Anne Folsom Smith - Interior Design of Sarasota, Florida

Anne Folsom Smith

Anne Folsom Smith has been involved in interior design and architecture for the past 35 years. Smith is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, but has adopted Sarasota as her home. She attended East Tennessee State University as well as the University of Tennessee and holds credentials as an Associate AIA, ASID and is a Florida Licensed Designer.

Anne Folsom Smith Interior Design was established in 1983 with a staff of two and has grown to its present staff of 13. Her firm is actively involved in projects locally, nationally and internationally.

Anne has received numerous awards including the Aurora and Fame Awards, Designer of the Year DCOTA and Who’s Who Interior Design. She has been published in Southern Living, Southern Accents, Architectural Digest, Florida Architecture, Sarasota Magazine, Florida Design, Traditional Homes and Southern Homes.

Anne has been extremely involved in the community. For example:

Membership of Community Organizations.

1. Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota - Capital Campaign Cabinet 2000, 2001, and 2002

Offices and Community Chairs.

1. Vice President of the Board of Directors - Center for Positive Living 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002.
2. Chair - Florida Studio Theater Gala 2000, 2001, and 2002
3. Honorary Chair - Feline Fantasy Tea - The Cat Woman’s Shelter 2001 and 2002
4. Chair - American Craft Council Preview 1999 and 2000
5. Chair - French Film Festival 1995 and 1996.
6. Chair - Florida West Coast Symphony Designer Showcase 1984 and 1985

Other Community Activities.

1. Producer of Masterworks concert of Florida West Coast Symphony 1996 - 2002.
2. Co-Producer - Florida Studio Theater 1996 - 2002.

Anne Folsom Smith always establishes a comfort level that is evident to anyone who enters an interior in which she and her design group have participated. Anne’s philosophy is that environments should always convey a sense of understated elegance and comfort. Her main thrust is to enable people to express beauty and serenity in their surroundings. By carefully choosing materials and technology for the home, office and business, she is contributing to the sustainability of beauty and culture.

Anne is married to prominent architect and town planner, Frank Folsom Smith.