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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. Forge Design Studios Interior Designers

1 Silber Way

2. Exit33, Inc. Interior Designers

323 Newbury St

3. Aperture Studio Interior Designers

334 Newbury St

4. Dragonfly Architects

177 Huntington Ave

5. Rinaldi Pease Companies Llc Residential Home Designers

867 Boylston St Fl 5 , Ste 215

6. Denise Rush Architects

320 Newbury St

7. Chancellor Of Design Interior Designers

130 Dartmouth St

8. Fhcms Architects Architects

46 Waltham St Fl 4

9. Stern Mccafferty Architects Architects

46 Waltham St

10. Whydesignworks Interior Designers

46 Waltham St

11. Gallardoworks Interior Designers

46 Waltham St

12. Youth Design Interior Designers

48 Rutland St

13. Giannetta Properties Architects

535 Shawmut Ave

14. Sitecreative Landscape Architecture Architects

535 Albany St Ste 402b

15. Alphabet Arm Interior Designers

500 Harrison Ave

16. Hannah Blount Jewelry Interior Designers

450 Harrison Ave

17. Adam&co. Interior Designers

450 Harrison Ave Ste 304

18. Cafarelli Concepts​ Interior Designers

210 Stuart St

19. Lewis Lighting Design, Llc Architects

180 Lincoln St

20. Quoin Inc Interior Designers

186 South St Ste 400

21. Abx | Architectureboston Expo Architects

415 Summer St

22. Designlab Architects Architects

35 Channel Ctr St Unit 103

23. Nonfiction Interior Designers

51 Melcher St

24. Draper Development Residential Home Designers

51 Melcher St Fl 1

25. Ciano Design Interior Designers

51 Melcher St Ste 901

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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