South of Tampa Bay, the coast of Sarasota and Manatee counties holds some of Florida's most distinctive residential islands: bay enclaves built in the mid-century boom, long Gulf barrier islands, and quiet canal neighborhoods a short drive from downtown Sarasota. Sixth Sense Studio is based in Tampa, and we take on a limited number of full-service projects here, offering luxury interior design Sarasota homeowners need for gut renovations, waterfront rebuilds and new construction.
We add pages for other communities only as we can speak to them with real local knowledge.
Permitting on this coast depends on exactly where the property sits. The City of Sarasota, Sarasota County, Manatee County and island municipalities such as the Town of Longboat Key each run their own building review, and many waterfront neighborhoods add homeowners or condominium association approval on top. Flood rules are a constant: in FEMA flood zones, work that reaches half of a structure's market value can require the whole building to meet current flood standards. We confirm the jurisdiction and association rules at the start and design so the plan is buildable, working alongside your architect, builder and licensed professionals.
Gulf light is bright and warm, especially in the afternoon, and the water does much of the decorating. We favor calm, textured palettes, durable natural materials and furniture scaled to large openings. Indoor and outdoor rooms are planned together, storage is designed for boating and beach life, and finishes are chosen to tolerate humidity and salt air, including in homes that sit closed for part of the year.
Our studio is on West Snow Avenue in Tampa. For Sarasota and Manatee projects, we plan site visits, selections meetings and installation days on a clear schedule, so you know when we will be at the house. Travel arrangements are confirmed before a project begins.
We have not yet completed a project in Sarasota or Manatee County. Our nearest published work is across the bay in St. Petersburg, including the AB Residence and the AT Residence, and on the Gulf at the JW Residence on Clearwater Beach. See all projects on our portfolio page, or read about luxury interior design in St. Petersburg.
Yes, a limited number of full-service renovations and new builds. We are based in Tampa and confirm travel arrangements before a project begins.
Not yet. Our nearest published work is in St. Petersburg and on Clearwater Beach.
It depends on the property: the City of Sarasota, Sarasota County, Manatee County or an island town such as Longboat Key. Many neighborhoods also have association review.
Full-service projects begin at $80,000, and most whole-home work is $150,000 and above.
Book a $199 consultation to talk through your Sarasota-area home, your goals and a realistic path forward.
Sixth Sense Studio · 1646 West Snow Avenue, Suite 64, Tampa, FL 33606 · (813) 727-7293