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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 architects, interior 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. Jacqueline Ford Design + Build Architects

555 Anton Blvd Ste 150

2. Blackband Design Interior Designers

3198 Airport Loop Dr Ste E

3. Eric Kough Architects Architects

3198 Airport Loop Dr Ste A2

4. Hatch Design Group Interior Designers

3198 Airport Loop Dr

5. Sc Homes, Inc. Residential Home Designers

3194 Airport Loop Dr Ste E

6. Robinson Hill Architecture Architects

3195 B Airport Loop Dr Ste B

7. Hattox Design Group, Llc. Interior Designers

3195 Airport Loop Dr Ste C

8. Landcreativeinc. Architects

3195 Airport Loop Dr Ste B

9. Conceptual Design & Planning Company Architects

3195 Airport Loop Dr Ste C

10. Ziccardi Designs Interior Designers

3188 Airway Ave Ste D

11. Craig Smith Architect Architects

1041 W 18th St Ste A208

12. Blackmon Homes Inc Residential Home Designers

1041 W 18th St Ste A206

13. Zach Cole Design Interior Designers

1733 Monrovia Ave

14. Bellagio Construction Architects

1901 Newport Blvd Ste 350

15. Devenney Group Ltd., Architects Architects

1931 Newport Blvd

16. Morse-boudreaux Architects, Inc. Architects

1931 Newport Blvd

17. Studio Kontekso Interior Designers

1931 Newport Blvd

18. Melia Homes Residential Home Designers

301 Costabella Ct

19. Erin Morris Architects

2482 Newport Blvd Ste 8

20. David Wooters Dba Stoyan Design Interior Designers

2482 Newport Blvd Ste 8d

21. Forma Design, Inc. Architects

151 Kalmus Dr Ste H5

22. Jenkins Robert G Associates Architects

2651 Irvine Ave Ste 122

23. Chateau Interiors & Design Interior Designers

3090 Pullman St

24. Ti's By Design Interior Designers

3595 Cadillac Ave Ste 103

25. Alfred's Picture Frames Inc Interior Designers

1580 Sunflower Ave

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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