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

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1. Cube Design + Research, Llc Architects

30 Kneeland St

2. Hamilton Hughes Design Interior Designers

354 Congress St

3. Dan Costa Architects

368 Congress St # 4

4. Certain Measures Architects

369 Congress St Fl 2

5. Wilson Architects Inc. Architects

374 Congress St

6. Lens Strategy Interior Designers

2 Seaport Ln Fl 12

7. Walker Architects, Inc Architects

60 K St

8. Studio Fkia Architects

72 K St

9. Jess Klein Studio Interior Designers

110 K St # 202

10. Materials And Methods Interior Designers

750 Dorchester Ave

11. Glenn Knowles & Associates Architects

584 Columbia Rd

12. Hue Architecture Architects

181 Bowdoin St

13. Map-lab Architects

21 Drydock Ave

14. Boston Art, Inc Interior Designers

21 Drydock Ave # 710

15. Phillips Design Group Interior Designers

25 Drydock Ave

16. Sdi Architecture Architects

200 Portland St

17. Mentorme Interior Designers

775 Commonwealth Ave

18. Archimove Architects

160 Commonwealth Ave

19. Augmenteum Inc. Interior Designers

97 Charles St

20. Hickox Williams Architects Architects

58 Winter St

21. Villalona Design Interior Designers

30 Newbury St

22. Paper Ventures Interior Designers

30 Newbury St

23. Amüsegrafik Interior Designers

30 Newbury St

24. Canfield Design Interior Designers

45 Newbury St

25. Royal Barry Wills Assoc Architects

8 Newbury St Ste 8

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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