Residential Design + Planning · Los Angeles

Your home has more potential.

We turn ideas into thoughtful spaces, from ADUs and additions to floor plans, kitchens, bathrooms and complete residential design.

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Open-plan living room and kitchen with oak cabinetry, a stone island and tall glass doors to the garden
Open-plan living and kitchen. Concept rendering.

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What are you planning?

Three ways we help homeowners. Most projects touch more than one.

ADUs + Additions

Design thoughtful new spaces that work naturally with your existing property.

  • Detached and attached ADUs
  • Garage conversions
  • Additions and guest houses
  • Layout planning and exterior design
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Design Plans + Visualization

See it before you build it. We turn your ideas and your existing home into a clear design direction.

  • Existing and proposed floor plans
  • Interior and exterior elevations
  • 3D renderings
  • Material direction and finish selections
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Kitchens + Bathrooms

Remodels designed down to the cabinet, the tile and the light over the sink.

  • Kitchen layouts, cabinetry and islands
  • Primary bathroom redesigns
  • Stone, tile and fixture selections
  • 3D visualization before demo
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From an idea to something you can build.

Six steps, one team coordinating them. Join at the step you need.

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  1. 01

    Listen and measure

    We learn your goals, budget and timeline, then document the existing home or property.

    You get existing-condition plans and a clear brief.

  2. 02

    Concept options

    Two or three layout directions that balance space, light, flow and cost.

    You react to real options instead of a blank page.

  3. 03

    Design and visualization

    Floor plans, elevations, 3D renderings, materials and finishes come together.

    You understand the layout and finishes before construction begins.

  4. 04

    Plans and consultants

    Drawings coordinated with engineers and other licensed professionals where required.

    You get a complete, coordinated drawing set.

  5. 05

    Permits, when needed

    We help prepare submittals and respond to plan check comments for projects that need permits.

    Fewer surprises between design and approval.

  6. 06

    Pre-construction

    Budget review, value engineering and coordination with your contractor.

    You start construction with clear drawings and a realistic number.

See it before you build it.

You don't need to know exactly what you want. We take your ideas from a rough sketch to a plan, then to a 3D view you can walk through before anything is built.

  1. Floor plan of a one-bedroom ADU with bedroom, bath, open living and kitchen, and a deck
    1Sketch and plan
  2. Overhead 3D view of the same plan, furnished, with a deck and dining table
    23D visualization
  3. Finished living room and kitchen with oak cabinetry and warm lighting
    3Finished design

Concept imagery. Steps 1 and 2 show the same design; step 3 shows a finished space in the same style.

Design comes first.

Before you hire an architect or contractor, see every room finished. Each design plan board shows the floor plan, elevations, a 3D render, materials and key details. Tap a board to page through a full home.

Casa Miguel living room design plan board
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Casa Miguel kitchen design plan board
KitchenView board
Casa Miguel primary bedroom design plan board
Primary bedroomView board
Casa Miguel primary bathroom design plan board
Primary bathroomView board
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Designed by people who think about how it gets built.

A beautiful plan that can't be built on budget isn't a plan. We design with construction in mind from the first sketch, so what you approve is what you can actually build.

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  • Budget checked as we design

    We review cost as the design develops, not after the drawings are done.

  • Drawings builders can price

    Clear plans and finish selections mean fewer surprises in contractor bids.

  • Value engineering up front

    We find savings in structure, systems and materials before anything goes to bid.

Everything a project needs before construction.

Hire us for the whole path, or for the part you need.

Planning

  • Space planning
  • Existing-condition layouts
  • Floor plans
  • Design drawings

Design

  • Interior design
  • Exterior design
  • Kitchen design
  • Bathroom design
  • Material and finish selections

Visualization

  • 3D renderings
  • Interior elevations
  • Exterior elevations
  • Design presentations

Build preparation

  • Pre-construction planning
  • Budgeting and value engineering
  • Consultant coordination where needed
  • Contractor coordination

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Tell us what you're planning.

A few quick questions about your home and your ideas. We'll recommend where to start.

  • Takes about two minutes
  • No plans or drawings needed
  • We follow up within one business day

Questions homeowners ask us.

Don't see yours? Schedule a consultation and ask us directly.

Do I need to know exactly what I want before contacting you?

No. Many clients start with a feeling that the house isn't working, a few inspiration photos, or a single problem to solve. Developing the idea with you is part of the work.

Are you architects?

No. Casa Forma is a residential design and planning studio, not a licensed architecture firm. When a project legally requires a licensed architect, engineer or contractor, we coordinate with appropriately licensed professionals and make clear who is responsible for what.

Can you work with a contractor I already have?

Yes. We often design and prepare plans for homeowners who already have a contractor, or who want design help before they choose one. Clear drawings make bids easier to compare.

Can I hire you just for plans or renderings?

Yes. You can hire us for a single piece, like a floor plan, a 3D rendering or finish selections, or for the full path from first idea to construction.

Do you handle permits?

For projects that need them, we prepare and coordinate permit drawings with the required licensed professionals and help manage plan check. Many interior remodels need simpler permits, and some need none.

Where do you work?

Los Angeles and surrounding communities. Ask us if you're unsure whether we cover your area.

How does pricing work?

It depends on scope. After a first conversation we send a clear proposal with a fixed fee or defined phases, so you know what each stage costs before we start.

Ready to talk through your project?

A 30-minute call about your home, your goals and your budget. No obligation.

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