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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. Haven Interiors Interior Designers

1457 N Farwell Ave

2. Paul Weise Furniture Interior Designers

1534 N Farwell Ave

3. Van Cleave Architecture + Design Llc Architects

4421 N Oakland Ave Ste 200

4. Diggin It, Llc Architects

4230 N Oakland Ave

5. Pen & Hammer Architects

4230 N Oakland Ave

6. Redgraphx, Llc Architects

2022 E North Ave # 300

7. Insite Landscape Design Inc Architects

11525 W North Ave

8. Veritas Land Development Residential Home Designers

12229 W North Ave

9. Hla Business Interiors Llc Interior Designers

10700 W Research Dr Ste 100

10. Gallus Architects Architects

214 N 76th St

11. Cody's Kitchen & Bath Shoppe Kitchen & Bath Designers

4263 W Layton Ave

12. Johnston Center Residences-Mercy Housing Residential Home Designers

2150 S 13th St

13. Avantti Llc Architects

309 N Water St

14. Hammes Company Residential Home Designers

1400 N Water St Ste 500

15. Foundation Architects, Llc Architects

2625 S Greeley St # 203

16. Dan Beyer Architects Architects

225 E Saint Paul Ave

17. Russell E Lafrombois Architects Architects

229 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 701

18. Wisconsin Bell Inc Architects

722 N Broadway # 18

19. Hga Architects

333 E Erie St

20. Phelan Development Llc Residential Home Designers

117 N Jefferson St Ste 207

21. Dixon Development Residential Home Designers

1830 N Hubbard St Ste 700

22. Boulder Venture Residential Home Designers

330 E Kilbourn Ave

23. Bp Inc Architects

6821 W Burnham St

24. Akar Inc Architects

1117 S 108th St

25. Torke Wirth Pujara Ltd. Architects

933 N Mayfair Rd Ste 300

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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