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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 architects, interior designers, 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. Elementum Interiors Interior Designers

1213 Lady St Ste 400

2. Diversified Development Inc Residential Home Designers

1331 Elmwood Ave Ste 150

3. Branham Brothers Builders, Inc. Residential Home Designers

1330 Laurel St

4. Sassafras Landscapes Architects

1512 Laurel St

5. Seed Architecture Architects

1328 Blanding St

6. Davis Architecture Architects

1328 Blanding St

7. Cgl Facilities Services Architects

1619 Sumter St

8. Brennan Associates, Inc. Architects

1233 Washington St Ste 500

9. A L Saad & Co Residential Home Designers

1201 Hampton St

10. Quackenbush Architects Architects

1217 Hampton St

11. Verve Interior Designers

1127 Gregg St

12. Ford Boyd Interiors Ltd Interior Designers

1127 Gregg St

13. Pulliam Morris Interiors Interior Designers

906 Harden St

14. Kenneth B. Simmons Associates, Llc Architects

2711 Middleburg Dr

15. M. Garner Interiors Interior Designers

*delivery & billing*, 1612 Saint Julian Pl

16. House Of Birdie Interiors Interior Designers

3137 Forest Dr

17. Design Collaborative, Inc. Architects

3710 Landmark Dr Ste 408

18. Carl I. Mitchell, Md, Pa Architects

1 Windsor Cv Ste 301

19. Howell Homes Residential Home Designers

3031 Scotsman Rd

20. East Coast Granite & Marble Kitchen & Bath Designers

71 Berkshire Dr

21. Atrium Development Inc Residential Home Designers

115 Atrium Way Ste 204

22. Greengage Landscapes Architects

120 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd

23. Vintage Vainglories Interior Designers

9557 Two Notch Rd

24. Southern Places, Inc. And Penny & Lucy Lou Art Interior Designers

9350 Two Notch Rd

25. Cmark International Inc Architects

9570 Two Notch Rd Ste 4

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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