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Home Designers & Architects in Des Moines, IA

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 65 home designers cover Des Moines, IA — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Des Moines cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Des Moines sits in Polk County, Iowa. Other Iowa cities covered include Cedar Rapids, DeWitt and Dubuque.

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1. BNIM Architects

317 6th Ave 100

2. Wild Rose Interiors Interior Designers

2624 Beaver Ave

3. Jeid Studio Interior Designers

2921 Ingersoll Ave

4. Elizabeth Erin Designs Interior Designers

3296 NW Prairie Ln

5. Melee Llc Architects

1312 Locust St Ste 100z

6. Invision Architects

303 Watson Powell Way

7. Tom Simmons Custom Woodworking Kitchen & Bath Designers

6009 N Waterbury Rd

8. Madden Construction Residential Home Designers

5909 Grand Ave

9. Genus Landscape Architects Architects

520 42nd St Ste 400

10. Architects Schipper Kastner Architects

3716 Ingersoll Ave Ste A

11. Sequel Architecture + Interiors Architects

2513 Woodland Ave

12. Eastbridge Interiors Interior Designers

2323 Grand Ave

13. My Home My Style Interior Designers

2200 Grand Ave

14. Cmba Architects Architects

319 Sw 5th St Ste 102

15. Just Add Water Kitchen & Bath Designers

2223 SW 23rd St

16. Plastic A Designs Interior Designers

1607 McKinley Ave

17. Rosalie Gallagher Designs Ltd Interior Designers

2800 Druid Hill Dr

18. Simonson + Associates Architects Architects

1717 Ingersoll Ave

19. Id8 Architects, Plc Architects

1440 Locust St Ste 100

20. Hatch Development Group Residential Home Designers

1312 Locust St Ste 200

21. substance Architecture Architects

1300 Walnut St

22. Spiller Design + Architecture Architects

1011 Locust St Ste 309

23. Bbs Architects | Engineers Architects

219 8th St # 100

24. Nelson Construction & Development Residential Home Designers

405 6th Ave Ste 201

25. Slingshot Architecture Architects

400 Locust St Ste 140

Home designers & architects in Des Moines, IA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Des Moines, IA in Polk County.

What home design costs in Des Moines

Home designers and architects in Des Moines 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 Des Moines

  • 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.
  • Match the pro to the job — an architect for structural or complex work, a home designer for many remodels and additions.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • 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?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Des Moines?

Many Des Moines 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 Des Moines?

Des Moines 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 Des Moines?

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