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Home Designers & Architects in Cambridge, MA

Find vetted house cleaners near Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here are 139 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in Cambridge cover architects and interior designers. Cambridge sits in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Other Massachusetts cities covered include Boston, Worcester and Canton.

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1. Greenstaxx, An Oaktree Affiliate Architects

84 Sherman St

2. China Thinks Big Interior Designers

59 Shepard St

3. Design Lab At Harvard Interior Designers

29 Oxford St

4. Big Bend Studio Architects, Llc Architects

156 Mount Auburn St

5. Edward Bing Architects Inc Architects

18 Brattle St

6. Booth Simpson Designers Interior Designers

14 Arrow St

7. Bushwang Llc Architects

14 Arrow St Ste 10

8. Elena Saporta Landscape Arctct Architects

25 Mount Auburn St Ste 400

9. Mills Whitaker Architects Architects

10 Ware St

10. Mll Design Lab, Llc Architects

1035 Cambridge St Ste 1

11. Loeb Fellowship At Harvard Graduate School Of Design Interior Designers

48 Quincy St

12. Tekuma Frenchman Architects

1 Broadway

13. Stoor Architecture Marketplace Architects

1 Broadway

14. Design Issues Interior Designers

1 Rogers St

15. Bryer Architects Architects

222 3rd St Ste 1110

16. Cdl Architects Architects

222 3rd St

17. Mit Dalai Lama Center For Ethics And Transformative Values Interior Designers

77 Massachusetts Ave

18. Mit India Initiative Interior Designers

77 Massachusetts Ave

19. Rethink Relief Interior Designers

77 Massachusetts Ave

20. The Cream Creative Interior Designers

107 Brighton Ave Ste 4

21. Lpba Architects Inc Architects

28 Penniman Rd

22. Aai Associates, Inc Architects

1 Mifflin Pl

23. Tannery Online Interior Designers

4 Brattle St Ste 211

24. Ammondson Architects Architects

1132 Massachusetts Ave

25. Square Tees Interior Designers

1132 Massachusetts Ave

Home designers & architects in Cambridge, MA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Cambridge, MA in Middlesex County.

What home design costs in Cambridge

Home designers and architects in Cambridge 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 Cambridge

  • Match the pro to the job — an architect for structural or complex work, a home designer for many remodels and additions.
  • Review a portfolio of built Cambridge-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • 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.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • 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?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Cambridge?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the Cambridge 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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