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Home Designers & Architects in Ithaca, NY

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 36 home designers cover Ithaca, NY — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Ithaca cover architects, residential home designers and interior designers. Ithaca sits in Tompkins County, New York. Other New York cities covered include New York, Hempstead and Jamestown.

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1. HOLT Architects Architects

619 W State St

2. Leathers & Associates Architects

225 S Fulton St

3. Bca Architects & Engineers Architects

798 Cascadilla St Ste C

4. Trade Design Build Architects

1672 Slaterville Rd

5. Jason K. Demarest Architecture, D.p.c. Architects

950 Danby Rd Ste 105

6. Foster Custom Kitchens Interior Designers

950 Danby Rd Ste 100g

7. Visum Development Residential Home Designers

119 S Cayuga St

8. Egner Architectural Associates Architects

408 W State St

9. Firehouse Architecture Lab, Pllc Architects

136 W State St

10. Bayer Landscape Architecture Architects

120 W State St Ste 1 Fl 4

11. STREAM Collaborative architecture + landscape architecture Architects

108 W State St

12. Blink Digital Interior Designers

110 N Cayuga St

13. Urban Core, Llc Residential Home Designers

123 W State St

14. Schickel Architecture Architects

330 E State St

15. Chiang O'brien Architects Architects

217 N Aurora St

16. Chiuten Trowbridge Landscape Architects Dpc Architects

217 N Aurora St Ste 202

17. Jagat P Sharma Architects

312 E Seneca St

18. Barradas & Partners Architects Architects

404 E Seneca St

19. Lucente Homes Residential Home Designers

103 Salem Dr

20. Integrated Acquisition-development Residential Home Designers

15 Thornwood Dr

21. Dream Project Interior Designers

179 Graham Rd Ste A

22. The Meadows At Ithaca Townhomes Residential Home Designers

100 Graham Rd

23. Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Architects

1001 W Seneca St Ste 101

24. Cosentini Construction Inc Residential Home Designers

527 N Aurora St

25. John Snyder Architects Architects

700 Cascadilla St

Home designers & architects in Ithaca, NY: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Ithaca, NY in Tompkins County.

What home design costs in Ithaca

Home designers and architects in Ithaca 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 Ithaca

  • 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.
  • Match the pro to the job — an architect for structural or complex work, a home designer for many remodels and additions.

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 Ithaca?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many Ithaca 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 Ithaca?

Ithaca 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 Ithaca?

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