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Home Designers & Architects in Durham, NC

Find vetted house cleaners near Durham, North Carolina. Here are 108 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in Durham cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Durham sits in Durham County, North Carolina. Other North Carolina cities covered include Charlotte, Raleigh and Eden.

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1. RND Architects Architects

3608 University Dr

2. Dtw Architects & Planners Architects

3333 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd

3. Jody Brown Architecture Architects

2532 Wrightwood Ave

4. Distinctive Architecture Architects

3517 Westglen Rd

5. B. Wallace Design & Construction Residential Home Designers

3200 Sandy Creek Dr

6. Barber Architects Architects

3622 Lyckan Pkwy Ste 4002

7. Triangle Remodeling Service Kitchen & Bathroom Kitchen & Bath Designers

3307 Watkins Rd Ste 5 # 126

8. Grau Design Studio Interior Designers

1515 W North Carolina 54 Ste 130

9. Grant Group Architecture Architects

1502 W North Carolina 54 STE 602

10. Minta Bell Design Group Interior Designers

1415 W NC Highway 54

11. Wood + Water Kitchen & Bath Designers

7072 Nc Highway 751 Ste 108

12. Solideo Design Studio PLLC Architects

4515 Highgate Dr

13. Max Hugo Interior Design Interior Designers

5850 Fayetteville Rd #104

14. Aedan Workshop Architects

4137 S Alston Ave

15. Design Inkredible Llc Interior Designers

3306 Skybrook Ln

16. Designer Focus Interior Designers

512 Currin St

17. Marble Unlimited, Inc. Kitchen & Bath Designers

312 S Miami Blvd

18. MHAworks Architects

800 Taylor St Suite 9A-154

19. Haven Ventures Architects

800 N Mangum St

20. Ellen Cassilly Architect Architects

600 Foster St

21. Old North State Landscape Development, Inc Architects

601 Foster St Ste A

22. The Vega Residential Home Designers

214 Hunt St

23. Studio One Nine Interior Design Interior Designers

201 W Main St Unit B07

24. Granite Canyon Partners - South Residential Home Designers

115 Market St Ste 204e

25. Eno Ventures Residential Home Designers

120 W Parrish St

Home designers & architects in Durham, NC: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Durham, NC in Durham County.

What home design costs in Durham

Home designers and architects in Durham 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 Durham

  • Review a portfolio of built Durham-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.
  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Durham?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?

Many Durham 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 Durham?

Durham 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 Durham?

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