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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.

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1. Rugged Coastal Interior Designers

45 Casco St Ste 100

2. David Hembre Architect Inc Architects

45 Casco St

3. Ealain Studio Interior Designers

408 Fore St

4. Architectural Interior Systems Architects

666 Congress St # A

5. Lachman Architects & Planners Architects

58 Fore St Bldg 30

6. Dogfish Properties, Llc Residential Home Designers

281 Veranda St

7. Taylor Design Interior Designers

53 Industrial Way

8. Scattergood Design Architects

84 Middle St

9. Monro Associates Architects

565 Congress St Ste 309

10. Dunne Roman Architects

10 Dana St

11. Broad Creatives Interior Designers

533 Congress St

12. Kirsten Schultz Design Interior Designers

4 Milk St

13. Fathom Companies Residential Home Designers

80 Exchange St

14. O N Inc Interior Designers

10 Exchange St

15. Studio Mnemosyne Architects

615 Congress St Ste 612

16. Melany Kuhn Designs Interior Designers

615 Congress St Ste 522

17. Greyletter Interior Designers

61 Pleasant St

18. Redhouse Architects Architects

10 Danforth St

19. Turk Tracey & Larry Architects Architects

34 Danforth St

20. James Light Interiors Llc Interior Designers

416 Commercial St Ste 1

21. Portland Architectural Salvage Architects

919 Congress St

22. Curiosity Lab Interior Designers

856 Brighton Ave

23. All Over It Llc Interior Designers

193 Presumpscot St

24. Caleb Johnson Architects, P.a Architects

110 Exchange St Fl 2

25. Erik C. Peterson Custom Residential Design, Inc Architects

10 Dana 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.

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