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Home Designers & Architects in Costa Mesa, CA

Need a house cleaner in Costa Mesa? Below are 195 home designers serving Costa Mesa, CA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in Costa Mesa cover interior designers, architects and residential home designers. Costa Mesa sits in Orange County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Cotati.

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1. David Michael Designs Interior Designers

712 Center St

2. Dreamscapes by M.G.R. Architects

1901 Newport Blvd #350

3. Jessica Bennett Interiors Interior Designers

1931 Newport Blvd

4. One Design Interiors Inc. Interior Designers

1966 Newport Blvd

5. Living Landscapes Design Group Architects

155 Rochester St

6. Pizzetti Design Studio Interior Designers

3100 Airway Ave Ste 130

7. Design by HOD Interior Designers

120 Virginia Pl

8. Fari International Inc Interior Designers

2015 Newport Blvd

9. CaliCAD Plans Architects

369 Avocado St Apt 101

10. East Haven 14 Residential Home Designers

2157 Tustin Ave

11. GP Interior Design Interior Designers

2567 Elden Ave

12. Susan Thiel Design Interior Designers

2915 Red Hill Ave Ste A213

13. Brandon Architects, Inc. Architects

151 Kalmus Dr Ste G1

14. Commercial Design Solutions Interior Designers

151 Kalmus Dr Ste L4

15. Vulkan Architects Architects

151 Kalmus Dr Ste D210

16. David Pierce Hohmann Architect, Inc Architects

151 Kalmus Dr Ste E201

17. Melissa Morgan Design Interior Designers

151 Kalmus Dr Ste B100

18. Grayfox Interior Design Interior Designers

151 Kalmus Dr Bldg E , Ste 160

19. Wolf Design Studio Architects

3001 Red Hill Ave Ste 4-215

20. Durand Architectural Engineering Architects

3001 Red Hill Ave Ste 2-215

21. M Studio Interior Design Interior Designers

2915 Redhill Ave Suite A210D

22. Cdc Designs, Llc Interior Designers

2915 Red Hill Ave Ste G201

23. Fortune Design Llc Interior Designers

2915 Red Hill Ave

24. Elizabeth Benefield Interiors Interior Designers

2915 Red Hill Ave Ste B106

25. Dora Brigham Interiors Interior Designers

250 Baker St Ste 200

Home designers & architects in Costa Mesa, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Costa Mesa, CA in Orange County.

What home design costs in Costa Mesa

Home designers and architects in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa

  • 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 Costa Mesa?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?

Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?

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