Finding the Best Custom Kitchen Renovation Contractors Near You

Discover how to evaluate custom kitchen renovation contractors for a thoughtfully designed, enduring home. Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. brings together architectural planning, interior design, custom cabinetry, built-ins, permitting, and construction guidance. Their integrated approach helps homeowners create kitchens that feel elegant, practical, environmentally conscious, and connected to the broader character of the residence.

Elegant custom kitchen with tailored cabinetry and natural light

Our Custom Kitchen Renovation Services

Integrated design, cabinetry, permitting, and project guidance for kitchens shaped around each home and homeowner.

Kitchen Design

Develop a cohesive kitchen concept through custom residential and interior design, coordinating spatial planning, materials, cabinetry, and the surrounding home.

Custom Cabinetry

Create tailored cabinetry and built-ins that combine practical storage with timeless character, sustainable thinking, and visual continuity across the residence.

Interior Design

Coordinate finishes, furniture, lighting concepts, and architectural elements so the renovated kitchen feels connected to the home's broader interior design.

Permit Procurement

Receive guidance with building permit procurement and coordination among clients, consultants, contractors, and municipal agencies during the renovation process.

Project Guidance

Benefit from design and construction administration support that helps carry the project from early concepts through implementation and completion.

VR Design Immersion

Use immersive VR presentations and three-dimensional models to better understand proposed kitchen spaces, design decisions, and relationships within the home.

Integrated Design Approach

Create A Kitchen With Lasting Character

A successful custom kitchen renovation should do more than update finishes. It should improve how the space works, reflect the architecture of the home, and remain visually compelling over time. Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. combines residential architecture, interior design, custom cabinetry, built-ins, permitting support, and construction guidance in one coordinated practice. VR and three-dimensional design tools can help clients understand the proposed space before implementation.

Designer reviewing a custom kitchen concept with cabinetry details
The Ortiz Mexia Difference

Why Choose Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc.?

A design-led practice connecting architecture, interiors, cabinetry, and construction guidance.

Integrated Expertise

Coordinate architecture, interiors, furniture, cabinetry, and built-ins through one cohesive design practice.

Timeless Design

Favor elegant, durable design decisions over fleeting trends for kitchens with lasting visual character.

Hands-On Guidance

Receive direct collaboration across design, permitting, consultants, contractors, and construction implementation.

Immersive Technology

Use AI, VR, and three-dimensional models to explore design ideas and understand proposed spaces.

Meet The Design Principal

A thoughtful practice led by architect and designer Santiago Ortiz.

Portrait of Santiago Ortiz, Principal and Founder of Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc.

Santiago Ortiz

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the best custom kitchen renovation contractor?

Look for a firm that can demonstrate relevant residential design experience and explain how it coordinates space planning, cabinetry, interiors, permitting, and construction. Review whether its design approach suits your home and priorities, then ask how consultants, contractors, municipal agencies, and material decisions will be managed. A cohesive process can reduce gaps between design intent and implementation.

What does a custom kitchen renovation include?

Can Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. design custom kitchen cabinetry?

Does kitchen renovation design require building permits?

Can I see my proposed kitchen before construction?

Does the firm handle only kitchens or complete residential projects?

Where does Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. provide renovation services?

How should I prepare for a custom kitchen renovation consultation?

Ready To Discuss Your Kitchen Project?

Connect with the design team to explore your renovation goals and project scope.

Areas We Serve

By appointment, the firm supports residential design projects across Los Angeles and Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley.

Los Angeles, CA

Primary Area

Roaring Fork Valley

Colorado Region

By Appointment

Availability

Is Your Property In Our Service Area?

Contact the studio to discuss your location, renovation scope, and design needs.

Experience & Recognition

Awards and Recognition

American Institute of Architects associate membership recognition

AIA Associate Membership

Professional affiliation held by principal Santiago Ortiz.

Published residential design work by Ortiz Mexia Projects

Published Design Work

Projects featured in Interior Design Magazine and Los Angeles Times.

Ortiz-Wheeler Residence featured in an AIA Los Angeles home tour

AIA Los Angeles Tour

Ortiz-Wheeler Residence featured in the Venice Vista Spring Home Tour.

Plan Your Custom Kitchen Renovation

Share your goals, property details, and renovation questions to begin a conversation with the design studio.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 (310) 600-0241.