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Home Designers & Architects in Knoxville, TN

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Knoxville? We list 182 local home designers across Knoxville and nearby Tennessee, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Knoxville cover residential home designers and architects. Knoxville sits in Knox County, Tennessee. Other Tennessee cities covered include Nashville-Davidson, Memphis and La Vergne.

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1. Kesterbrooke SD Residential Home Designers

Kesterbrooke Blvd

2. After Architecture Architects

1060 Worlds Fair Park Dr UNIT 103, Knoxville, TN 37916, USA

3. Pine Springs II Residential Home Designers

Knoxville, TN

4. Connors Creek Residential Home Designers

Knoxville, TN

5. Westbrooke Residential Home Designers

Knoxville, TN

6. Chesney Hills Residential Home Designers

Knoxville, TN

7. River Meadows Residential Home Designers

Knoxville, TN

Home designers & architects in Knoxville, TN: a local guide

We currently track 7 residential architects and home designers serving Knoxville, TN in Knox County.

What home design costs in Knoxville

Home designers and architects in Knoxville 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 Knoxville

  • Review a portfolio of built Knoxville-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

  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?
  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Knoxville?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?

Many Knoxville 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 Knoxville?

Knoxville 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 Knoxville?

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