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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 and architects. 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. Bielski Ladowicz Architects Architects

1424 4th St Ste 403

2. Synthesis, Inc Architects

1424 4th St Ste 501

3. Don E Empakeris Architect, A Professional Corporation Architects

1535 6th St Ste 101

4. Fluidesign Interior Designers

225 Santa Monica Blvd

5. Tracy Park Gallery Interior Designers

1431 Ocean Ave Ste 1800

6. Shin Shin Architecture Architects

1640 5th St Ste 201

7. Bring Something To The Party Interior Designers

1740 Ocean Park Blvd

8. Larry Brown Graphic Design Interior Designers

2800 28th St Ste 125

9. Shimahara Visual Architects

2601 Ocean Park Blvd

10. People For Parks Architects

3250 Ocean Park Blvd

11. Artistic Environments Inc Interior Designers

3231 Ocean Park Blvd

12. Jeff Zbikowski Architecture Architects

1810 14th St Ste 204

13. Chasen Architecture Architects

1660 Euclid St

14. Foundationac, Inc. Architects

1508 17th St

15. Mr Walls Interior Designers

2310 Michigan Ave

16. Henty Design Interior Designers

2425 Olympic Blvd

17. Mode Select Interior Designers

2105 Colorado Ave Ste 105

18. Fxnl Interior Designers

1538 20th St

19. Glamamor Interior Designers

2461 Santa Monica Blvd # 818

20. Kristen Panitch Interiors Interior Designers

3002 Pennsylvania Ave

21. Nancy Goslee Power & Assoc Interior Designers

1660 Stanford St

22. Teresa J. Lieh Interior Designers

2700 Colorado Ave

23. Royal Pixel Studios Interior Designers

1620 26th St

24. Avilarchitects, Inc Architects

3304 Pico Blvd Ste G

25. Sarah Bierman Architects

3021 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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