A woman with dark hair, wearing a brown patterned top and jeans, standing in a bright, modern kitchen with white cabinets and wood accents. She is looking down at two young girls, one in a striped dress and the other in a white dress, who are playing with a small wooden stool and a white cloth on the floor. The kitchen has a window, potted plants, and minimal decor.

Home renovation planning for homeowners making decisions before construction begins.

We help you make clear design and layout decisions so you can build with confidence, not guesswork.

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A young girl in a white dress playing in a kitchen with a black dog lying on the wooden floor. Two adults are partially visible nearby, one in beige pants and the other in a green dress. The kitchen has white cabinets, black bar stools, and a white brick wall.

Most projects do not go wrong during construction. They go wrong in the decisions made before it starts.

We help you slow that phase down, clarify your options, and turn uncertainty into a clear plan you can build from.

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How It Works

  • We understand your project, goals, and where you are feeling stuck.

  • Based on your goals, budget, and timeline, we guide you through layouts, materials, and design-decisions before construction begins.

  • You move into construction knowing exactly what you want, with fewer surprises and costly mistakes.

“So happy to have met with Stefany, she was beyond helpful. I went in with one project/idea in mind and she helped me envision other options. We have started our project and look forward to continue to working together to finish this project and start another. Highly recommend this service!”
— Vanessa, Space Planning/Design Client

From Planning → Action

Real projects guided through pre-construction planning and design direction.

  • A modern kitchen with light gray cabinets, stainless steel microwave, white countertops, and wood-look flooring. Decor includes plants, a lamp, a small basket with lemons, and a rug.

    Completed ADU kitchen (Design direction + 3D planning)

  • Interior of a room under construction with unfinished drywall, debris on the floor, and construction materials, including a cardboard box and bags of insulation.

    ADU kitchen progress photo during the interior finishing stage (Design direction + 3D planning).

  • Garage undergoing renovation with exposed concrete floor, steel rebar grid, and partially removed wall with visible brick and wooden framing, ready for new flooring and wall installation.

    New slab pouring on ADU for proper moisture protection as recommended during consultation (Design direction + 3D planning).

  • Wooden framing structure for a building under construction in a residential area.

    Framing underway for this ADU project (Design direction + 3D planning).

  • Garage under construction with wooden framing and concrete floor, part of a house with pink and brick walls, outdoor lighting, and power lines in the sky.

    ADU taking shape during the construction phase (full service design + visualization).

  • A room under construction with drywall and insulation, plumbing pipes visible, and a concrete floor.

    ADU bathroom under construction after reworking the vanity and shower layout ((Design direction + 3D planning)).

  • Modern bathroom with a walk-in shower enclosed by glass, white subway tile walls, and a white vanity with a mirror. Potted plant on a stool and a beige rug on the light tile floor.

    Completed ADU bathroom (Design direction + 3D planning).

  • A construction site showing a building under construction with a chicken wire mesh exterior, a window, and a white door.

    ADU exterior taking shape during construction phase (Design direction + 3D planning).

  • A beige house with a white front door, two windows, and a grassy yard under a clear blue sky.

    Completed garage-to-ADU transformation (Design direction + 3D planning).

  • View from a living room into a kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, and a tile floor. There is a glass vase on the counter and a brown leather couch partially visible in the foreground.

    Existing kitchen layout before assessing expansion, reworking flow, storage, and appliance placement (1:1 Renovation Consultation).

  • A room under construction with exposed framing and a window. There is a washing machine wrapped in plastic, a small heater or appliance, a stepladder, and construction tools and materials on the unfinished floor.

    Kitchen expansion in progress (1:1 Renovation Consultation).

  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets, black handles, and a marble floor. There are stainless steel appliances, including a stove and microwave, and a white countertop with dishes and kitchen items. A window with blinds is behind the countertop, and a gray upholstered chair is at a white table with paper towels and water bottles on it.

    Expanded kitchen in the final phase after space planning consultation (1:1 Renovation Consultation).

  • Interior of a room under construction with exposed wooden framing and insulation in the ceiling, partially finished walls, and construction materials on the floor.

    ADU construction in progress (Design direction + 3D planning).

  • Construction of a small room with insulation and wooden framing, a small window, and plumbing pipes visible.

    Framing underway for this ADU bathroom after floor plan revisions (Design direction + 3D planning).

  • Interior view of a room under construction, showing unfinished walls with insulation and drywall, a small window, and construction tools on the floor.

    ADU bathroom taking shape during the construction and inspection phase (Design direction + 3D planning).

  • A corner of a bathroom with a tiled wall and a patterned floor. The wall has large gray tiles, and the floor has small hexagonal tiles. Blue painter's tape is applied along the base of the wall and on a piece of gray stone tile.

    ADU shower design incorporating our recommended materials (Design direction + 3D planning).

  • A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wall niche with a black bottle, a white toilet, a potted plant, a pink towel hanging on a black hook, and a decorative rug on the floor.

    Completed ADU bathroom designed by House by Ortega (full service design + visualization)

  • Modern bathroom with white vanity, round mirror, black light fixture, small window, beige towel, woven basket, soap dispenser, and faucet.

    Completed ADU bathroom (Design direction + 3D planning).

  • An unfinished room under construction with white walls, missing fixtures, and construction tools including a ladder, red buckets, and a circular ceiling cover on the floor.

    Construction progress reflecting the approved floor plan and layout (Design direction + 3D planning).

  • A clean, modern kitchen with white cabinets, a window above the sink, and a patterned rug on light wood flooring.

    Completed ADU kitchen (Design direction + 3D planning)

  • White kitchen cabinets above a stove with a gray countertop. There is a utensil holder with wooden and black utensils on the counter and two black containers on a wooden tray. The cabinets have silver handles and a range hood is visible.

    Completed ADU kitchen (Design direction + 3D planning)

  • Interior view of a room with a closed white door with a silver doorknob, gold-colored wall, and a ceiling vent.

    Original laundry room wall before it was removed for space optimization (1:1 Renovation Consultation).

  • Room under renovation with a ladder, exposed wiring, and a hole in the upper wall for installation.

    Wall removed and back opening closed for better utilization of the space, following our space planning consultation (1:1 Renovation Consultation).

When you work with House by Ortega, you are not just hiring a design consultant. You are getting structured guidance through one of the most important phases of your home project — the decisions that happen before construction begins.

This is not surface-level design. It is planning that helps you avoid costly mistakes and move forward with clarity.

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“I recently worked with House by Ortega on an ADU conversion, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. They were invaluable to me, especially given my lack of knowledge in construction in general and limited time and patience. Not only did I feel very connected to the project without having to invest a lot of my own time, but their expertise gave me peace of mind throughout the process.

From the start, they demonstrated genuine passion for their work and offered valuable advice. A great example was the initial layout of the unit, even though I had hired an architect for this phase, they provided insightful recommendations and adjustments even before I fully engaged them, which immediately made me comfortable with their expertise.

I trusted Stefany completely with the color choices, bathroom design, living space, and all the finishing touches. She balanced tasteful design with affordability, which was important since this ADU will be a rental. Overall, they made a complex and important project feel manageable and enjoyable, and I highly recommend their services.”
— Bernie, ADU Conversion Client

Ready to plan your renovation the right way?

Stop guessing and start making clear decisions before construction begins. Whether you are renovating a kitchen, bathroom, ADU, or addition, we help you build a plan you can move forward with confidently.

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