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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. Stanton Interior Concepts, Inc. Interior Designers

1631 W Walnut St Fl 2

2. Norsman Architects, Ltd Architects

1309 N Wicker Park Ave

3. Stas Development Inc. Residential Home Designers

1462 N Milwaukee Ave # 3

4. John Joyce Architects Architects

2018 W North Ave

5. David Berg Limited Partnership Interior Designers

2501 N Damen Ave

6. Mastro & Skylar Architects Architects

1615 W North Ave

7. Kinc Interior Designers

1315 N North Branch St

8. Gold Coast Bath Systems Inc Kitchen & Bath Designers

1229 N North Branch St Ste 107

9. Richard Monastra Architect Architects

1269 W Le Moyne St

10. Clementine Ink + Paper Interior Designers

1467 N Elston Ave

11. Thirst Interior Designers

1440 W Hubbard St Fl 2

12. Defined Space Architects

1474 W Hubbard St

13. Aberdeen Development Residential Home Designers

317 N Racine Ave

14. Elstad Interiors Ltd Interior Designers

516 N Ogden Ave

15. Altus Works Architects

4224 N Milwaukee Ave

16. Linear Architects Inc Architects

4849 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 306

17. Andrew Ivari Architects Inc Architects

4800 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 205b

18. Amazing!! Mascots Interior Designers

4727 W Montrose Ave

19. Norsman Architects Architects

1134 N Milwaukee Ave

20. F F E R R O N E Interior Designers

4953 N Kedzie Ave

21. Accento Italia Interior Designers

3812 N Elston Ave

22. Avondale Type Co. Interior Designers

4131 W Belmont Ave

23. The Secret Handshake Interior Designers

4131 W Belmont Ave

24. Daam Llc Architects

3065 N Rockwell St Ste 3-6

25. Plank Interiors Interior Designers

4045 N Rockwell St # 303

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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