--- title: "Claire Taylor Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/claire-taylor-design-pfvwus-pf~1260374658 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1260374658.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Claire Taylor Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d0b375fe09de959a_4497-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Berkeley, California 94708, United States" phone: "(510) 704-3243" website: http://www.clairetaylordesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 44 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 31 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Claire Taylor Design Original Houzz profile: [Claire Taylor Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/claire-taylor-design-pfvwus-pf~1260374658) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Berkeley, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, Berkeley, Richmond, Alameda, Martinez, Hercules, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Albany, Orinda, Pinole, Moraga, Emeryville, El Sobrante, Piedmont, Tiburon, North Richmond, East Richmond Heights, Bayview, Alameda County, Berkeley Hills, Claremont Berkeley, East Bay, Elmwood Berkeley, Gourmet Ghetto Berkeley, Marin County, North Bay - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (44 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2018–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - Offers Custom Work A warm welcome! Based in Berkeley and serving the San Fransico Bay Area, Claire Taylor Design is a British-born, full-service interior design and architectural color studio, specializing in warm, luxurious, creative, European-inspired interiors. With a cohort of trusted partners, I work in collaboration with clients, architects, contractors, cabinet makers and artists to craft inviting, well-functioning and thoughtful spaces. I always look towards my clients and the bones of their space for creative vision - my first question is usually "how do you want to feel in your space?" From initial concept and space-planning to desiging custom kitchens, bathrooms and curating furnishings and art, I handle every detail of the design process with meticulous care. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Bedroom Design - Living Room Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Entry Design - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Project Management - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - 3D Rendering - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Drafting - Custom Table - Handicap-Accessible Design - Custom Beds - Custom Storage - Decluttering - Garage Design - Garage Storage ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Hayward - Berkeley - Richmond - Alameda - Martinez - Hercules - El Cerrito - Lafayette - Albany - Orinda - Pinole - Moraga - Emeryville - El Sobrante - Piedmont - Tiburon - North Richmond - East Richmond Heights - Bayview - Alameda County - Berkeley Hills - Claremont Berkeley - East Bay - Elmwood Berkeley - Gourmet Ghetto Berkeley - Marin County - North Bay ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 75,000 $5,000 - 75,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Claire Taylor Design | | Address | Berkeley, California 94708, United States | | Phone | (510) 704-3243 | | Website | http://www.clairetaylordesign.com | | License Number | BL-004993 | | Followers on Houzz | 31 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/clairetaylordesign/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-taylor-1b359a13/ - Blog — www.clairetaylordesign.com - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/claire\_taylor\_design/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Claire Taylor Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/claire-taylor-design-pfvwus-pf~1260374658) - **Website:** http://www.clairetaylordesign.com - **Phone:** (510) 704-3243 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Professional Diploma in Architectural Interior Design, The Interior Design School, London. - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2018–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [澤山塾&The Interior Design School London](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/澤山塾andthe-interior-design-school-london-pfvwjp-pf~1830407413) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 44 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 4.9 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Brenda Lowe, Sept. 2026** > We hired Claire Taylor to renovate a very dark, narrow and outdated kitchen and bathroom. Claire has the gift of listening to our ideas and then elevated them into something more beautiful and functional than we expected. We learn to trust her instincts and recommendations. During a renovation, there is always the "unexpected" and Claire is quite adaptable and came up with ingenious solutions. She helped us stay within budget while still enhancing the appearance of both rooms. > She's a joy to work with and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. **★★★★★ — Barbra, June 2026** > We worked with Claire on a paint selection project. She was easy to work with, excellent listener and came up with great suggestions. Would definitely use her again. **★★★★★ — wendydraper, May 2026** > We were thrilled to find such an efficient, knowledgeable and lovely person to work with in solving our paint color dilemma for our living room and dining room. We spent approximately an hour with Claire and her extensive sample color books, etc and settled on a combination of four different colors for the rooms. We are extremely happy with the transition to this new choice of colors. We would highly recommend Claire for her expertise with paint color.. **★★★★★ — Lisa Hanson, May 2026** > Claire was so fantastic, she came to our home for a color consultation and suggested a color combination for our exterior house paint that we would never have arrived at on our own. We wanted something fun and a little different, and she managed to come up with two shades of white and a purple we loved that looks both fun and elegant. We've gotten SO MANY compliments from both neighbors and passersby! **★★★★★ — aly, May 2026** > Claire was a total dream to work with. I've never painted a house or chosen exterior colors. Claire was such an incredible support, and I can't believe how good the house looks. Claire makes the process so fun and easy. She came to the house with colors, swatches, and, most importantly, she was able to get a feel for my personality and vision. She gave me scheme options and helped me think of combos that would have never occurred to me. Highly recommend working with her! **★★★★★ — A. McPharlin, May 2026** > We are so pleased we hired Claire to help us choose interior paint for our new home. The results are beautiful! Her process is thorough, professional, and intuitive. She is easy to talk to and responsive to our input. We considered winging it on our own, and I'm so glad we chose Claire's expertise. **★★★★★ — Julie Swenson, May 2026** > I'm super happy with the exterior colors Clair helped me pick, and so are my neighbors! During her initial visit and assessment, she got to know me, understand what I was looking for, and then provided color options that fit my personality and what I was looking for. She is very easy to work with, full of encouragement, engaging, responsive, and of course expert in her field. I would recommend Claire any time. **★★★★★ — deanie, April 2026** > claire was a great consultant. She had definite ideas but also really listened to what we wanted/preferred. And she directed us to great resources for lighting fixtures as well as paint and wallpaper. And we enjoyed working with her. Very cordial and easy to work with. **★★★★★ — HU-19387869, Feb. 2026** > Claire Taylor was absolutely wonderful helping me pick out just the right colors, as well as other design elements, tile layout, furniture layout, even small details like recommendations on baseboards. She clearly is an expert and has amazing insight and design sense, I highly recommend her services.:) **★★★★★ — Naomi Starkman, Dec. 2025** > Claire Taylor is not only a terrific interior designer, she's also a thoughtful and creative thinker. She is extremely positive and solutions-oriented, never giving up, even in tough situations, like a tricky living room floor plan or tight, small spaces. She sees the whole picture so that an entire space comes together and also spots small and big details, from lighting to furniture and accent details and goes the distance to follow up, offer ideas, and patiently fielding changes while offering helpful suggestions. > > Claire has helped design three spaces I've lived in and each time has provided a level of detail and knowledge that goes above and beyond. I've called on her for many, many details and every single recommendation has been gold. > > She has both the brass tacks knowledge of what will work, and also a natural ease about her that makes her a delight to work with. From bathroom fixtures to bedroom layouts and beyond, Claire is a real pro and lovely to work with! I can't recommend her highly enough. **★★★★★ — Rachael Friedman, Dec. 2025** > Claire is extraordinary in so many ways. She is kind and gentle and laid back, and just an all around lovely person to be with. She happens to also have mad design skills. As an artist herself, Claire has a discerning, creative eye. She approaches design with warmth and eclecticism -- not at all prescribed or generic, but with a more natural flare, taking into account how one actually lives comfortably in a home. She is thoughtful and earnest, and looks for ways to save money and time. I would trust Claire with any design decision, big or small! **★★★★★ — Joanna Michler, Dec. 2025** > The fantastic results from Claire’s one-hour color consultation at my house outsized the investment we made in her services. Before coming to the house she studied photos of our house, art and furniture - and came prepared with several color schemes to view in the space. The end result is stunning - tying all the rooms together in a way that highlights the natural light, outdoor surroundings, and architectural features of the rooms. I highly recommend her services. ## Selected projects - [Sonoma Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sonoma-farmhouse-pj-vj~2742354) - Location: Occidental, CA - Photos: 27 - Description: Set in 67 acres of land, a full scale remodel and a new addition helped to create this now beautiful modern farmhouse in Occidental, Sonoma. From floor finishes, to tile, to paint colors, to wallpaper, to plumbing fixtures, to lighting and furniture... this project is the works and the proud owners couldn't be happier! - [Amsterdam to Berkeley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/amsterdam-to-berkeley-pj-vj~2862001) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 21 - Description: Beautiful remodel for a family of four. Classic and elegant with muted but warm neutral architectural and interior finishes creating a canvas for quirky, colorful accents for furniture, accessories and lighting. - [London Edwardian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/london-edwardian-pj-vj~2742343) - Location: London, UK - Photos: 22 - Description: This project was a full scale remodel of an old house whose charm and character had been ripped out in the 1970's. So we decided to put it all back in, modernize and knock a wall or two down and create an en-suite bathroom. These are the results. - [Cape Cod Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cape-cod-beauty-pj-vj~6459300) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: Classic Cape Cod style house in need of modernization reflecting the eclectic, colorful and artistic style of its owners. - [Old house, new bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-house-new-bathroom-pj-vj~6027640) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: This is a super fresh and airy Jack and Jill bathroom remodel on a budget. This project required careful planning - the client didn't want to scrimp on fixtures but was OK with budget tile. Literally everything was replaced but all the plumbing stayed in the same position. A contrast grout added character to a clean, white palette. Take a look at the before photos! - [Restaurant/Concept Private Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/restaurant-concept-private-dining-room-pj-vj~6457658) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Anaviv's Table is a professional chef-owned catering company in the Bay Area. Their tasting room and communal private dining space needed an upgrade to provide a more intimate, classy space that reflected their brand and quality while providing their many clients with a more sumptuous tasting and private dining experience. Kirsten Piroth, artist, provided custom artwork for this space and we collaborated as an interior design team to create an inviting, warm and welcoming dining room. - [English Style Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-style-kitchen-pj-vj~6791688) - Location: Albany, CA - Photos: 11 - [Claremont Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/claremont-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~7317800) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: A total bathroom remodel for what was a once beautiful but now dated bathroom in the Claremont area of Berkeley, CA. A sleek, mnimalist and contemporary space with custom double vanity (no hardware). We made a huge walk in shower with a frameless shower screen, put in a horizontal slot drain and replaced the existing small square window in the shower with a long, vertical, reeded glass panel letting in more daylight right where you need it. - [East Bay Hills Gem](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-bay-hills-gem-pj-vj~7315865) - Location: Berkeley, California - Photos: 5 - Description: My client wanted to create a cozy, comforting and bright guest bedroom to flow with the timeless feel of her view home in the Berkeley Hills. Previously her son's bedroom, this upgrade was a joy to create from start to finish and her guests are super happy too! - [North Berkeley Nook Refresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-berkeley-nook-refresh-pj-vj~2761313) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: This little nook off the kitchen, behind a pony wall, was originally remodelled as a family breakfast nook with a sweeping bay view. Their well planned kitchen already includes a breakfast bar at the island unit. This freed up the nook to maximize their space and use it as a TV and chill out area for their family plus dog! It was tight, but the space works well and the owners are thrilled! - [Berkeley Hills Living Room Refresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkeley-hills-living-room-refresh-pj-vj~2761308) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Having extensively renovated their Berkeley Mediterranean designed by Studio G+S Architects, this family decided it was high time to modernize their furnishings and accessories to flow with the new look of their house. - [Berkeley Traditional View Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkeley-traditional-view-home-pj-vj~2761295) - Location: Kensington, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: This young family needs interiors help with their beautiful new home, an Elizabeth Behrens traditional view home. Spacious living and dining rooms with period details, they have little furniture to fill it! ​ Here are some design boards with scaled drawings showing furniture layout and selections. Photos coming soon! - [BERKELEY FAMILY HOME - PUTTING THE LOVE BACK IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkeley-family-home-putting-the-love-back-in-pj-vj~7135242) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: My clients bought this family house which was a budget friendly flip. Having much of it's soul and character ripped out, they are keen to put some love back in. These concept design boards are hopefully a great start. - [Berkeley Rental Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkeley-rental-revival-pj-vj~6722862) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 5 - [Alameda Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alameda-elegance-pj-vj~6785246) - Location: Alameda, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: A huge house fire destroyed this previously beautiful Mediterranean revival home in Alameda. I'm working to recreate a warm, transitional, cozy and elegant interior with clients who love to entertain extended family and friends. - [1915 Edwardian Gem](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1915-edwardian-gem-pj-vj~7129257) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 1 - [Bernal Heights Basement Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bernal-heights-basement-remodel-pj-vj~2761291) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: I worked on a basement remodel for this cute house in a residential neighborhood in Southeastern San Francisco. The remodel includes a bathroom, studio and laundry/utility room - the lovely lady that owns this space is a busy exec with little time! Direction and advice was needed to organize and kit out the laundry room, some closets, suggest finishes, fixtures, lighting and a color scheme for the new space. Outside living room and studio furniture to follow. Photos coming soon! - [Hands-On! Berkeley (Retail Maker Space)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hands-on-berkeley-retail-maker-space-pj-vj~2801965) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Maker space for kids in Berkeley - opened January 2018! - [North Berkeley Basement Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-berkeley-basement-addition-pj-vj~6722819) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: This family were ready for a basement addition to their bungalow, creating a master bedroom plus ensuite bathroom, a family/chill out room, extra bedroom and laundry area. Photos coming soon! - [Magical Mediterranean Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magical-mediterranean-living-room-pj-vj~6584942) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Dramatic architecture called for an elegant and classy look for this Mediterranean living room in the Berkeley Hills. An understated, warm and neutral color palette, using soft velvet textures and leather make this large space both inviting and sociable. [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/claire-taylor-design-pfvwus-pf~1260374658) ## Ideabooks - [Undermount Tubs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/182009842/list/undermount-tubs) — 1 idea - [Carol's kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/160928274/list/carol-s-kitchen) — 12 ideas - [Beautiful Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137337128/list/beautiful-interiors) — 61 ideas - [Galley kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115058877/list/galley-kitchen) — 51 ideas - [Euclid Ave](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124141230/list/euclid-ave) — 59 ideas - [Carol's Upstairs Hallway Wallpaper](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165340901/list/carol-s-upstairs-hallway-wallpaper) — 10 ideas - [Entry Way](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159626105/list/entry-way) — 7 ideas - [Carol's Stair Pendants](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165339484/list/carol-s-stair-pendants) — 6 ideas - [Carol's Outdoor Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165340441/list/carol-s-outdoor-lighting) — 11 ideas - [Euclid Garden](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120110277/list/euclid-garden) — 22 ideas - [Vincente Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162716613/list/vincente-master-bedroom) — 2 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154091033/list/wish-list) — 8 ideas - [Euclid Shower Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128536791/list/euclid-shower-room) — 20 ideas - [Capistrano Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145461890/list/capistrano-living-room) — 3 ideas - [Claire Taylor Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65890492/list/claire-taylor-design) — 35 ideas - [Library/Reading Nook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126406087/list/library-reading-nook) — 1 idea - [Berkeley Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121979857/list/berkeley-project) — 1 idea - [Bob & Naomi's Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119326158/list/bob-naomi-s-living-room) — 5 ideas [See all 18 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/clairetaylordesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: where is the side table from?** *(in Photo Questions)* would like to know name and brand of side table. thanks A: Hi it’s the foldable tray table from DWR. **Q: What is the wall color used i the dining room?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi this is Benjamin Moore's Newburyport Blue. **Q: Wallpaper** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the wallpaper from? A: Hi Laura, it's from Papermint in Paris, France. **Q: What a beautiful room!** *(in Photo Questions)* Open, airy, yet it looks cozy! A: Thank you! What a compliment :) **Q: Hi. What are the trim/wall/ceiling colors? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* curious A: Hi Mr. Schmendrick The walls are Benjamin Moore’s Decorators White and trim is Chantilly Lace. **Q: what is the flooring in this house?** *(in Photo Questions)* I’m looking for flooring for the entire house and I love this one. A: Hello there! Here's a link to the flooring I used for the Sonoma Farmhouse project. http://duchateau.com/departments/flooring/chateau-natural --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*