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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 and architects. Costa Mesa sits in Orange County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Cotati.

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1. Vulkan Designs Inc Architects

155 Rochester St

2. Creations By Vanessa Interior Designers

88 Fair Dr

3. Cc4j Interior Designers

365 Clinton St Ste A

4. 929 Design Interior Designers

151 Kalmus Dr # 103

5. David Volz Design Landscape Architects I Architects

151 Kalmus Dr Ste M8

6. Design Campus Interior Designers

151 Kalmus Dr

7. K. Smith Interiors Interior Designers

151 Kalmus Dr Ste B100

8. Serendipite Inc Interior Designers

2915 Red Hill Ave Ste G103

9. Jason Titus Interiors Interior Designers

2915 Red Hill Ave

10. Lindye Galloway Studio Interior Designers

150 Paularino Ave Ste A160

11. Saddleback Interiors Inc. Interior Designers

3323 Hyland Ave Ste A

12. Design Services Llc Architects

1565 MacArthur Blvd

13. Dv Beauty Inc Interior Designers

3303 Harbor Blvd Ste B6

14. Designnest.com Architects

3303 Harbor Blvd

15. Mchenry Plantation, Inc Interior Designers

3303 Harbor Blvd Ste B7

16. Next Level Home Staging & Design Interior Designers

1240 Logan Ave Ste N

17. Triomphe Design Inc Interior Designers

3080 Bristol St Ste 450

18. Marc Pridmore Designs Interior Designers

3089 Bristol St

19. Allen Group Architects Architects

575 Anton Blvd Ste 300

20. Inceptive Design Group Interior Designers

575 Anton Blvd Ste 1000

21. Studio M C C O R M A C K Interior Designers

3050 Pullman St

22. Revello Metal Craft Interior Designers

200 Briggs Ave

23. Swain Architects Inc Architects

150 Paularino Ave Ste D150

24. Paige Elise Interior Design Interior Designers

3186 Airway Ave Ste H

25. The Event Company Interior Designers

130 Mccormick Ave Ste 108

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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