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Home Designers & Architects in Chicago, IL

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Chicago? We list 1342 local home designers across Chicago and nearby Illinois, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Chicago cover interior designers, architects, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Chicago sits in Cook County, Illinois. Other Illinois cities covered include Aurora, Chicago Ridge and Clarendon Hills.

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1. Loebl Schlossman & Hackl, Inc. Architects

233 N Michigan Ave Ste 3000

2. fma Interior Design, Inc. Interior Designers

N Alta Vista Ter

3. Raino Ogden Architects Architects

3744 N Southport Ave

4. Perpetuum Designs Interior Designers

415 N Sangamon St

5. Carr Warner Architects Architects

3711 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 104

6. Studio Melange Interior Designers

3711 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 148

7. Foster Dale Architects Architects

3717 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 111

8. Zed Architects Architects

3522 N Lincoln Ave

9. Luxe Nest Interior Designers

1631 W Belmont Ave

10. Stoneberg & Gross Architects Architects

3320 N Ravenswood Ave

11. Workroom Couture Home Interior Designers

1906 W Belmont Ave

12. Barrett Homes Residential Home Designers

3111 N Lincoln Ave

13. Pld Homes Residential Home Designers

2929 N Lincoln Ave Ste 1

14. Nan Ruvel Interior Design Interior Designers

1214 W Oakdale Ave # 1

15. Lisec Architects LLC Architects

1322B W Wellington Ave

16. Environs Development Inc Residential Home Designers

3060 N Lincoln Ave Ste 1

17. Euroluxe Interiors Kitchen & Bath Designers

1056 W Belmont Ave

18. Vequity LLC Residential Home Designers

226 N Morgan St Ste 300

19. Group Z Design Architecture, Gzd Llc Architects

212 N Sangamon St Unit 4a

20. Sterling Bay Residential Home Designers

939 W Fulton Market Ste 300

21. Reakt Interior Designers

220 N Green St

22. San Juan Ventures Interior Designers

664 W Hubbard St

23. Richko's Maintenance & Decor Interior Designers

680 N Green St

24. Twofold Studio Interior Designers

688 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 306

25. Aylesworth Eldred Interiors Interior Designers

952 W Huron St

Home designers & architects in Chicago, IL: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Chicago, IL in Cook County.

What home design costs in Chicago

Home designers and architects in Chicago 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 Chicago

  • 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.
  • 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.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Chicago?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?

Many Chicago 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 Chicago?

Chicago 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 Chicago?

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