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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. Holland Development Residential Home Designers

519 Albany St Ste 200

2. Warner Larson, Now Imeg Architects

130 W Broadway

3. Port 45 Residential Home Designers

45 W 3rd St

4. Group One Partners Inc Architects

21 W 3rd St

5. jenn sherr designs Interior Designers

59 Wareham St

6. Eck Macneely Architects Architects

580 Harrison Ave Ste 3n

7. Machado Silvetti Architects

560 Harrison Ave #301

8. Noranda Cmd Residential Home Designers

560 Harrison Ave

9. Stern Mccafferty Architects Architects

560 Harrison Ave Ste 301

10. Nicole Hogarty Designs Interior Designers

530 Harrison Ave Ste 301

11. Hacin Architects

500 Harrison Ave Ste 4f

12. Isgenuity Architects

321 Summer St Ste 401

13. Marathon Development Llc Residential Home Designers

500 Harrison Ave Ste 4rb

14. Meichi Peng Design Studio Interior Designers

95 Broadway Fl 2

15. Boston Estimating Services Architects

450 Harrison Ave Ste 316

16. Michael Barnum Studio, Llc. Interior Designers

450 Harrison Ave Ste 410b

17. donna penn interiors Interior Designers

450 Harrison Ave #316A

18. John Stefanon Design Interior Designers

45 Newbury St

19. Joy Squared Design Architects

121 E Berkeley St 3rd Floor

20. Peter Rose + Partners Architects

242 E Berkeley St

21. Simmons Studio Architects

Block-2, 300 Harrison Ave

22. Tcr Development Residential Home Designers

121 Charles St S

23. Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates, Llp Architects

97 Broadway

24. Solomon+bauer+giambastiani Architects Inc Architects

75 Kneeland St

25. Gansett Ventures Residential Home Designers

192 South St Ste 50

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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