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Home Designers & Architects in Richmond, VA

Need a house cleaner in Richmond? Below are 351 home designers serving Richmond, VA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in Richmond cover interior designers, architects, residential home designers and drafting & blueprint services. Richmond sits in Richmond city County, Virginia. Other Virginia cities covered include Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Roanoke.

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1. Brooksbright Llc Architects

2608 Buford Rd

2. Inge-ineered Designs & Drafting LLC Drafting & Blueprint Services

2801 Mcrae Rd Ste 2D

3. Orleans Homebuilders Inc Residential Home Designers

8730 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 201

4. Ola | Oates Landscape Architecture Llc Architects

8501 Patterson Ave

5. Courtney Ludeman Interiors Interior Designers

8010 Ridge Rd Ste D

6. The Jackson Patent Group Interior Designers

1500 Forest Ave Rm 212

7. Ensminger Architecture Architects

503 Ridge Top Rd

8. Cabinet Crafters Of Virginia Kitchen & Bath Designers

8221 Midlothian Tpke

9. Agg Redesigns Home Staging & Decor Interior Designers

227 Arcadia St

10. Blackwood Development Co Inc Residential Home Designers

7301 Boulder View Ln

11. Designs by Aaron Olson Architects

3325 Pinebrook Dr

12. Cornerstone Homes Residential Home Designers

6912 Three Chopt Rd

13. Freeman Morgan Architects Architects

7229 Forest Ave Ste 209

14. Blanchard Group Architects

7100 Forest Ave

15. Dana Mckenna Designs Interior Designers

5812 Grove Ave

16. Lingerfelt Residential Home Designers

6641 W Broad St Ste 404

17. Reynolds Development Residential Home Designers

6641 W Broad St Ste 100

18. Kittrell Co Residential Home Designers

6327 Mallory Dr

19. Leslie Thornton Design Interior Designers

503 Libbie Ave #2C

20. Janie Molster Designs Inc Interior Designers

5601 Cary Street Rd

21. O’brien & Muse Office Interior Designers

5610 Grove Ave

22. Best End Interior Designers

5602C Patterson Ave

23. Sally Smith Interior Designers

5407 Patterson Ave Ste 200B

24. Sms Architects Architects

5409 Patterson Ave Ste 201

25. Ivey Design Group Interior Designers

5407 Patterson Ave Ste 100

Home designers & architects in Richmond, VA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Richmond, VA in Richmond city County.

What home design costs in Richmond

Home designers and architects in Richmond 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 Richmond

  • Ask how many revisions are included and how changes are billed.
  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.
  • Read reviews for communication and deadlines — the common complaints are slow drawings and scope creep.
  • Match the pro to the job — an architect for structural or complex work, a home designer for many remodels and additions.
  • Review a portfolio of built Richmond-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Richmond?
  • 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?

Many Richmond 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 Richmond?

Richmond 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 Richmond?

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