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The Studio Starrs Team (R to L): Sharon Hayden, Jeanette Ziegler, Elizabeth Starrs, Kim Starrs

Elizabeth Starrs

Elizabeth Starrs

Principal

Elizabeth holds both a Bachelor of Science and a degree in Interior Design. Her years living in Europe and extensive travels continue to shape her distinctive design perspective.

After returning to the United States in 2002, she worked with an established interior designer in Springfield, Virginia before launching her own firm in 2004. Elizabeth’s philosophy is simple: design should reflect the client, not the designer. She guides each client in defining and refining their personal style so that every finished space feels authentic and uniquely theirs.

With an extensive library of fabrics, furnishings, accessories, and flooring resources, paired with an eye for quality and value, she helps bring design visions to life. Her artistic sensibility, combined with a deep respect for her clients’ needs and preferences, results in timeless interiors that are warm, welcoming and a true reflection of the people who live there.

Sharon Hayden

Sharon Hayden

Design Consultant

Sharon has Bachelor of Science, a Master of Business Administration as well as an Interior Design degree. She is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS).

Sharon is passionate about re-using and repurposing what a homeowner already owns. She seamlessly blends comfort and elegance by combining new and old to make interiors look stylish and sophisticated. This approach, together with a keen eye for color and fabric, makes Sharon perfectly poised to help a client create an updated space that looks fresh and new while reflecting the client’s own style and personality.

Kim Starrs

Kim Starrs

Design Consultant

Kim holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Fine Arts.

A master sewist with a strong creative eye, Kim owned a successful sewing business, specializing in custom-designed bags/totes/purses, window treatments, pillows, and bedding. Her passion for design extends beyond fabric—she has a knack for discovering hidden treasures in antique and thrift stores and breathing new life into old furniture.

With extensive experience in customer service, retail management, operations, and sales, Kim brings strong project management skills and a talent for sourcing the best products at the best prices. Her love of bold color is perfectly balanced by her appreciation for the calm, soothing tones of coastal décor—an aesthetic she often incorporates into her work.

Kim is deeply committed to providing an exceptional customer experience and goes above and beyond to make each project feel personal and special.

Jeanette Ziegler

Jeanette Ziegler

Office Manager

Jeanette joined the Studio Starrs team in 2012. With her Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, she brings an engineer’s eye for detail to the creative world of design. She ensures every project runs smoothly from obtaining accurate measurements in the first stages, to creating technical drawings, layouts, and Xcel spreadsheets as the projects progress. In short, Jeanette bridges creativity and technical know-how to keep projects on track and aligned with client goals.