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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 interior designers, architects and residential home designers. Boston sits in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Other Massachusetts cities covered include Worcester, Bourne and Boxborough.

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1. Cynthia Driscoll Interiors Interior Designers

70 Charles St

2. Bloomsbury Designs Interior Designers

28 W Cedar St # 3

3. Kuchefski Interior Design Interior Designers

64 Pinckney St Apt 2

4. Judge Skelton Smith Inc Architects

16 Joy St UNIT H

5. Nina Farmer Interiors Interior Designers

6 Walnut St

6. Patricia McDonagh Interior Design Interior Designers

44 Beacon St

7. Taylor & Burns Architects Architects

58 Winter St

8. Icon Architecture Inc. Architects

101 Summer St

9. Metropolitan Area Planning Council Architects

60 Temple Pl

10. Finesse Interior Design Interior Designers

300 Boylston St

11. Kristin Paton Interiors Interior Designers

17 Arlington St Ste 4

12. Platemark Design Interior Designers

45 Newbury St Ste 503

13. McBournie Richards Interior Designers

71 Newbury St #300

14. Gary McBournie Inc. Interior Designers

71 Newbury St Ste 300

15. Carter & Company Interior Design Interior Designers

36 Newbury St

16. Navem Partners Residential Home Designers

18 Newbury St

17. Heather Wells Inc. Interior Designers

359 Boylston St Ste 2

18. Niche Architecture + Interiors Architects

399 Boylston St Fl 6

19. Architectural Resources Cambridge Architects

501 Boylston St Ste 4101

20. Goody Clancy Architects

420 Boylston St

21. Marketplace Development Residential Home Designers

75 Park Plz

22. Fossiel Inc Interior Designers

14 Park Plaza

23. Chrisicos Interiors Interior Designers

20 Park Plz

24. SieMatic Boston Interior Designers

1 Charles St S

25. Moskow Group Llc Residential Home Designers

2 Park Plz Ste 415

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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