--- title: "Material — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/material-pfvwus-pf~251712984 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~251712984.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: Material category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f3939a040fad852a_3545-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1018 Mountain Blvd., Oakland, California 94611, United States" latitude: 37.8471 longitude: -122.2223 phone: "(510) 206-3152" website: http://materialofcalifornia.squarespace.com rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 65 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Material Original Houzz profile: [Material](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/material-pfvwus-pf~251712984) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Oakland, CA - **Serves:** Oakland - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves MATERIAL is a small, boutique interior design company in Northern California that specializes in combining reclaimed and salvaged materials from local sources and new, interesting materials to design a unique space for the home and garden. Lyn Matejczyk has been restoring and remodeling homes for about 20 years. She has an Art History degree and started her career in the fine art and antique auction world. She has studied art history in London and Paris, and recently finished decorating the offices of MTZHF in San Francisco and a new, 3500sf condo in Pasadena. ### Services Provided - Custom Blinds & Shades ### Areas Served - Oakland ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Material | | Address | 1018 Mountain Blvd., Oakland, California 94611, United States | | Phone | (510) 206-3152 | | Website | http://materialofcalifornia.squarespace.com | | Followers on Houzz | 65 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Material](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/material-pfvwus-pf~251712984) - **Website:** http://materialofcalifornia.squarespace.com - **Phone:** (510) 206-3152 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — katy4026, Aug. 2015** > Lyn helped design our new office space. She was very creative and resourceful finding furniture for the agency. She'd find great deals at places such as auctions and then would have each piece redone simply by painting or recovering it. She's created a consistent design which flows through each of the floors. Everything looks great! **Comment from Material:** > Thanks Katy! Always fun to be at the office and see you all enjoying the space! **★★★★★ — User, Aug. 2015** > We hired Lyn to lead the remodel of our mid-century home in Montclair. We couldn't have made a better choice. Lyn began the process by reviewing our likes and dislikes, and listening to our pie-in-the-sky dreams about what we thought our place could be. She built on our ideas and brought her own to the table, developing plans that made us even more excited about the project. Along the way, she always brought options to the table - most of them tough to choose between because they were all extraordinary. Lyn was so easy to work with and I felt I could trust her implicitly. She brought with her a team of contractors that were also lovely to work with. > > Lyn has an amazing eye and impeccable taste. She is extremely resourceful and is full of creative ideas that will make your home not only be beautiful, but have character and personality. Our house is now completely transformed and we are absolutely loving it every day. Thank you, Lyn!!! **Comment from Material:** > Many thanks Onita for such kind words. It was my complete pleasure to work in your home and enjoy the spectacular view of the bridges! What a fun project, fun clients, beautiful home! **★★★★★ — mcusick57, Aug. 2015** > Lyn of Material is one of the utmost likable people to deal with for design and remodeling work. We've used Lyn on several occasions and she has impeccable taste and a very strong budget-conscious mind. We love working with her and so will you. **Comment from Material:** > I've enjoyed it as well and look forward to the next project. It helps to have such nice clients - Thank you Mike! **★★★★★ — jwang6, Aug. 2015** > Material advised on a complete facelift for our master bedroom, including a new bed frame and mattress set, new side tables, new bedding, curtains and paint. It looks beautiful, chic and is practical, and was within budget. We re-tooled an old armoire we had but didn't like, so we painted it the same color as the walls to de-emphasize it. We kept an oriental rug we are attached to, but updated all the rest. Material worked with what we had but really updated everything. We love it! Working on our other bedrooms next. **Comment from Material:** > Thank you Joyce, A fun project - looking forward to the next one! **★★★★★ — cali55, Aug. 2015** > Lyn Matejczyk is a very talented designer. We hired Lyn to design our office space and could not be more pleased. The office is quite large and she managed to make it feel like a home. We are most impressed by Lyn's ability to reinvent pieces that were likely meant for different purpose. Mind blowing what she does! Lyn also has an insane amount of patience. We were quite demanding and on tight deadlines and she came through with flying colors. We hired Lyn in the Fall of 2014 to design 2 floors and since then have added 2 more floors. We will continue to style with Lyn by our side! **Comment from Material:** > Thanks Cali, it has been great fun being in the office and working with you, The Queen of Stuff! Will look forward to good times and great spaces ahead. **★★★★★ — michelerhofherr, Aug. 2015** > I run the website www.previouslyownedbyagayman.com and Lyn has used our site on numerous occasions for her clients. She is extremely resourceful and clever in her repurposing of old furniture as well as mixing a great variety of high and low end products in a space. **Comment from Material:** > Thanks Michele, I always find interesting things at previouslyownedbyagayman.com and have had fun using the pieces for my clients. **★★★★★ — J. Howl, Aug. 2015** > Lyn of Material did an excellent job remodeling the kitchen of our rental home. She was respectful of our limited timeline and modest budget, and she worked diligently within both. Her communication with us as out-of-area clients was excellent and we felt confident leaving all stages of the remodel project in her hands to complete. She used appropriate discretion whether to involve us in larger decisions or to authorize smaller ones on her own. The result was a stunning kitchen that was an asset to the house and a deciding factor for the many renters who wished to enjoy her beautiful work. We give Lyn an outstanding recommendation as a professional designer who listens to and cares about the desires of her clients. **Comment from Material:** > Thank you Jeni, for entrusting me with the home you and Doug built yourselves. it was a pleasure to be in your sunny kitchen and see the transformation of such a pleasant space. **★★★★★ — leilagough, Aug. 2015** > Working with Lyn is a breeze. She is creative and innovative and her suggestions and ideas are practical and appropriate for your home. She is mindful of costs and makes every attempt to come in on your budget. We are so pleased with the work she did revamping our living room space that we will continue to use her services for the rest of our home. We highly recommend her! > Kerry and Leila Gough **Comment from Material:** > Thanks for your kind words, Leila and Kerry. So fun to work with the two of you, and on occasion, enjoy a glass of wine in your new living room while discussing the finished project! **★★★★★ — j\_labberton, July 2015** > Lyn took our basic concept of desiring " a contemporary condo"and created a masterpiece that is both elegant and liveable . Her expert "eye" used color, texture, unique pieces and creativity to create our beautiful home. Her work came in under budget. She delivered a finished project within the very short 12 week time frame we gave her. Updates on progress and billing were always clear: she demonstrated effective communication in all areas throughout the project. she treated us with respect. The " contemporary condo look" she created is fresh and exciting and her work receives multiple compliments every time we host guests. We love working with Lyn and we are daily grateful for the home she helped us create. She gave 125% to all aspects of making our home a showplace. You will make the right choice for your project if you work with Lyn. **Comment from Material:** > Thank you Janet, you and Mark were lovely clients, and it was an honor to share the experience with you both. The only downside was that when we were finished, we didn't get to chat daily! ## Selected projects - [Oakland Mid Century](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakland-mid-century-pj-vj~1297995) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: This midcentury gem sits in the Oakland Hills overlooking the bridges, San Francisco and gorgeous Bay. The modern design was inspired by the view and a desire to keep the house simple with extensive indoor/outdoor living. Color was kept to a minimum with bright white taking the lead. A hint of yellow and a faint sky-blue enter each room and the outdoors subtly. The Nanawall opens and expands the living room to twice it's size as the patio becomes part of the house. A wonderful addition of space… - [Sonoma Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sonoma-villa-pj-vj~1230981) - Location: Sonoma, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: Wine Country Villa remodel. - [Pasadena Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pasadena-condo-pj-vj~1231508) - Location: Pasadena, CA - Photos: 3 - [San Francisco Advertising Agency](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-advertising-agency-pj-vj~1231020) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: The idea behind this playful space in downtown San Francisco was that the advertising agency gets all its color from its work and its people. Therefore, the space remained all black or all white. It is filled with many interesting salvaged and repurposed items. They are now the owners of the only known Jacobean ping pong table - one we made from an antique Jacobean library table found at auction, stained black and fitted with a black ping pong table. - [Urban Farmhouse Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-farmhouse-kitchen-pj-vj~1232504) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Urban farmhouse kitchen with floor to ceiling subway tile, stainless farmhouse sink, open shelving and Waterworks fixtures. - [Portfolio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portfolio-pj-vj~1209506) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/material-pfvwus-pf~251712984) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54373135/list/wish-list) — 75 ideas - [Chalk Hill](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91093934/list/chalk-hill) — 274 ideas - [SF](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56676082/list/sf) — 46 ideas - [sutter](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72174705/list/sutter) — 7 ideas - [tahoe](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55531005/list/tahoe) — 192 ideas - [MTZ](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105462107/list/mtz) — 1 idea - [built in seating](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52312171/list/built-in-seating) — 3 ideas - [kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70216457/list/kitchen) — 5 ideas - [wood paneling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69770789/list/wood-paneling) — 1 idea - [faucets - Tahoe](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54961739/list/faucets-tahoe) — 10 ideas - [lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54934903/list/lighting) — 9 ideas - [lynmatejczyk's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5778276/list/lynmatejczyk-s-ideas) — 2 ideas [See all 12 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lynmatejczyk) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where can I find this tile for the backsplash** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The tile is from Heath Tile in San Francisco. **Q: Love the chairs where are they from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: They are from Gloster - not sure if they still carry them. One of my favorite things I've ever found! https://www.gloster.com/en-us/ **Q: Where can I get this tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Heath Tile, San Francisco **Q: what is gravel type please? thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is called Sonoma Gold, and I purchase it through landscaping suppliers in Sonoma County, CA. Others I've found in the Bay Area are not true to color. **Q: FANTASTIC stool - where is it from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks, the cement stool is from CB2, and I had the cushion custom made to fit. **Q: Love these chairs - can you tell me the mfr? thanks much!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Aren't they the Best! They are outdoor chairs, so you can hose them off - they are one of my most favorite things I've purchased in my entire career. They are from Gloster: http://www.gloster.com/gla/collections/dansk I believe they are sold to the trade, so if you are a consumer and want to purchase, I would be happy to acquire them for you. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*