Designing Sarasota Homes Since 1946

Humma-White Studio storefront on Palm Avenue, Sarasota, photographed in 1946

Humma-White Studio, Palm Avenue — 1946

Lancaster Interior Design was established in 1946 as Humma-White Studio, making it the oldest interior design studio in Sarasota. Eighty years later, we’re still here — now led by second-generation owner Keffie Lancaster.

Eight decades in one market changes how you work. We know which builders answer their phones, which condo boards need drawings six weeks ahead, and which finishes survive a Gulf-front exposure and which quietly fail in three years. That knowledge doesn’t come from a style guide — it comes from having specified, installed and occasionally replaced all of it, here, over a very long time.

Line drawing of the Humma-White Studio storefront on Palm Avenue

The same storefront, drawn

We specialize in custom-built homes and take a team approach on every project, bringing in the best architects, builders, and trades in your area rather than working in isolation. From preliminary conceptual planning to the final finishing touch, each project is custom-tailored — nothing off the shelf, nothing generic.

Our clients span Sarasota, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, Lakewood Ranch, The Lake Club, The Concession, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Beau Ciel, 988 Condos on the Bay, The Oaks, Bird Key, St. Armands, downtown Sarasota, Harbor Acres, Manasota Key, and Casey Key — with a broader portfolio that includes hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants, and luxury residences around the world.

Meet the Team

Keffie Lancaster

Associate ASID — Interior Designer, Creative Director & Owner

A Sarasota native, Keffie leads the studio’s creative direction and guides each project from first concept through final install. She is known for detailed planning, clear construction documents and inventive solutions that keep work moving and on budget.

Doris Berkey

Showroom Operations Manager

Doris brings more than 30 years of leadership across business and non-profit sectors. She partners with clients, contractors and vendors — local and international — to keep every project running smoothly.

Micheline Laberge

ASID, LEED AP — Interior Designer

Micheline brings decades of residential and commercial design experience together with LEED-AP accreditation. She is passionate about thoughtful space planning, refined colour and design that reflects each client’s vision.

Eddiana Angel

Technical Design Specialist

Eddiana produces accurate, comprehensive architectural plans and supervises projects on site. She combines a strong architectural foundation with a focus on innovative, sustainable design.

Stephanie Danciu

Design Assistant & Technology Specialist

With over two decades of industry experience, Stephanie leads drafting, documentation and 3D rendering. Her precision ensures every design is presented clearly and professionally.

Una S. Quan

Procurement and Project Management Specialist

Una has worked in home improvement for over 22 years — her great-grandfather founded Appleton Hardware in 1922. She oversees procurement and keeps project logistics on track.

CLIENT EXPERIENCES

What Clients Say

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has Lancaster Interior Design been in Sarasota?

Since 1946. We are Sarasota’s oldest continuously operating interior design studio, with close to eight decades of work across the Suncoast.

Keffie Lancaster leads creative direction on every project, supported by our design, drafting, procurement and operations team. You work with the same people from first concept through final install.

Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Bird Key, Casey Key, Osprey and Lakewood Ranch, along with projects further afield across Florida’s Suncoast.

No. We work on single rooms as readily as whole-home builds — including remodels, new construction, kitchens and baths, custom cabinetry and window treatments.

Long relationships with local trades, vendors and artisans, and a practical understanding of how coastal Florida conditions affect materials, finishes and construction.

Send us a note using the form below with a little about your project, and we’ll follow up to arrange an initial consultation.

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Let’s Create a Home That Feels Entirely Your Own

Building, renovating, or furnishing a home? Tell us about your project, and our studio will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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