--- title: "Matt Dougan Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/matt-dougan-design-pfvwus-pf~218430085 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~218430085.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Matt Dougan Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ff0395a7012d6aea_7520-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Sedona, Arizona 86351, United States" latitude: 34.7784 longitude: -111.7851 phone: "(310) 997-5757" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 151 last_updated: 2026-08-19 --- # Matt Dougan Design Original Houzz profile: [Matt Dougan Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/matt-dougan-design-pfvwus-pf~218430085) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Sedona, AZ - **Serves:** Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Flagstaff, Paradise Valley, West Sedona, Sedona, Big Park, Lake Montezuma, Cornville, Albuquerque, Arizona, Aspen, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood Los Angeles, calabasas, California, Colorado, Culver City, Dallas, del mar, Denver, Encinitas, Hollywood, Houston, Jackson Hole, Los Angeles, malibu, Montana, Nationwide, New Mexico, New York City, North Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Palm springs, Rimrock, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa fe, Santa Monica, Seattle, Studio City, Taos, Texas, Topanga, Universal City, Village of Oak Creek (Big Park - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves With over 29 years of experience in Architecture, Building, and Interior Design, I specialize in crafting unique and functional spaces, from Luxury Custom Homes to Commercial and Hospitality environments to small projects everything from bathroom and kithcen remodels to a new patio, deck or landscape design and installation / build. My work spans the entire design process, from initial concept sketches and renderings to detailed construction plan documents. Whether it’s a new home, a home remodel, a restaurant, or a retail space, I am passionate about creating designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical. In a constantly evolving design world, I am dedicated to pushing boundaries and achieving that perfect balance of form and function. My goal is for every client to feel a sense of excitement as they see their vision brought to life and to know that the design is exactly what they envisioned. I am based in Tucson, Arizona but travel all over the state and The Western and Southwestern U.S for projects. Let’s create something extraordinary together. Contact me at mbdougan@gmail.com or 310 997 5757. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Drafting - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Attic Conversion - Basement Design - Tiny House Construction - Deck Design - Garage Design - Site Preparation - Landscape Plans - Modular Home Additions - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Home Gym Design & Construction - Rooftop Deck Installation - Dock Design & Construction - 3D Home Design - Architectural design & planning - Custom Home - Custom Home Design - Design Consultation - Home Remodel Plans - Site Planning - restaurant design ### Areas Served - Phoenix - Tucson - Scottsdale - Flagstaff - Paradise Valley - West Sedona - Sedona - Big Park - Lake Montezuma - Cornville - Albuquerque - Arizona - Aspen - Bel Air - Beverly Hills - Brentwood Los Angeles - calabasas - California - Colorado - Culver City - Dallas - del mar - Denver - Encinitas - Hollywood - Houston - Jackson Hole - Los Angeles - malibu - Montana - Nationwide - New Mexico - New York City - North Hollywood - Pacific Palisades - Palm springs - Rimrock - San Diego - San Francisco - Santa fe - Santa Monica - Seattle - Studio City - Taos - Texas - Topanga - Universal City - Village of Oak Creek (Big Park ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 5,000,000 $100,000 - 5,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Matt Dougan Design | | Address | Sedona, Arizona 86351, United States | | Phone | (310) 997-5757 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 151 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdougandesign/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Matt Dougan Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/matt-dougan-design-pfvwus-pf~218430085) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (310) 997-5757 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - hgtv Spanish Global Design Feature. http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/spanish-inspired-design-ideas/pictures/index.htmlHouzz.com Best Service Award - AIA, ASID, AIBD - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [Designer Society of America](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/designer-society-of-america-pfvwus-pf~562582915) - [AIBD - American Institute of Building Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aibd-american-institute-of-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1544540709) - [ASID Arizona North](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-arizona-north-pfvwus-pf~790120772) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Shane Ettestad, Dec. 2018** > My wife and I have known Matt for a few decades now. We've toured several of his custom homes in the Sedona area and fell in love with his old world design charm. So when it came time to go through a major remodel of our 4,200 sq ft home in Peoria, AZ in 2008 is was very easy to make the decision of whom would design it and ensure no details were overlooked throughout the build process. Every room was a total makeover. And some were completely transformational like our kitchen and bar "The Red Velvet Lounge". In addition to the design, Matt helped source affordable, custom furniture, unique light fixtures and many more items. He also helped find the right craftsman to install the puzzle-like real rock walls, fabricate much of our wood work inside and pergola outside from raw wood materials. We were more than happy with the final outcome. **★★★★★ — Bella Arte Builders, July 2014** > I have used Matt for both personal and business designs, and he has always been a pleasure to work with. He has a unique perspective on home design which allows his clients to elevate both the aesthetic appeal of the project along with intelligently maximizing the use of space. I recommend Matt without reservation. **★★★★★ — bardstwn, July 2014** > Matt was hired to design plans for our home in Sedona, Arizona as well as see the project through. We are contemporary thinking people, love unusual designs with a "Wow" factor. Matt accomplished this while still working under a green intent. **★★★★★ — sutama3, July 2014** > Matt completed the initial design, building massing, and architectural theme for a mixed use creek front project that included hospitality, commercial, and restaurant components. > > He brilliantly designed the project to blend into its environment by using local stone and other materials while at the same time creating consumer interest and intrigue. > > Matt Dougan routinely met deadlines and was an incredible member of the design team. **★★★★★ — wrella, July 2014** > Amazing architect who has wonderful ability to listen and create > a home that you could only have dreamed of. > His talent for putting it on paper and following through to make > sure you get the home you've designed is a rare find! > We thank you Matt, > Wendy,Peter&Alina Rella **★★★★★ — Wendy Neiland Rella, July 2014** > Matt has designed us a home come true in Sedona AZ. > He has made something that could have been stressful > lots of fun! Matt has a wonderful gift of communication and > listening to what the home owners wants and need. > He is a rare find in the technology driven world. > He has created our home into artwork with pen and paper > which we will proudly dispay for a lifetime. > > Thank Matt, > Wendy, Peter & Alina Rella ## Selected projects - [California Wine Country Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-wine-country-farmhouse-pj-vj~7877233) - Location: Sonoma, CA - Photos: 4 - [Desert Rustic Modern House Tucson, AZ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/desert-rustic-modern-house-tucson-az-pj-vj~6278345) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 4 - Description: I am a fan of the graffiti art you see on the sides of the train boxcars & I painted an abstract piece a year ago with that in mind. I utilized vibrant colors in my painting in abstract style you see in graffiti. I thought " I would to have that on the outside of a house. "Why not paint the stucco with my abstract art?" So, for my Tucson, AZ clients I decided to present two versions, one with the graffiti painted on the Stucco in vivid colors to honor the The Tucson Old Barrio with it's vivid co… - [Mariposa Restaurant](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mariposa-restaurant-pj-vj~1120213) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 26 - Description: This is the new Mariposa Restuarant designed by Matt Dougan in a Rustic Industrial Modern style with touches of the southwest with Stucco, Stone and rusted metal that evokes the red stone and rusted iron hues of the Rock in the mountains and Canyons surrounding Sedona, Arizona. \#customrestaurantdesign \#rustediron \#modernrustic \#modern \#indeustrialmodern \#mattdougandesign - [Rustic Barn style home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-barn-style-home-pj-vj~7687521) - Location: Jackson, WY - Photos: 3 - [Sonoran Desert Rustic Modern home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sonoran-desert-rustic-modern-home-pj-vj~7668790) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 3 - Description: This is a Conceptual Design for a Sonoran Desert Rustic Modern home. This home is designed to be one with the Sonoran Desert site on which it will lie from thea angles of the home and it's roofline to mimic the mountains to the natural finishes of Rusted metal and Stone that tie it to the land on which it will sit and aid it in weathering the climate of the environment. - [Santa Fe Meets Spanish Hacienda in a Private Luxury Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-fe-meets-spanish-hacienda-in-a-private-luxury-estate-pj-vj~179121) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 21 - Description: This is a Private Luxury Estate in the Red rocks of Sedona, Arizona USA. The home was designed and built for a Physician, his wife and extended family from the East Coast and consists of a Main home and Garage with detached guest Casita and Studio buildings. The style is a unique blend of Santa Fe and traditional Spanish Hacienda Aesthetics or as I like to call it it "Rustic Elegance". This home has beautiful handwork everywhere one looks from reclaimed antique French oak flooring to handmade an… - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~6600904) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 52 - Description: This is an Sedona, Arizona Modern Farmhouse style home designed by Matt Dougan. The home was built for 1.2 million and sold in March 2021 for just under 4.1 million. The home has traditional elements of an old Farmhouse such as covered porches with post and beam architecture, batten / board siding , stone and brick fireplaces, metal roofing and a detached guest house studio cottage down near the creek on the property. \#modernfarmhouse \#farmhouse \#arizonafarmhouse - [Desert / Santa Fe Modern Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/desert-santa-fe-modern-home-pj-vj~1270684) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 13 - Description: This is a custom Desert /Santa Fe Modern home designed by Matt Dougan \#desertmodern \#santafe \#LAarchitecture \#Calstyle \#modernarchitecture \#LAStyle \#santafemodern \#palmsprings \#desertarchitecture \#custompool \#pools \#desertlandscape \#landscapedesign \#pooldesign \#poolandspa \#malibu \#joshuatree \#sedonaarchitecture \#santafearchitecture \#santafe \#tucsonaz \#tubacaz \#phoenixaz \#scottsdaleaz \#modernsantafestyle \#arizonaarchitecture - [Sedona Zen Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sedona-zen-residence-pj-vj~345366) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 7 - Description: This home was designed in a transitional theme with hints of Santa Fe, Rustic, Adobe, Palm Springs, LA and Asian and rustic mountain style architecture. The use of yellow worked well in this home as the color played well off of the warm toned rock both interior and exterior. One of the main features is the large reflection pool and water feature at the base of the greatroom windows and you can see the view it looks out upon reflected in the windows. \#santafestyle \#zen \#adobe \#customhome \#Calstyl… - [Mountain Ranch Mid Century Modern Custom home design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-ranch-mid-century-modern-custom-home-design-pj-vj~7362137) - Location: Flagstaff, AZ - Photos: 4 - Description: This is a Modern Mountain Ranch styled home I ahve designed for a client in Northern Arizona with Sweeping Mountain Views. The home has the lines of a Mid -Century Modern home with the sweeping main gable and with Touches of Rustic Mountain design with Exterior Finishes of Stone , barnwood, post and beams and rusted metal siding. - [Sedona Hilltop Inn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sedona-hilltop-inn-pj-vj~2033607) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 5 - Description: I designed this recent complete exterior renovation with a new lobby a new room and new storage and laundry addition and exterior facade makeover to upgrade the Motel to current trends in Modern Southwestern design. Construction was completed by Wesfork Construction Sedona, AZ - [Sonoran Desert Weekend getaway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sonoran-desert-weekend-getaway-pj-vj~7566977) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 1 - [Custom Designed Rustic Elegant Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-designed-rustic-elegant-residence-pj-vj~2816485) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 12 - Description: This is a Custom designed home in the style of The European homes that are slightly rustic, but have elegant touches like venetian plaster walls and stone walled gardens with lush vegetation. This is a style that works well in the southwestern U.S. areas like Southern California, Arizona and New mexico . Timeless.... - [European Elegance meets Southwest Rustic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/european-elegance-meets-southwest-rustic-pj-vj~622714) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 7 - Description: This is a home that evokes the rusticity of the Southwestern U.S with Elgant European styled touches for a European couple. - [Rusted steel wrapped Modern Airbnb Studio Residence units in Sedona, Az](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rusted-steel-wrapped-modern-airbnb-studio-residence-units-in-sedona-az-pj-vj~6272704) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 4 - Description: Rusted Steel Clad Airbnb Studio Residences This is my concept for a client that wants to build 4 Airbnb units on a lot that is tight for space but can be well utilized by building 3 of the units up on steel posts with parking underneath & a 4th unit at ground level for ADA access. I will wrap it all in Rusted metal panels similar to what I did for the Mariposa Restaurant in Sedona, AZ. This accomplishes several things 1. It meets the Sedona Exterior color codes & the rusted metal is complimentar… - [New Sedona Heights, Sedona, AZ Custom home design and construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-sedona-heights-sedona-az-custom-home-design-and-construction-pj-vj~6133443) - Location: Sedona, AZ - Photos: 6 - Description: The construction of this Custom home I designed for clients from Georgia on their property in Sedona, Arizona was completed by Westfork construction with Rick and Randy Morris. I designed it in a mix of desert modern / rustic and northern new mexico style with the metal roof. I wish we didn't have to do a front entry Garage as I don't like seeing the garage doors in the front elevation and prefer to put them around back or at least on the side. This lot did not have enough room in the constructi… - [A Modern Rustic Home design for Jerome, Arizona](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-modern-rustic-home-design-for-jerome-arizona-pj-vj~6031833) - Location: Jerome, AZ - Photos: 2 - Description: One of my Current Architectural Design projects. This is a custom home design for a clients' home to be built in Jerome, Arizona. The town is an old mining town and has that industrial rustic vibe, to which I am basing this design style. We are using rusted metal, stone and form board siding as exterior finishes and for a modern and unique touch will have a carved wood door with round sidelights. You can see the 3d render along with the first hand drawn front elevation I worked up for this home.… - [Modern "Industrial Farmhouse" in Texas Hill Country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-industrial-farmhouse-in-texas-hill-country-pj-vj~6600684) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 1 - Description: Matt Dougan has designed this exterior concept for an Austin, Texas client to be built in the hill country outside of Austin. Some Traditional materials will be utilized such as the Hill country limestone and rustic oak beams in the interior vaulted ceilings. to lend a more modern feel and to lend to minimal upkeep on the exterior a rusted metal roof and porch post and beams made from reclaimed vintage steel I-beams will be utilized. - [Interior concept for an Industrial modern rustic style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-concept-for-an-industrial-modern-rustic-style-home-pj-vj~5872477) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: My Interior Concept for an Urban Loft Style Home bedroom for a client in the Southwestern U.S. An Eclectic style combining industrial, Modern, Rustic and Southwestern adobe style. I want to go with something counterpoint to the all white and grey tones popular today and give some color and warmth. \#loftstyle \#southwest \#interiordesign \#interiors \#architect \#architecturedesign \#architecturalvisualization \#interiordesign \#modernarchitecture \#design \#rustic \#LA \#architecture\_hunter \#architecture \#d… - [Santa Barbara transitional home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-barbara-transitional-home-pj-vj~508061) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 13 - Description: This is a Design project I completed where we took a home and completely gutted and renovated the entire home inside and out, transforming it completely from a drab standard no frills home to an outstanding Santa Barbara design for the Ettestad Family. [See all 29 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/matt-dougan-design-pfvwus-pf~218430085) ## Ideabooks - [matthew\_dougan's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26360274/list/matthew-dougan-s-ideas) — 45 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107593433/list/wish-list) — 24 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/matthew-dougan) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the approximate cost of a garage door like this?** *(in Photo Questions)* Single door for a 2-car garage? A: Hi Susan, Here is a link to Guaranteed doors who do serve Sedona. On the page at the link it gives the cottonwood and sedona phone number. These guys have done the garage doors on several of my Sedona homes and they can get the rustic metal garage doors. Here is the link: https://www.guaranteeddoor.com/garage-doors Hope this helps. Matt **Q: What color and product is the wall here?** *(in Photo Questions)* calming and intense at the same time. Lovely! A: Hi Liz, I think I know that color as well. Have fun! **Q: Beautiful house, love the chandelier! Do you know where it is from?** *(in Photo Questions)* This light would look great in my new dining room. Would love to know where you got it if you could share the information. Thank you! A: Hello Kerris, Thank you for the compliment on this home. The lighting is from Laurel Foundry out of their modern Farmhouse collection. You can no longer get this particular model, but you can get one very similar which is their Shayla model either direct from Laurel foundry or thru Wayfair. Note: if you get the Shayla model, to get this exact look you would have to remove the candlesticks so that the bulbs sit directly on the ring. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Matt Dougan **Q: fireplace question** *(in Design Dilemma)* We want to either paint this stone white or replace with something like the picture attached. (We want it all white). Has anyone ever painted this type of stone? Or do you think it’d look better to replace? Thank you !! A: This is a good choice to update the look and get a stone surface that has the white you desire. As one person said above, you can always paint it and see if you like it and if you don't then replace it! If you like it you won't need to replace it. **Q: Does anyone have ideas about a "view" home with 2nd story kitchen, LR?** *(in Building a Home)* We're getting a "view" lot but to get most amazing views we're considering placing main living areas (kitchen, LR, studio, etc.) on second floor? Any pro's and con's? First floor would have bedrooms, mudroom, entry to garage. Here's pics of the lot for context; all pics either from property or OF property from a drone. Several mountain ranges visible and really a 360 deg view because it's on a little knoll. Thanks! A: Thank you Steve, By the way is your property in Colorado? Just wondering. I'll be working on projects in northern New Mexico and possibly a home in the Pagosa Springs, Co area in the next year. I wish you the best on your project. **Q: what’s the paint color please??** *(in Photo Questions)* Asking for paint color A: Hi Claudia, That is a custom color mix I worked up. I'll have to go back thru my records and see if I can find you the actual paint color mix code or at least the equivalent over the weekend. If I can be of further service don't hesitate to ask. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-19.*