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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 residential home designers, interior designers, architects 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. Rbm Property Solutions Llc Residential Home Designers

136 Forum Dr Ste 4

2. C & C Builders Of Columbia Residential Home Designers

500 N Brickyard Rd

3. Robert Haas Construction Co Residential Home Designers

1120 Sparkleberry Lane Ext Ste A

4. Blythe Custom Homes Residential Home Designers

1492 Lake Murray Blvd

5. Vista Design Group Llc. Architects

7001 Saint Andrews Rd # 374

6. Rocky Creek Nursery Inc Architects

1686 Lake Murray Blvd

7. National Home Builders Llc. Residential Home Designers

612 Saint Andrews Rd Ste 17

8. Keller Interiors Interior Designers

1281 1st Street South Ext Ste F

9. Ls3p Associates Interior Designers

701 Lady St

10. Younginer Group Interior Design Interior Designers

1237 Gadsden St Ste 102b

11. Molten-Lamar Architects Architects

808 Lady St #C

12. Paul D Sloan Interiors Interior Designers

1012 Gervais St

13. General Sales Co Kitchen & Bath Designers

406 Huger St

14. Courtyard Homes Residential Home Designers

4500 Fort Jackson Blvd

15. Karen Cheatham Interiors Interior Designers

120 Branch Hill Ln

16. Woodworkers Construction Co Residential Home Designers

2219 Bull St

17. Foster Saad & Co Ltd Residential Home Designers

1201 Hampton St

18. Marty Cipolla Enterprises Residential Home Designers

1320 Main St Ste 300

19. Orion Construction Co Residential Home Designers

1428 Cherokee St Apt A

20. Clayton Design Inc Architects

2549 Forest Dr Ste 3

21. EHS Designs Interior Designers

1216 Fairview Dr

22. Mitchell Builders, Inc. Residential Home Designers

3800 Forest Dr Ste A208

23. Maewood Design Interior Designers

108 mallet hill Rd

24. Simplicity DECO Designs Interior Designers

428 N Brickyard Rd Ste A

25. Lawyerlisa, Llc Architects

534 Saint Andrews Rd

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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