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Home Designers & Architects in Charleston, SC

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Charleston? We list 182 local home designers across Charleston and nearby South Carolina, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Charleston cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Charleston sits in Charleston County, South Carolina. Other South Carolina cities covered include Columbia, Cheraw and Chesnee.

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1. Coastal Carolina Hardscapes | Charleston Pergola Architects

1068 Clements Ferry Rd

2. Constantine Architecture, Llc Architects

1414 Savannah Hwy

3. Innova Architecture Architects

1350 Ashley River Rd Ste 100

4. Studioma Architecture Architects

842 Magnolia Rd

5. David Thompson Architect Architects

1859 Summerville Ave Ste 150

6. Toll Brothers Charleston Design Studio Interior Designers

1940 Algonquin Rd Ste 105

7. Rhett Morgan Architect Architects

238 Congress St

8. Building Art Workshop Interior Designers

648 King St

9. Amelia T. Handegan Interiors, Inc. Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan Interior Designers

517 King St

10. Root Down Designs Architects

357 Howle Ave

11. Cynthia Crossley Interior Designs Interior Designers

210 Promenade Vis

12. Diversified Woods, Inc. Kitchen & Bath Designers

1228 Cornwallis Rd

13. Neil Stevenson Architects Inc Architects

77 Wentworth St Ste 301

14. Niche Interiors Interior Designers

163 King St

15. T Hunter Mc Eaddy Associates Architects

14 Fulton St

16. Tamsberg Properties Residential Home Designers

126 Meeting St

17. Pec Architecture And Design Architects

51 State St

18. Hood Company Architects

198 E Bay St

19. Lola & Bess Interior Designers

17 State St

20. Red Charrette Architects Architects

329 E Bay St Ste A

21. Midsummer Common Interior Designers

21 Burns Ln

22. Southeastern Custom Homes Residential Home Designers

260 Seven Farms Dr Ste B

23. Southern Structures, Inc. Residential Home Designers

451 Jessen Ln

24. Paverscape Architects

2658 Clements Ferry Rd

25. Mainline Development Partners Residential Home Designers

960 Morrison Dr Ste 301

Home designers & architects in Charleston, SC: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Charleston, SC in Charleston County.

What home design costs in Charleston

Home designers and architects in Charleston 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 Charleston

  • Review a portfolio of built Charleston-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 Charleston?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?

Many Charleston 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 Charleston?

Charleston 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 Charleston?

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