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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, kitchen & bath designers 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. Pacific Staging Interior Designers

2120 Placentia Ave

2. Haute Design Studio Interior Designers

2915 Red Hill Ave Ste A210d

3. Richart Design Group Architects

1041 W 18th St Ste A106

4. Meddock Architects Architects

1041 W 18th St A107

5. Model Home Source Interior Designers

2915 Red Hill Ave Ste A102

6. Don Q Studio Interior Designers

1835 Whittier Ave Ste D3

7. Premier Home Staging Interior Designers

1661 Superior Ave Ste A

8. Killelea Landscape Co Architects

1725 Monrovia Ave Ste C4

9. Weeks Design Interior Designers

882 W 18th St

10. Oz Ari Residential Home Designers

777 W 19th St Ste w

11. Molly O Architectural Interior Design Interior Designers

1663 Placentia Ave

12. Aljor Marine Canvas Interior Designers

637 Paularino Ave

13. Haynes Cabinet Design Kitchen & Bath Designers

1355 Logan Avenue, 5C

14. Brittany Stiles Interior Designers

151 Kalmus Dr Ste E160

15. Morrison Interiors Interior Designers

151 Kalmus Dr Ste J-1

16. Jonathons Coastal Living Interior Designers

401 E 17th St a3

17. Koheid Design Architects

1720 Santa Ana Ave Ste B

18. Masterpiece Marble Kitchen & Bath Designers

1634 Pomona Ave

19. Sitelines Interior Designers

1609 Pomona Ave

20. Land Scapes Architects

700 W 16th St

21. Landworks Development Services Architects

760 W 16th St Ste M

22. Ghataode Bannon Architects Architects

760 W 16th St Ste B

23. Karen Butera Inc Interior Designers

711 W 17th St Ste C7

24. Mindy Gayer Design Co. Interior Designers

1653 Superior Ave

25. Davis Ink Interior Designers

1661 Superior Ave #3689

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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