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Home Designers & Architects in Boston, MA

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Boston? We list 555 local home designers across Boston and nearby Massachusetts, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Boston cover architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath designers and residential home designers. Boston sits in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Other Massachusetts cities covered include Worcester, Bourne and Boxborough.

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1. Wiss Janney Elstner Assoc Inc Architects

311 Summer St #300

2. Fennick McCredie Architecture Architects

70 Franklin St

3. Page Architects

260 Franklin St 11th Fl

4. Gensler Architects

1 Beacon St

5. HOK Architects

129 South St 5th Fl

6. Perkins and Will Architects

225 Franklin St Suite 700

7. Divine Design and Build Interior Designers

2 Battery Wharf

8. Waterworks - Boston Showroom Kitchen & Bath Designers

1 Design Center Pl Ste 19

9. Cuhaci Peterson Architects

53 State St Ste 500

10. Array Architects Architects

2 Oliver St Ste 301

11. The Jones Payne Group, Inc. Architects

123 N Washington St

12. CannonDesign Architects

99 Summer St., Ste 600

13. Jcj Architecture Architects

9 Channel Ctr St Ste 200

14. Smithgroup Architects

101 Seaport Blvd Ste 700

15. Bbix, Llc, Architecture & Engineering Architects

10 High St Ste 402

16. Perkins Eastman Architects

20 Ashburton Pl 8th Floor

17. IA Interior Architects Interior Designers

One International Place, 100 Oliver St., Ste 210

18. Arc Design Group Architects

840 Summer St

19. Behnisch Architekten Architects

125 Kingston St

20. Schumacher Interior Designers

1 Design Center Pl

21. Moody Nolan Architects

200 State St Ste 200

22. Edens - Boston Residential Home Designers

21 Custom House St

23. Shepley Bulfinch Architects

99 Chauncy St Fl 4

24. BoConcept Newbury Street Interior Designers

275 Newbury St

25. Populous Architects

294 Washington St Ste 706

Home designers & architects in Boston, MA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Boston, MA in Suffolk County.

What home design costs in Boston

Home designers and architects in Boston 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 Boston

  • 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

  • How many revisions are included?
  • 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?

Many Boston 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 Boston?

Boston 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 Boston?

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