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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. KOHLER Interior Designers

901 South Coast Dr

2. Architectural Kitchens, Inc. Architects

695 Town Center Dr Ste 150

3. Contour Residential Home Designers

3200 Park Center Dr Ste 1400

4. Cc & Company Interior Designers

200 Briggs Ave Ste A

5. Plantrageous Worldwide Interior Designers

3176 Pullman St Ste 122

6. Bgb Design Group Architects

3185 Airway Ave Ste C1

7. Open House Design Architects

1954 Placentia Ave Ste 105

8. Aeh Design Inc Architects

1041 W 18th St

9. Tiffany Hunter Interior Designers

1607 Monrovia Ave

10. Off The Palette Interior Designers

1733 Monrovia Ave

11. Skout Interiors Interior Designers

1810 Monrovia Ave

12. J Grahl Design Interior Designers

858 W 18th St

13. The Boatyard Residential Home Designers

1672 Placentia Ave

14. Studio Remains Interior Designers

1602 Babcock St

15. A K Intl Architects

485 E 17th St # 105

16. Feathers For Home & Garden Interior Designers

270 E 17th St

17. Paris To The Moon Interior Designers

1720 Santa Ana Ave

18. Color For Architecture Architects

234 E 17th St Ste 113

19. Ethereal Records Interior Designers

179 E 17th St # 193

20. Molly Designs Interior Designers

729 W 16th St

21. Back Bay Boatworks Interior Designers

629 Terminal Way Ste 4

22. Head Sydney Aia Architect Architects

129 Cabrillo St

23. Apogee Design Group Interior Designers

1927 Harbor Blvd Ste 501

24. Jess Jones Design Group Interior Designers

1835 Newport Blvd # A109-468

25. Vekay Creative Interior Designers

1835 Newport Blvd Ste A109

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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