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Home Designers & Architects in Washington, DC

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 527 home designers cover Washington, DC — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Washington cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. Washington sits in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

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1. Kishimoto Gordon Dalaya PC Architecture Architects

1101 15th St NW #200

2. Blue House Interior Designers

2168 Wisconsin Ave NW

3. Cowie Associates, Pc Architects

4400 Macarthur Blvd Nw Ste 300

4. Bny Development Residential Home Designers

4400 Macarthur Blvd Nw Ste 303

5. Lehman Smith and McLeish Architects

1212 Bank Alley NW

6. Beyer Blinder Belle Architects Architects

3307 M St Nw Ste 301

7. Lisa Vandenburgh Ltd Interior Designers

1000 Potomac St Nw Ste 250

8. Ultra Studio Interior Designers

3288 M St Nw Rear Building

9. Interior Displays Inc Interior Designers

3286 M St NW

10. Thomas Pheasant Interior Designers

1029 33rd St NW

11. Travis Price Architects Architects

2805 Chesterfield Pl NW

12. B&B Italia Interior Designers

3330 M St NW

13. BarnesVanze Architects Architects

1000 Potomac St NW

14. DOCA Georgetown Interior Designers

1010 Wisconsin Ave NW #205

15. Shalom Baranes Associates Architects

1010 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 900

16. Clark Architecture Architects

1000 Wisconsin Ave NW

17. Archi-textual, Pllc Architects

1010 Wisconsin Ave Nw Ste 240

18. Core Architecture + Design Architects

1010 Wisconsin Ave Nw Ste 405

19. Bradley Site Design, Inc. Architects

1010 Wisconsin Ave Nw Ste 620

20. Dlr Group | Bowie Gridley Architects

1010 Wisconsin Ave Nw Ste 400

21. Cas Riegler Residential Home Designers

1010 Wisconsin Ave NW #600

22. Jdm Design Interior Designers

1030 Wisconsin Ave NW

23. George Gordon Architects Architects

1032 Wisconsin Ave NW

24. STONA Interior Designers

3210 Grace St NW

25. Regan Billingsley Interiors Interior Designers

3212 N St NW

Home designers & architects in Washington, DC: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Washington, DC in District of Columbia County.

What home design costs in Washington

Home designers and architects in Washington 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 Washington

  • Ask how many revisions are included and how changes are billed.
  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.
  • 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 Washington-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • 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?
  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?

Many Washington 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 Washington?

Washington 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 Washington?

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