Custom Cabinetry
Design and build cabinetry tailored to the room, project goals, and surrounding architecture, with practical organization and a timeless visual character.
Create cabinetry and built-in furniture that feels intentional, elegant, and made for your home. Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. combines architecture, interior design, furniture, and detailed craftsmanship to develop integrated solutions for residential spaces. From a single built-in to a broader renovation, the studio provides thoughtful design support, sustainable considerations, and hands-on coordination from concept through completion.

Integrated design services for custom furniture, cabinetry, built-ins, and coordinated residential interiors.
Design and build cabinetry tailored to the room, project goals, and surrounding architecture, with practical organization and a timeless visual character.
Develop integrated furniture elements that connect naturally with a home’s interior, combining thoughtful proportions, durable craftsmanship, and coordinated architectural details.
Coordinate built-ins with broader residential interiors, remodels, additions, and new construction through a design-led process focused on elegance and longevity.
Custom built-ins should support how a room is used while contributing to the character of the entire home. Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. brings architectural and fine arts experience to cabinetry, furniture, and integrated interior elements. The studio can coordinate built-ins with remodels, additions, new construction, and broader interior design, emphasizing sustainable practices, occupant health, material sensibility, and timeless elegance rather than fleeting trends.

Bring architectural thinking and refined craftsmanship to a built-in project designed around your home.
Coordinate architecture, interiors, furniture, cabinetry, and built-ins through one cohesive design perspective.
Create elegant, enduring solutions that prioritize longevity over short-lived interior trends.
Consider environmental responsibility, occupant health, and sustainable systems throughout the design process.
Receive direct collaboration and project guidance from concept through permitting, construction, and completion.
Led by founder and principal Santiago Ortiz, Associate Member of The American Institute of Architects.

Assoc. AIA, Principal
Santiago Ortiz is the founder and principal of Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc., an architecture and design practice serving Los Angeles and Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley. Born and raised in Colombia, Santiago moved to Providence, Rhode Island, to pursue his passion for design, graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1999 with degrees in Architecture and Fine Arts. After relocating to Los Angeles, he honed his craft at small architecture firms specializing in high-end custom residences and boutique commercial spaces before founding his own practice in 2006. Santiago is an Associate Member of The American Institute of Architects and brings a timeless, elegant sensibility to every project, from custom furniture and built-ins to full-scale residential construction. His work has been featured in Interior Design Magazine and the Los Angeles Times, reflecting his commitment to thoughtful, well-crafted design.
Custom built-in costs vary according to the scope of design, dimensions, cabinetry requirements, materials, detailing, site conditions, and whether the work is part of a larger renovation or new construction project. Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. develops tailored solutions rather than a fixed package. A consultation can clarify the intended function, design direction, project context, and level of coordination required.
Share your goals with the studio for a thoughtful initial conversation.
By appointment, the studio serves selected residential projects across Los Angeles and Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley.
Los Angeles, CA
Primary Area
Roaring Fork Valley
Additional Region
By Appointment
Availability
Contact the studio to discuss location, scope, and appointment availability.
Professional affiliation with The American Institute of Architects
Studio work featured in a respected design publication
Studio work featured in Los Angeles Times coverage
Tell us about your space, goals, and project context so the studio can discuss a thoughtful path forward.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 (310) 600-0241.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 (310) 600-0241.