--- title: "Starr Sanford Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/starr-sanford-design-pfvwus-pf~503450220 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~503450220.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Starr Sanford Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a48390a60087042d_1198-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "370 4th Ave S., Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250, United States" latitude: 30.2801 longitude: -81.4165 phone: "(904) 707-9761" website: http://www.starrsanford.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 288 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Starr Sanford Design Original Houzz profile: [Starr Sanford Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/starr-sanford-design-pfvwus-pf~503450220) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Jacksonville Beach, FL - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - High-end Starr Sanford Design is a residential design firm providing a menu of services for custom homes, historic rehabilitations, residential renovations, and town architecture. Operating throughout the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific regions, Starr Sanford Design is located on North East Florida. ### Services Provided - Custom Homes ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Starr Sanford Design | | Address | 370 4th Ave S., Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250, United States | | Phone | (904) 707-9761 | | Website | http://www.starrsanford.com | | Followers on Houzz | 288 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/starrsanforddesign/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/starrsanforddesign/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Starr Sanford Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/starr-sanford-design-pfvwus-pf~503450220) - **Website:** http://www.starrsanford.com - **Phone:** (904) 707-9761 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Winner, 2013 Riverside Avondale Preservation "Oustanding Home Renovation" AwardWinner, 2013 Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission Award - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2022), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 6 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Clarkson Pools, Oct. 2025** > We’ve had the pleasure of working with the Starr Sanford Design team on several projects, including this beautiful home in Ponte Vedra Beach. Their team is an exceptional collaborator—creative, responsive, and detail-driven throughout every stage of the process. The designs consistently enhance both form and function, making construction seamless from start to finish. > > Starr Sanford Design continues to be a valued partner, and we look forward to many more successful collaborations ahead. **★★★★★ — Nathaniel Ebert, April 2017** > I've worked with Starr Sanford Design on multiple projects and every time things have flowed smoothly. Julie and her team are a dream to work with and they go above and beyond to make sure everybody is happy. **★★★★★ — Jayne Young & Gwinn Volen, Ponte Vedra Club Realty, April 2014** > Julie and her team are the best. She pours her heart and soul into her designs and has incredible patience. Our project has been a most complicated one. We've gone from a complex renovation to having to completely start over. Rather than feel defeated, Julie has risen to the challenge with speed, excitement and enthusiasm. I think she loves my house as much as I do. And I've been dreaming of it for years! We haven't yet put the plans into action, but I have every confidence in the world that my home will be dreamy and perfect for us. **Comment from Starr Sanford Design:** > Thank you, thank you for your review, your words mean a lot to us here at Starr Sanford Design, and we are excited to see your dream home come to life!!! **★★★★★ — B K, March 2014** > Very understanding of my ideas/desires in design. Current in product knowledge and industry standards. Relaxed but focused in > atmosphere and assistance. **★★★★ — Van Kerner, March 2014** > We have used Julie for architectural services and are currently using her for design services. The process began slowly but then kicked into gear. It took a little while to get the design of the house exactly the way we desired and within budget. The design services have been great. I love the fact that she was our architect for our project and now continuing as our designer since she knows the house very well and knows us and our style. She has really given us a good amount of time working with the different aspects of the design. Very pleased! **Comment from Starr Sanford Design:** > Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate the feedback at Starr Sanford Design. **★★★★★ — peymanu, March 2014** > Excellent Designs! This is a collaboration of great design team. Also, it offers a good collection of diversified projects in different part of the world. **Comment from Starr Sanford Design:** > Thank you Peyman for your kind words regarding our design and design team, we really appreciate it. ## Selected projects - [Ponte Vedra Beach: Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponte-vedra-beach-residence-pj-vj~2236448) - Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Photos: 8 - Description: Architecture: Starr Sanford Design Photography: Wally Sears - [Alys Beach: Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alys-beach-residence-pj-vj~2437219) - Location: Alys Beach, FL - Photos: 41 - Description: Architecture: Starr Sanford Design Interior Design: Starr Sanford Design Photography: Nate Ebert Wally Sears - [Jacksonville Beach: Oceanfront Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jacksonville-beach-oceanfront-residence-pj-vj~2236402) - Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL - Photos: 12 - Description: This coastal retreat welcomes the ocean breeze and wears the sunrise with ease. It was erected in late 2016 by Starr Sanford Designs adding to their already dignified portfolio. Architecture: Starr Sanford Design Interior Design: Starr Sanford Design Photography: Nate Ebert Wally Sears - [Restaurant Doro: Commercial Interior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/restaurant-doro-commercial-interior-pj-vj~2436900) - Location: Atlantic Beach, FL - Photos: 5 - Description: Light and coastal. We designed the interior of Restaurant Doro in Atlantic Beach, FL to compliment the fresh and local delicacies served every evening. Interior Design: Starr Sanford Design Photography: Wally Sears - [Ponte Vedra Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponte-vedra-remodel-pj-vj~2830649) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: Starr Sanford Design Project: Ponte Vedra Remodel Architectural and Interior remodel - [Ponte Vedra Beach: Interior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponte-vedra-beach-interior-pj-vj~2236468) - Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Photos: 6 - Description: This rustic, naturally toned interior was carefully curated by Starrsanford Design to create an inviting living space for a family of four. Interior Design: Starr Sanford Design Photography: Nate Ebert - [Ponte Vedra Beach Interior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponte-vedra-beach-interior-pj-vj~2436972) - Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Photos: 12 - Description: A contemporary design with a fresh finish for a coastal, cozy feeling. Interior Design: Starr Sanford Design Photography: Wally Sears Nathaniel Ebert - [Atlantic Beach, FL : Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlantic-beach-fl-interiors-pj-vj~3004912) - Location: Atlantic Beach, FL - Photos: 6 - [Atlantic Beach: Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlantic-beach-residence-pj-vj~2236605) - Location: Atlantic Beach, FL - Photos: 7 - Description: Architecture: Starr Sanford Design Photography: Nate Ebert - [Atlantic Beach Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlantic-beach-addition-pj-vj~2236540) - Location: Atlantic Beach, FL - Photos: 7 - Description: This project features a pool house addition to a beachfront home. Architecture: Starr Sanford Design Photography: Nate Ebert - [Atlantic Beach: Interior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlantic-beach-interior-pj-vj~2236519) - Location: Atlantic Beach, FL - Photos: 4 - Description: Interior Design: Starr Sanford Design Photography: Nate Ebert - [Alys Beach, FL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alys-beach-fl-pj-vj~472362) - Location: Aly Beach, FL - Photos: 24 - Description: Credits: Most Photographs by: Wally Sears and Julia Starr Sanford Additional Photographs by: City of Alys Beach, Marieanne Khoury-Vogh, - [Fernandina Beach Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fernandina-beach-residence-pj-vj~466759) - Location: Fernandina Beach, FL - Photos: 28 - [Ponte Vedra Beach: Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponte-vedra-beach-residence-pj-vj~2436951) - Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Photos: 6 - Description: Architecture: Starr Sanford Design Photography: Nate Ebert - [Mahogany Bay, Belize](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mahogany-bay-belize-pj-vj~467034) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 46 - Description: Boutique resort hotel, Ambergris Key, Belize Credits: Architecture and Interior Design by Studio Sky, Eric Moser, Julia Starr Sanford, Steve Mouzon, Photography by Thomas Hager - [Atlantic Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlantic-interiors-pj-vj~1817640) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Furniture Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furniture-design-pj-vj~1817711) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: SUBLIME ORIGINAL is an extraordinary collection of furniture, art, and covetous objects—tokens of our wanderlust, the rare things we could not bear to leave behind. Location: 370 4th Ave. South. Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 - [Gulf Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gulf-interiors-pj-vj~1817617) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Pearl \| Home: Boutique](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pearl-home-boutique-pj-vj~759373) - Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL - Photos: 22 - [Rosemary Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rosemary-beach-pj-vj~472415) - Location: Rosemary Beach, FL - Photos: 83 - Description: Credits: Most Photography by Wally Sears and Julia Starr Sanford A select few by: City of Rosemary Beach, Resort Quest Real Estate, Jan Johannes, University of Florida [See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/starr-sanford-design-pfvwus-pf~503450220) ## Ideabooks - [Ladies Street Captain's House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24190066/list/ladies-street-captain-s-house) — 28 ideas - [A Farmhouse Reclaimed: the oldest house on the street is young & hip](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5025080/list/a-farmhouse-reclaimed-the-oldest-house-on-the-street-is-young-hip) — 14 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/starrsanford) ## Community Q&A **Q: Are the shutters shown here made of metal or wood?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hey! They're constructed of wood. Thanks for asking! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*