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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. Frank Berry Designs Inc Interior Designers

3197 Airport Loop Dr Ste E

2. Chameleon Design Interior Designers

3188 Airway Ave Ste B

3. Creative Natural Fabrics Inc Interior Designers

2013 Placentia Ave

4. Shopgirls By Lisa Helen Interior Designers

369 E 17th St Ste 4

5. Andrew Hanley Cpa Interior Designers

1670 Santa Ana Ave

6. Atomic Tan Interior Designers

103 E 17th St Ste 7

7. Jlp Architects Inc Architects

711 W 17th St

8. Progression Video Magazine Interior Designers

775 W 17th St

9. Oculus Architecture Ltd Architects

1901 Newport Blvd Ste 300

10. Funky Junky Architects

88 Fair Dr

11. Grace Blu Designs Inc Interior Designers

151 Kalmus Dr Ste H11

12. Denzer International Architects

151 Kalmus Dr # 200

13. Kim Truong Interior Designers

151 Kalmus Dr

14. International Press Service Interior Designers

2940 Grace Ln Ste B

15. Irwin Architectural Group Architects

245 Fischer Ave # 2

16. Stutzel Design, Inc. Architects

3130 Airway Ave

17. Connect A Vet Interior Designers

3151 Airway Ave Ste C

18. Ver Designs Interior Designers

3184 Airway Ave Ste J

19. William E Skinner & Assoc Inc. Architects

3185 Airway Ave Ste F

20. The Bungalow Too, Inc Interior Designers

3198 Airport Loop Dr

Home designers & architects in Costa Mesa, CA: a local guide

We currently track 20 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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