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Home Designers & Architects in Columbia, SC

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 140 home designers cover Columbia, SC — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Columbia cover interior designers, architects, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Columbia sits in Richland County, South Carolina. Other South Carolina cities covered include Charleston, Conway and Easley.

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1. Brandon Davidson Interiors Interior Designers

2200 Devine St

2. John Bowman, Architect, P.a., Inc. Architects

2422 Devine St Ste C

3. Heyward and Woodrum Architects

3144 Carlisle St

4. Jodi Jenkins Designs Interior Designers

3146 Carlisle St

5. Majure Decor Interior Designers

3138 Carlisle St

6. Kemp Interiors, Llc Interior Designers

3121 Millwood Ave Ste A

7. Christy Davis Interiors Interior Designers

3214 Millwood Ave

8. Magnus Development Partners Residential Home Designers

719 Holly St

9. Estates Management Residential Home Designers

2801 Devine St Ste 202

10. Improve My Garage - Midlands Kitchen & Bath Designers

843 Pepper St

11. Burke Engineering Llc Architects

621 Amherst Ave

12. Lindler Construction Co Inc Residential Home Designers

531 S Edisto Ave

13. Hazelwood Construction Interior Designers

1645 Sandra Dr

14. Conquest Homes Residential Home Designers

208 Candi Ln Ste C

15. Lafaye Custom Homes Residential Home Designers

601 Taylor St

16. Curt Davis & Associates, Inc. Architects

1122 Lady St Ste 810

17. JHS Architecture Integrated Design Architects

1812 Lincoln St

18. Architrave Architects

730 Blanding St

19. The Landplan Group South Architects

1206 Scott St

20. Community Design Solutions Architects

2307 Lincoln St

21. Corporate Concepts Interior Designers

2412 Main St

22. Columbia Custom Cabinets Kitchen & Bath Designers

3035 N Main St

23. Vincent Brice Interiors Interior Designers

2018 Cunningham Rd

24. Collins & Wright Inc Interior Designers

103 Sunbelt Blvd

25. Jackson & Sims Architects Architects

1911 Barnwell St Ste D

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

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

What home design costs in Columbia

Home designers and architects in Columbia 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 Columbia

  • Review a portfolio of built Columbia-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

  • 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 Columbia 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 Columbia?

Columbia 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 Columbia?

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