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Home Designers & Architects in Tacoma, WA

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 70 home designers cover Tacoma, WA — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Tacoma cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. Tacoma sits in Pierce County, Washington. Other Washington cities covered include Seattle, Spokane and Tonasket.

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1. Lexar Homes Of Tacoma Residential Home Designers

6001 Tacoma Mall Blvd

2. M D Architects Architects

3220 N 26th St

3. The Wager Group, Inc. Architects

950 Pacific Ave # 207

4. Architectural Services Inc Architects

12181 C St S

5. Rotator Creative Interior Designers

1730 Pacific Ave Ste 303

6. Gerry Slick Design Group Architects

1944 Pacific Ave Ste 307

7. Austincina Architects,inc.,p.s Architects

12202 Pacific Ave S

8. Noble Interiors & Design Interior Designers

5009 Pacific Hwy E

9. Gittens Architects Architects

1110 S 11th St

10. Architects Rasmussen Triebelhorn Architects

9 St Helens Ave

11. Nexus Interior Designers

747 Fawcett Ave Ste C

12. Endless Prints Interior Designers

728 Broadway

13. Karen Hirschman Designs, Inc. Interior Designers

911 Pacific Ave

14. Boe Architects Architects

705 Pacific Ave

15. Public Works Board Architects

326 E D St

16. Architects Bcra Tsang Architects

2106 Pacific Ave Ste 300

17. Benson Industries Inc Architects

7625 McKinley Ave

18. Belay Architecture Architects

708 Broadway Ste 180

19. Drager Gould Architects Architects

625 Commerce St Ste 310

20. Gayle Rieber Photography Interior Designers

1121 A St

Home designers & architects in Tacoma, WA: a local guide

We currently track 20 residential architects and home designers serving Tacoma, WA in Pierce County.

What home design costs in Tacoma

Home designers and architects in Tacoma 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 Tacoma

  • 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.
  • Read reviews for communication and deadlines — the common complaints are slow drawings and scope creep.

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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma?

Tacoma 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 Tacoma?

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