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Home Designers & Architects in Milwaukee, WI

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Milwaukee? We list 163 local home designers across Milwaukee and nearby Wisconsin, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Milwaukee cover architects, residential home designers, interior designers and kitchen & bath designers. Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Other Wisconsin cities covered include Madison, Monona and Monroe.

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1. Precision Landscape Services, Llc Architects

2001 W Mount Vernon Ave

2. Bence Build Architects

1301 W Canal St Ste 100

3. Paramount Development Residential Home Designers

2934 S 9th St

4. Scopebridge Architects

700 W Virginia St

5. Madisen Maher Architects Architects

133 W Pittsburgh Ave Ste 102

6. Exceptional Event Interior Designers

600 W Virginia St

7. Bmr Design Group Inc Architects

503 W Lincoln Ave

8. Pieper Properties Inc Residential Home Designers

234 W Florida St

9. Solid State Architecture Architects

305 N Plankinton Ave Ste 101

10. Studio Ehr Architects Architects

2018 S 1st St Ste 311

11. Vetter Architects Architects

161 S 1st St #400

12. Continuum Architects + Planners Architects

751 N Jefferson St # 200

13. Emmons Business Interiors Interior Designers

140 S 1st St

14. Stephen Perry Smith Consulting, Inc Architects

214 N Water St # 250

15. Creative Landscape Designs Architects

3003 S Kinnickinnic Ave Fl 3

16. Ayọ Fragrance + Design Studio Interior Designers

2625 S Greeley St

17. Three Sixty Interior Designers

6000 N 60th St

18. Witteman Wydeven Architects Architects

731 N Jackson St Ste 505

19. Bliffert Cabinetry Design Kitchen & Bath Designers

1168 N 50th Pl

20. Lewis Custom Cabinets Kitchen & Bath Designers

3433 N 35th St

21. Strong Blocks Residential Home Designers

3331 W Lisbon Ave

22. Quorum Architects Architects

3112 W Highland Blvd

23. Scott Crawford, Inc. Residential Home Designers

4201 N 27th St

24. United House Residential Home Designers

2500 W Center St

25. Connelly Interiors Interior Designers

5621 N Lake Dr

Home designers & architects in Milwaukee, WI: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Milwaukee, WI in Milwaukee County.

What home design costs in Milwaukee

Home designers and architects in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee

  • 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

  • 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?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Milwaukee?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?

Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?

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