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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, residential home designers and interior designers. Philadelphia sits in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Other Pennsylvania cities covered include Pittsburgh, Phoenixville and Pine.

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1. JKRP Architects Architects

100 E Penn Sq

2. Hinge Collective Architects

30 S 15th St

3. Cope Linder Architects, Llc. Architects

1700 Market St Ste 2005

4. Arcadia Land Co Residential Home Designers

Ten Penn Center, 1801 Market St Ste 630

5. Michael Gruber Design Interior Designers

Suites 2501+1011, 1919 Chestnut St

6. Stella Ludwig Interiors LLC Interior Designers

1919 Chestnut St Ste 813

7. Fca Architects

2000 Market St Ste 600

8. SITIO architecture + urbanism Architects

2104 Market St

9. Ramla Benaissa Architects Architects

2001 Market St

10. Alternative Officing Planning Services (aoplan) Interior Designers

1800 John F Kennedy Blvd Ste 300

11. Diversified Interior Design Interior Designers

2120 Arch St

12. Ksk Architects Planners Historians, Inc. Architects

2133 Arch St Ste 303

13. Philadelphia Opportunity Zones Residential Home Designers

1515 Arch St Fl 13

14. L2 Partridge Architects

1717 Arch St Ste 4101

15. BLT Architects Architects

1216 Arch St

16. Bblm Architects Architects

924 Cherry St Fl 3

17. Metcalfe Architecture & Design Architects

211 N 13th St

18. Saaw Inc. | Surface And Architecture Workshop Architects

227 N Juniper St

19. Studio 6mm Architecture Fabrication Research Architects

718 Arch St

20. Alesker & Dundon Architects Architects

718 Arch St

21. Arch Partners Architects

801 Arch St

22. Bridgeview at the Waterfront Residential Home Designers

740 S Columbus Blvd

23. G. Peter Vander Heide, AIA Architects

717 S Christopher Columbus Blvd

24. Stonehenge Advisors Residential Home Designers

420 S 2nd St

25. John Lawson Architects Architects

200 Locust St Apt 20B

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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