Tucker & Marks

Suzanne Tucker is recognized today as one of the country’s leading interior designers. She and partner Timothy F. Marks founded Tucker & Marks in 1986, and the firm has long been considered one of the most respected and successful interior design firms in the U.S.

Growing up in Santa Barbara, Suzanne worked in London before returning to California. She became the protégée of legendary Michael Taylor whose larger than life interiors took California by storm. Tucker and Marks bought Taylor’s business after his untimely death in 1986. Tucker’s own style evolved to “European in look but West Coast in scale.” Known for her romantic approach to design, her style is luxurious, sophisticated, sumptuous, elegant and inviting.

Architectural Digest has honored Suzanne Tucker repeatedly as one of the AD100 Top Designers of the World. The Robb Report named her “The Best of the Best in Interior Design.” Suzanne was awarded the 2015 Design Leadership Award, the 2016 Julia Morgan Award, and in 2017, she was honored at the Inaugural ICAA NoCal Legacy Dinner. In 2020, Suzanne received a Doctorate of Humane Letters from the Academy of Art University and in 2023 Suzanne was the recipient of the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York School of Interior Design.

Suzanne is often asked to lecture on her work incorporating antiques, textiles & the decorative arts, a beloved subject matter. She is passionate about architecture and design and strives to “create beauty and serenity” for every client. She says, “I believe good design is not about trends or rules but about creating timeless beauty that enhances one’s daily life. It’s all about balance – color, form, proportion, scale, light, art, new and old. She is an avid traveler and finds that travel and the diversity of cultures enhance her passion and knowledge and inspire her in the creation of unforgettable rooms.

Suzanne, an ASID member, is one of the four Founding Directors and currently Director Emeritus of the Northern California Chapter of the ICAA (Institute for Classical Architecture and Art). She also serves as a Director on the National Board and has co-chaired the prestigious Arthur Ross Awards in New York since 2014. She has been the Chair of the San Francisco Fall Show since 2015. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation, on the West Coast Council of the Garden Conservancy and she is a member of the Design Leadership Network.

Timothy F. Marks, co-founder, Managing Principal and CFO of Tucker & Marks, has enjoyed a long career in design production and project management. He began with legendary designer Michael Taylor, where he oversaw the multitude of custom designs, supervised the production and manufacturing of furniture, lighting and textiles, and managed extensive installations of large projects from San Francisco to Saudi Arabia. He supervised operations until Taylor’s death in 1986, at which time Tim and Suzanne Tucker purchased Taylor’s interior design firm and formed Tucker & Marks.

Tim, a native of Michigan, graduated from the University of Colorado with a B.A. in English and attended the Harvard School of Business Executive Education Program. Tim oversees all management and business practices for Tucker & Marks.  He takes pride in the continuing high standards of the company, both professionally and aesthetically. Although Tim’s expertise is in business affairs, he takes pleasure in the creative aspect of the interior design profession and is passionate about design and architecture.

Design Principal Amanda Ahlgren was introduced at a young age to interior design by the family practice in the New York area. She moved to San Francisco to attend the Academy of Art University where she received a BFA in Interior Architecture and Design. A member of the Tucker & Marks family since 1998, Amanda started with the firm as the resource librarian and worked her way up through the ranks as expeditor, assistant, designer, senior designer, and now design principal. Highly accomplished at managing complex projects and a large design staff, she values strong client relationships and gracious business practices. Under Suzanne’s tutelage, she has developed a fine eye for the details of design and understanding of what makes each project uniquely individual. Her depth of knowledge in architectural styles, antiques and the decorative arts is an important component to the success of each project. Having worked with the top architects, builders and craftsmen over the past two decades, she has fostered invaluable relationships within the international design community. As Design Principal, Amanda embodies the legacy of quality, creativity and trust that are the core values of Tucker & Marks.