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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 interior designers, architects 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. Katell Properties Llc Residential Home Designers

100 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1830

2. Hak Sik Son Architects

1424 4th St Ste 700

3. SweisKloss Interior Designers

1424 4th St Ste 501

4. Ics Mobile, Inc. Interior Designers

201 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 450

5. Avongard Products Usa Ltd Interior Designers

1447 2nd St

6. Landau Partnership Inc Architects

1520 2nd St

7. Mattermaker Interior Designers

850 Pico Blvd

8. Akarstudios Architects

1750 14th St Ste B

9. New Urban West Inc Residential Home Designers

2001 Wilshire Blvd

10. Reform Furniture Santa Monica, Inc. Interior Designers

2630 Pico Blvd

11. Sarah Rosenhaus Interior Design Interior Designers

3300 Airport Ave

12. Wwcot Interior Designers

3130 Wilshire Blvd Fl 6

13. Dlr Group Architects

3130 Wilshire Blvd Fl 6

14. Transition State Llc Interior Designers

216 Pico Blvd Ste 12

15. Animus Design Architects

216 Pico Blvd

16. Steven Hanna Jewelry Design Interior Designers

2900 Main St

17. Moonlight Rugs & Art Interior Designers

2727 Main St

18. Vintage Reserved Interior Designers

13432 Beach Ave Ste B

19. Molly Reid Studio Architects

13456 Beach Ave

20. Pixel Power Post Interior Designers

4223 Glencoe Ave Ste A225

21. Laforge Optical Interior Designers

4505 Glencoe Ave

22. Icon Impact // Icomobile Group Interior Designers

820 Broadway

23. Elliehoshizaki.com Interior Designers

520 Broadway

24. Bettina Duncan Design Interior Designers

520 Broadway Ste 370

25. Redlever Interior Designers

1322 3rd 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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