House Designers Near Me
List Your Service

Home Designers & Architects in Portland, ME

Need a house cleaner in Portland? Below are 107 home designers serving Portland, ME — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in Portland cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. Portland sits in Cumberland County, Maine. Other Maine cities covered include Lewiston, Rockland and Rockport.

Get free quotes from home designers near you

Tell us about your project and we'll connect you with Portland home designers and architects for free quotes.

1. angela adams Home Interior Designers

40 Free St

2. Paul Designs Project Architects

22 Monument Sq Ste 602 # Studio

3. Monks O'neil Development Residential Home Designers

1 City Ctr Fl 2

4. Ariana Fischer Interior Design Interior Designers

31 Exchange St

5. Silver Street Development Corporation Residential Home Designers

33 Silver St Ste 300

6. Whitten Architects Architects

37 Silver St

7. Boulos Commercial Design Architects

1 Canal Plz Ste 500

8. Canal 5 Studio Architects

1 Canal Plz Ste 888

9. Kevin Moqiun Architect Architects

399 Fore St Ste 8

10. Vivid Design Studios Interior Designers

15 Custom House Wharf

11. Mark Mueller Architects Architects

100 Commercial St

12. Tack Studios Interior Designers

254 Commercial St Ste 102

13. Bild Architecture Architects

30 Danforth St Ste 105

14. Anew Development Residential Home Designers

30 Danforth St Ste 105

15. Vita Architects, Llc Architects

28 Maple St Ste 202

16. Leslie Benson Designs Architects

131 Spring St

17. ID. +Collective Interior Designers

75 York St

18. Archetype Architects Architects

48 Union Wharf

19. Simons Architects Architects

75 York St # 4670

20. Ocean View Designs Interior Designers

Commercial St

21. Winkelman Architecture Architects

400 Commercial St

22. Annie K. Designs Interior Designers

416 Commercial St Ste 1

23. Designer Greens Interior Designers

185 Clark St

24. Carriage House Studio Architect Architects

144 Vaughan St

25. Jessie Carroll Architect Architects

192 State St

Home designers & architects in Portland, ME: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Portland, ME in Cumberland County.

What home design costs in Portland

Home designers and architects in Portland 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 Portland

  • 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 Portland-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.

Questions to ask before you hire

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

Many Portland 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 Portland?

Portland 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 Portland?

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

Own a design or architecture firm in Portland?

Get featured at the top of this page → Claim your listing, add photos, and appear above the competition.