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Home Designers & Architects in Dayton, OH

Need a house cleaner in Dayton? Below are 71 home designers serving Dayton, OH — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in Dayton cover interior designers, architects and kitchen & bath designers. Dayton sits in Montgomery County, Ohio. Other Ohio cities covered include Columbus, Cleveland and Defiance.

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1. Southern Ohio Kitchens Kitchen & Bath Designers

1825 Webster St

2. All Systems Colour Interior Designers

2032 S Alex Rd Ste A

3. Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission Architects

10 N Ludlow St Ste 700

4. Pdt Architects, Llc Architects

120 W 2nd St

5. Evergreen Architects, Inc. Architects

168 W Franklin St

6. Zan Creative Inc Interior Designers

7812 Mcewen Rd Ste 300

7. Panini North America Inc Interior Designers

577 Congress Park Dr

8. Real Art Design Group, Inc Interior Designers

520 E 1st St

9. Unison Design Interior Designers

714 E Monument Ave # 221

10. Kettering Massage Wellness Ctr Interior Designers

3620 Wilmington Pike

11. Ambassador Designs Interior Designers

2131 Salem Ave

12. Miami Valley Council Architects

3203 N Main St

13. Hands On, Inc. Interior Designers

3757 Inpark Dr

14. Sebald Architects Inc Architects

4917 Linden Ave

15. A Touch Of Talent Hair Studio Interior Designers

120 W 2nd St Ste 216

16. Ram Landscape & Design Interior Designers

1452J Yankee Park Pl

17. John C Cooke Architect Inc Architects

527 Windsor Park Dr

18. Selection Center Interior Designers

3036 Far Hills Ave

19. Golden City Ballroom Architects

2078 E Dorothy Ln

20. Dimitrouleas Inc Interior Designers

4805 Salem Ave

21. Space & Asset Management Inc Interior Designers

3680 Wyse Rd

Home designers & architects in Dayton, OH: a local guide

We currently track 21 residential architects and home designers serving Dayton, OH in Montgomery County.

What home design costs in Dayton

Home designers and architects in Dayton 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 Dayton

  • 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.
  • Review a portfolio of built Dayton-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.

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 Dayton 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 Dayton?

Dayton 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 Dayton?

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