designers

2812 Santa Monica Blvd

18. Tandon Interiors Interior Designers

2219 Main St PMB 427

19. M & H Enterprises, Inc. Interior Designers

2916 Main St Ste 200

20. Dna Architecture + Design, Inc. Architects

13432 Beach Ave

21. Tdc Pacific Properties Residential Home Designers

13428 Maxella Ave

22. Urban Design Specialists Architects

4519 Admiralty Way Ste A

23. The Construction Planner Interior Designers

333 Washington Blvd PMB 108

24. House Of Parliament Interior Designers

701 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 200

25. Kanner Architects Architects

1558 10th St Ste A

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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