Custom Cabinetry
Design and build tailored cabinetry that supports practical storage, cohesive proportions, sustainable goals, and a lasting visual character throughout the kitchen.
Explore what distinguishes leading custom kitchen remodel companies across the US, from thoughtful cabinetry and built-ins to coordinated architectural and interior design. This guide highlights design practices for homeowners seeking timeless, elegant spaces rather than trend-driven renovations, with Ortiz Mexia Projects offering a highly personalized approach in Los Angeles and Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley.
Integrated kitchen design support spanning cabinetry, interiors, architectural planning, permitting, and construction guidance.
Design and build tailored cabinetry that supports practical storage, cohesive proportions, sustainable goals, and a lasting visual character throughout the kitchen.
Develop coordinated interior concepts that connect finishes, furniture, lighting, spatial flow, and architectural details into a unified residential environment.
Guide kitchen renovations within broader home remodels, coordinating design, permits, construction oversight, and project completion for single-family residences.
Create integrated built-ins and related furniture elements that make the kitchen feel intentional, functional, and connected to adjoining living spaces.
Assist with building permit procurement and municipal coordination as part of a comprehensive design process for residential renovation projects.
Use immersive VR presentations and three-dimensional models to help clients experience proposed kitchen and residential spaces during design development.
A successful custom kitchen remodel brings architecture, interiors, cabinetry, and daily life together rather than treating the kitchen as an isolated upgrade. Ortiz Mexia Projects develops coordinated residential environments with an emphasis on timeless elegance, environmental responsibility, occupant health, and detailed craftsmanship. For homes in Los Angeles and the Roaring Fork Valley, the studio provides hands-on guidance from design and permitting through construction completion.
A design-led practice for homeowners seeking coordinated, highly considered residential environments.
Architecture, interiors, furniture, cabinetry, and built-ins can be coordinated through one design practice.
The studio favors elegant, enduring solutions over short-lived trends for Los Angeles and Colorado homes.
Clients receive support across design, permitting, contractor bidding, construction, and project completion.
AI, BIM, and VR tools support clearer design communication and client understanding throughout the process.
Learn about the architect leading Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc.
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.
Rather than relying on a single trend forecast, many homeowners are seeking kitchens with lasting character, integrated storage, and strong connections to the rest of the home. Ortiz Mexia Projects emphasizes timeless design over fleeting styles, using custom cabinetry, built-ins, sustainable systems, and coordinated interiors to create spaces that remain useful and visually considered over time.
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Ortiz Mexia Projects works by appointment across selected communities in California and Colorado.
Los Angeles, CA
Primary Region
Roaring Fork Valley
Additional Region
By Appointment
Availability
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Professional membership held by principal Santiago Ortiz.
Firm work has received design publication coverage.
Residential work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times.
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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.