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Home Designers & Architects in Philadelphia, PA

Need a house cleaner in Philadelphia? Below are 424 home designers serving Philadelphia, PA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in Philadelphia cover architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath designers and residential home designers. Philadelphia sits in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Other Pennsylvania cities covered include Pittsburgh, Phoenixville and Pine.

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1. Bloomfield and Associates Inc Architects

1550 Latimer St

2. Freeman Interiors Interior Designers

1520 Spruce St

3. Spg3 Architects

1524 Delancey St

4. Murphy Design Interior Designers

400 S Sydenham St

5. Busybee Design Interior Designers

350 S 15th St

6. Nemo Tile & Stone Kitchen & Bath Designers

240 N 2nd St

7. Cicada Architecture Planning Architects

40 W Evergreen Ave Ste 104

8. Tackett & Co Inc Architects

1521 Locust St

9. Buell-kratzer Powell Architects

1525 Locust St Ste 500

10. Camille Peluso Architects Architects

215 S 16th St

11. Civitas Architects Inc Architects

1518 Walnut St Ste 1300

12. Layer Architecture Architects

1518 Walnut St Ste 304

13. Woodcock Design Architects

1518 Walnut St Ste 303

14. Wulff Architects Architects

1515 Locust St Unit 200

15. Hurley-franks & Associates Residential Home Designers

1500 Walnut St Ste 814

16. Magda Green Design Llc Architects

1511 Walnut St Ste 400

17. Campbell Thomas & Co Architects

1504 South St

18. OW3 Architects Architects

726 S 15th St

19. Terra Studio, Llc Architects

1420 Walnut St Ste 1400

20. Friday Architects/planners Inc Architects

1420 Walnut St Ste 1502

21. SgRA Architecture Architects

230 S Broad St

22. Claflen Associates, Architects and Planners Architects

100 S Broad St Ste 1615

23. James Wentling/architects Architects

100 S Broad St Ste 1524

24. Wrt Architects

1700 Market St

25. CosciaMoos Architecture Architects

123 S Broad St

Home designers & architects in Philadelphia, PA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia County.

What home design costs in Philadelphia

Home designers and architects in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

  • 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 Philadelphia-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

  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Philadelphia?
  • 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?

Many Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

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