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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. Bierly-drake Associates, Inc. Interior Designers

11 Newbury St

2. Edgar Casey Design Co Ltd Interior Designers

39 Newbury St

3. James Swan Enterprises Interior Designers

30 Newbury St Ste 3

4. Dimarinisi & Wolfe Architects

2 Park Plz Ste 400

5. Halvorson Design Architects

25 Kingston St

6. KBA Architects Architects

313 Congress St Ste 150

7. Alliance Residential Company - New England Division Residential Home Designers

184 High St

8. Franklin Investment Partners Residential Home Designers

67 Batterymarch St Ste 600

9. Brown Richardson + Rowe Architects

65 Franklin St

10. David Berarducci Landscape Architects

36 Bromfield St Ste 501

11. Rafi Properties Residential Home Designers

1 Beacon St

12. Eagle I Property Group Residential Home Designers

201 Washington St

13. Catherine & Mcclure Interiors Interior Designers

1 Boston Pl Ste 2600

14. Movidea Inc. Interior Designers

50 Congress St Ste 935

15. Beacon Communities Llc Residential Home Designers

2 Center Plz Ste 700

16. Total Office, Inc. Interior Designers

129 Portland St Ste 100

17. Four Ply Studio Inc Architects

119 Lewis Wharf

18. Gunn Financial Inc Residential Home Designers

21 Custom House St Ste 440

19. Hrp Group Residential Home Designers

101 Seaport Blvd Ste 650

20. Clifford Hoffman Assoc Architects

142 Berkeley St Ste 4

21. Envienergy Studio Llc Interior Designers

129 Newbury St

22. Driscoll &amp Driscoll, Pc Interior Designers

685 Centre St Ste 204

23. Derek Bloom Architects Architects

1946 Washington St # 2

24. Scout Studio Interior Designers

360 Huntington Ave

25. Morphology Design Build Architects

61 Brookline Ave

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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