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Rooted in Sarasota: Anne Folsom Smith Interior Design

Timeless Elegance, Personalized Design

Anne Folsom Smith Interior Design in collaboration with Sarasota Magazine Content Studio November 1, 2025

Anne Folsom Smith

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To listen, understand, and translate the personal tastes and wishes of clients is both the beginning and the conclusion of Anne Folsom Smith Interior Design’s work—yet never the end of the relationship.

Collaborations with architects and landscape designers across North America and Europe have connected the firm with innovation in both classic and contemporary trends, which they take delight in introducing to each client. Blending individual taste with the craftsmanship of celebrated artists, sculptors, muralists, and artisans of ceramics and custom furniture has become more than a joy; it is a passion shared by every member of their talented team.

Their process is straightforward yet deeply personal: transforming each client’s vision into reality while cultivating a relationship built on trust. In many cases, clients come to see the team not only as creative partners but as confidants and, often, friends. The firm warmly welcomes the opportunity to bring this same approach to new projects. 

GET TO KNOW US

  • Anne Folsom Smith has practiced interior design for more than 57 years, establishing a discerning client base with project scopes ranging from $250,000 to over $9 million.
  • A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Smith has made Sarasota her home. She attended the University of Tennessee and holds credentials as a Florida Licensed Designer and member of ASID. Her firm remains actively involved in projects
    both locally and nationally.
  • Smith is known for establishing a comfort level that resonates with anyone who enters an interior shaped by her and her team. Her philosophy emphasizes environments that convey understated elegance and comfort, enabling clients to experience both beauty and serenity in their surroundings.
  • Smith was married to the late Frank Folsom Smith, a prominent architect and town planner, whose influence and legacy continue to inspire her work.

330 S. Pineapple Avenue,
Suite 206, Sarasota, FL 34236 AnneFolsomSmith.com | (941) 957-0434

 

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