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Home Designers & Architects in Urban Honolulu, HI

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Urban Honolulu? We list 297 local home designers across Urban Honolulu and nearby Hawaii, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Urban Honolulu cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Urban Honolulu sits in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

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1. Astir Interiors Interior Designers

3465 Waialae Ave Ste 280

2. Dream Now Property Solutions Residential Home Designers

1477 Ainakoa Ave

3. Architects Pacific Inc Architects

938 Kapahulu Ave

4. Awa & Associates Architects

1831 Young St

5. Walters Kimura Motoda Inc Architects

1148 3rd Ave

6. Elise Yates Interior Design Interior Designers

3908 Sierra Dr

7. Retrospect Designs Interior Designers

3065 Kapiolani Blvd

8. Genesis Concepts & Consulting Kitchen & Bath Designers

1687 Kalauokalani Way Unit 302

9. FAI Architects Architects

1600 Kapiolani Blvd

10. Roy K. Yamamoto, Architect, Aia, Inc. Architects

1580 Makaloa St Ste 788

11. Design Partners Incorporated Architects

1580 Makaloa St Ste 1100

12. Cathy Lee Style Interior Designers

1110 University Ave Ste 100

13. Mitsunaga And Associates, Inc. Architects

747 Amana St Ste 216

14. Omizu Architecture Architects

826 Kaheka St Ste 305

15. Upstream Fullvision Architects

771 Amana St Ste 100

16. Jyd Architects Architects

1950 Young St Ste 400

17. Pacific Architects Inc Architects

2020 S King St

18. Hk Construction Residential Home Designers

2046 S King St

19. Ushijima Architects Inc Architects

2226 Young St Ste A

20. Sansei Architects Architects

1436 Young St Ste 304

21. Obayashi Design Group Inc Architects

1314 S King St Ste 850

22. Project Design, Inc. Architects

1314 S King St Ste 524

23. Arthur Y Mori & Associates Inc Architects

1314 S King St Ste 955

24. Merrill & Associates Inc Interior Designers

1268 Young St

25. Architectural Design Group Architects

2416 Holomua Pl

Home designers & architects in Urban Honolulu, HI: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Urban Honolulu, HI in Honolulu County.

What home design costs in Urban Honolulu

Home designers and architects in Urban Honolulu 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 Urban Honolulu

  • 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 Urban Honolulu-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

  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?
  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Urban Honolulu?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?

Many Urban Honolulu 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 Urban Honolulu?

Urban Honolulu 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 Urban Honolulu?

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