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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, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Costa Mesa sits in Orange County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Cotati.

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1. Teale Architecture Interior Designers

2900 Bristol St

2. Newman Garrison + Partners Architects

3100 Bristol St Ste 400

3. Max Michelle Interiors Interior Designers

3100 Bristol St Ste 400

4. Jzmk Partners Architects

3080 Bristol St Ste 350

5. United Interiors Interior Designers

3200 Bristol St Ste 150

6. Jorden Segraves Architect: Inc. Architects

555 Anton Blvd

7. Warmington Residential Residential Home Designers

3090 Pullman St

8. Forma Systems Visuart Architects

3050 Pullman St

9. Mw Custom Homes Residential Home Designers

3090 Pullman St

10. Irwin Partners Architects Architects

245 Fischer Ave

11. Insert Design Interior Designers

245 Fischer Ave Ste A8a

12. Ziething Cabinets Kitchen & Bath Designers

200 Briggs Ave

13. Marc Pridmore Interiors Interior Designers

3128 Red Hill Ave

14. Parker Rose Design Home Staging Interior Designers

260 Baker St Ste 300

15. Designer 4 U Interior Designers

3100 Airway Ave Ste 100

16. A&n+ Group Architects

3100 Airway Ave Ste 134

17. Keusder Homes, Inc. Residential Home Designers

3184 Airway Ave Ste B

18. Bca Development Inc Residential Home Designers

3184 Airway Ave Ste B

19. Archissance Architects

3185 Airway Ave Ste F1

20. The Interior Design Group Interior Designers

3183 Airway Ave Ste F-121

21. Cabinetdiy | Modern Kitchen Cabinets Specialist Kitchen & Bath Designers

3187 Airway Ave Ste G

22. Bbi Interiors Interior Designers

3197 Red Hill Ave Ste A

23. McKee & Company Interior Designers

3187 Pullman St

24. Urban Arena Architects

3195 Red Hill Ave Loft F

25. H Space Interiors Interior Designers

555 Anton Blvd Ste 150

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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