--- title: "Matthew MacCaul Turner — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/matthew-maccaul-turner-pfvwus-pf~1954622969 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1954622969.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Matthew MacCaul Turner" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/87d3e58a0e4538b1_9345-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "14 Museum Way, San Francisco, California 94114, United States" latitude: 37.7587 longitude: -122.433 phone: "(415) 271-0151" website: http://maccaulturner.com rating: 4.7 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 476 last_updated: 2026-08-18 --- # Matthew MacCaul Turner Original Houzz profile: [Matthew MacCaul Turner](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/matthew-maccaul-turner-pfvwus-pf~1954622969) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Serves:** and Silicon Valley, as well as various projects around the country., San Francisco Bay Area, Wine Country - **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2013–2015), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Educated as an architect & trained as a high-end interior designer, Matthew has over 20 years experience designing fine residences & their furnishings. Specializing in challenging remodels, he has worked on freestanding homes and luxury high rises in Manhattan, Atlanta, Nice, and throughout the San Francisco Bay area. Adept in a range of styles & periods, Matthew believes in being true to the spirit of old buildings while creating, comfortable modern homes. “I believe in thoughtful, comprehensive design. Getting ideals on paper will avoid costly changes later in the field. I offer full service design from concept through execution, building great friendships along with beautiful homes.” ### Services Provided - Interior design - architectural design - art consultation - color consultation - custom furniture design ### Areas Served - and Silicon Valley - as well as various projects around the country. - San Francisco Bay Area - Wine Country ### Typical Job Cost \- $1,500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Matthew MacCaul Turner | | Address | 14 Museum Way, San Francisco, California 94114, United States | | Phone | (415) 271-0151 | | Website | http://maccaulturner.com | | Followers on Houzz | 476 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/MacCaul-Turner-Design/308591617113?ref\_type=bookmark ## Offers 10% Off for Houzz Users ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Matthew MacCaul Turner](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/matthew-maccaul-turner-pfvwus-pf~1954622969) - **Website:** http://maccaulturner.com - **Phone:** (415) 271-0151 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2013–2015), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 12 reviews** ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Todd Turner, Feb. 2018** > I've known Matthew my entire life and he's always had a strong design sensibility. I've seen his skill and taste evolve to a consummate professional architect and interior designer. I have visited several projects that display a wide range of styles. He's assisted me several times with my homes and the results were always perfect. He is highly recommended. **★ — Chris Dixon, March 2016** > I paid him $15,000 and he disappeared and won't respond to email, calls and texts. Tried contacting him many times over several months and no response. **★★★★★ — Lost Art Salon, Nov. 2014** > The first project we collaborated with Matthew MacCaul Turner was through the San Francisco Decorator Showhouse years ago. Matthew had asked us to collaborate with the art programing for a hallway and a central niche. Since then, we've worked with Matthew on several projects and have enjoyed his regular visits at Lost Art Salon. Matthew is always interested in new art collections we present and is always thinking about how our collection can be a resource for his current projects. His ability to mix ornate and Modern is stunning. And Matthew's sense of design and architecture allows him to work on projects from start to finish. And what else to say when a professional relationship turns into a great friendship! **★★★★★ — PJ, Aug. 2012** > Matthew created our lighting and floor plan transforming an ordinary space into a mix of modern and classic with pops of color. Matthew is extremely professional, incredibly talented and is well respected among his colleagues and industry professionals. I look forward to the chance to get to work with him again! **★★★★★ — amyzwicker, Feb. 2012** > Working closely with Matthew to select art for a client, I observed in action his exquisite taste, and the warm and easy relationship he has with his clients. I am a long time admirer of his style and thoughtful approach to interiors. I look forward to seeing him at the 2012 SF Designers Showcase. **★★★★★ — antjones, Feb. 2012** > I give Matthew my highest recommendation! He is creative, diligent, as well as patient. He took his time and listened to what was important to me, but also learned my tastes and helped lead me to some brilliant ideas that I would have never come to on my own. I will certainly use him in the future, and until then I'll keep loving and enjoying my hip retreat. Thanks Matthew! **★★★★★ — purecurls, Feb. 2012** > Planning and implementing the design of our children's bedrooms with Matthew was truly a pleasure. We are so thankful to Katherine Jacobus for recommending him. Marrying Matthew's sophisticated style with the contemporary ideals of the children was a perfect union for the start of the renovation plans. He met with all of us multiple times, the children included, to listen to our needs and wants. He encouraged us to bring our ideas to the planning process while at the same time staying true to the professional design principals that he is known for. The rooms turned out great and we can't thank Matthew enough for giving us what we were looking for. And...we are excited to work on our next project with him soon! **★★★★★ — khensley2008, Feb. 2012** > Matthew drew the plans that helped update my out-dated, eighties condo into the dramatic show-stopping penthouse it has become! He is professional and easy to work with. His ideas bring so much to a project. I highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — pamd01, Feb. 2012** > Matthew is an outstanding professional. I'm a real estate broker, and I've worked with several designers. I can honestly say that Matthew is one of the very best. Matthew's worked with many of my clients. He has excellent tastes and is truly organized and easy to work with. Matthew's done exceptional design work on The Designer Showcase houses, but is also capable of working with "real" homeowners. He is reliable, focused and very talented. I would highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — Kogarasu, Feb. 2012** > Having worked with Matthew for many years, we have been privileged to both experience firsthand his design talents and personal client-skills. He is personable, professional and an interior designer of considerable skill. Over the years, we have placed screen-paintings and other Japanese treasures in his clients' spaces and are always amazed by his diversity of style and his ability to blend items of various eras to create his own unique artistic vernacular while guiding his clients with the warmest of temperments. > > Price Crozer, VP, Imari Gallery in Sausalito, CA **★★★★★ — bal327, Feb. 2012** > Matthew Turner is what all of us want in a great designer: someone who listens to our desires and plans, offers expert advice yet willing to modify plans/ideas as circumstances change. He always searches for the best value for your money, offering alternative options at every turn. He keeps himself very current and knowledgeable, and his taste level is impeccable as evidenced from his portfolio and clientele. I was lucky that he was able to make time for my major remodel/fixer in Whitley Heights, Los Angeles. This is a charming 1920's home which had seen neglect and poor (zero) design over the years. We are slowly coaxing her back into the beauty she once was. I could never have done this without Matthew's expertise, advice and support. > When we are further along, I will post photos so everyone can marvel at the transformations wrought with his invaluable advice. I would not hesitate to recommend, or hire him again. **★★★★★ — David Duncan Livingston, Feb. 2012** > The design field has a wide range of talented folks, very few have Mathew's ability to create and detail interior architecture that blends so well with a rooms final feeling. His rooms have ethos and crafted with finesse. Mathew is the genuine item, a hidden gem in field where it is sometimes hard to vet the best. Professionally Mathew is of the highest standard and always pleasant to be around. ## Selected projects - [Classical Twist: A Modern Townhouse with Traditional Reference](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classical-twist-a-modern-townhouse-with-traditional-reference-pj-vj~17429) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2012-san-francisco-decorator-showcase-pj-vj~38224) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: "The Listening Room" my room for the 2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase was envisioned as a chic, eclectic lounge ideal for listening to music. The circle as a symbol of coming together (think campfire & drum circle), is a motif expressed throughout the room in many details. - [Hip Home and a Modern Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hip-home-and-a-modern-retreat-pj-vj~17415) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [The Luckiest Children](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-luckiest-children-pj-vj~31830) - Location: Lafayette, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: A 10 year old boy & a 12 year old girl convinced their parents to hire me to redesign their bedrooms. They were both very invovlved, and sophisticated beyond their years. I think these photos prove they got rooms appropriate for children, that will carry them in to young adulthood. - [Pac Heights Place](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pac-heights-place-pj-vj~182455) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Great White, Modern Nob Hill Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/great-white-modern-nob-hill-home-pj-vj~389628) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: "Great White: A New All-White Apartment on Nob Hill by Matthew MacCaul Turner Celebrates the Beauty of Restraint, Refinement and Exceptional Editing. It's a one-person reverie, light-filled and carefree. In Turner's hands, white offers pristine perfection. See the way California light glances across superb minimalism, creating patterns and sculpting interior architecture." - Diane Dorrans Saeks - [2008 San Francisco Decorator Showcase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2008-san-francisco-decorator-showcase-pj-vj~17422) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Hallways & elevators are moved through quickly. And when it comes to their design, they are often forgotten. However their large expanse of wall space is an opportunity to display artwork & collections. And who knows? With good art in place, you might discover that they are great places to linger. - [Petit Perfection](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/petit-perfection-pj-vj~22241) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Mill Valley Classic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-valley-classic-pj-vj~72101) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: Architecture by Heydt Designs. Architectural designs in colloboration with MacCaul Turner Designs - [2010 San Francisco Decorator Showcase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2010-san-francisco-decorator-showcase-pj-vj~19152) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [2014 San Francisco Decorator Showcase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2014-san-francisco-decorator-showcase-pj-vj~577430) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: For my fourth showcase room, an artist home studio, I found inspiration in the past. I sought out photographs of famous art studios of the 19th and 20th century occupied by artists like Brancusi, Picasso, and Giacometti. Studying the photographs of these artists’ personal ateliers formed my desire to create a space that captured that essence. I commissioned a painted floor, truly the largest work of art in the room. Wall covering was pealed off exposing the original crumbling plaster. The result… [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/matthew-maccaul-turner-pfvwus-pf~1954622969) ## Community Q&A **Q: The desk is simply beautiful. Would you share where you found it ?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: An antique dealer south of San Francisco that is now out of business :-( **Q: Tiles used in the shower** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you give me the details regarding all the tile used in this shower? Thank you! A: Waterworks **Q: Beautiful lamp, may I ask the source? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: http://www.thestylesaloniste.com/2013/11/great-white-new-all-white-apartment-on.html **Q: Walls. Is it a wallpaper and who is it by? So simple and beautiful. Tx** *(in Photo Questions)* A: That is actually the view! Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. **Q: granite** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name of the granite? i like the colors A: It is actually green/ grey. Costa Esmerelda **Q: What is the name of that bed frame** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I don't think it is still available --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*