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

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1. Studio Luz Architects Architects

67 Poplar St

2. Decorator's Workroom Interior Designers

181 Lamartine St

3. PMK Designs Interior Designers

260 Warren St

4. Kennedy & Violich Architecture Architects

10 Farnham St

5. Samuels & Associates Residential Home Designers

136 Brookline Ave

6. New Atlantic Development Residential Home Designers

236 Huntington Ave Ste 314

7. J. Schwartz And Company, Inc. Dba J. Schwartz Design Architects

581 Boylston St Ste 402

8. Renaissance Properties Residential Home Designers

321 Columbus Ave Ste 7

9. True North Homes, Inc Residential Home Designers

16 Clarendon St

10. New Boston Ventures Residential Home Designers

540 Tremont St Ste 8

11. Alinea Capital Partners, Llc Residential Home Designers

1786 Washington St

12. LeBlanc Design Interior Designers

560 Harrison Ave

13. Niemitz Design Group Inc. Architects

530 Harrison Ave

14. Schwartz Silver Architects Inc Architects

75 Kneeland St

15. Berman Co Inc Residential Home Designers

186 South St

16. Architectural Illusions Architects

300 Summer St Apt 11

17. Jacobs Engineering Architects

343 Congress St

18. Duffy Design Group Interior Designers

11 Elkins St Ste 460

19. Mark Bombara Interior Design Interior Designers

27 Drydock Ave

20. White Oak Design and Build Residential Home Designers

1089 Commonwealth Ave

21. Balance Architects Architects

1 Thompson Sq Ste 207

22. Ch2m Hill Architects

25 New Chardon St Ste 500

23. Blue Flag Development, Llc. Architects

105 Newbury St Fl Boston

24. Manuel De Santaren Inc Interior Designers

105 Newbury St Ste 2

25. Benn Theodore Interior Designers

70 Charles St

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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