Founded in 1998, the company built its reputation on textiles and furniture inspired by the organic rhythms of the Maine coastline. The transition to the Hanly family is designed to preserve this identity, with Angela Hamill staying on as an advisor to maintain the brand’s creative continuity. The new ownership aims to balance the firm's signature consultative service with a broader market reach.
Maine Design House angela adams Transitions to Second-Generation Ownership
After nearly three decades of shaping the Modernist Nature aesthetic, founders Angela and Sherwood Hamill are handing the reins of their Portland-based design house to Trevor and Kristine Hanly. The acquisition ensures the company remains locally owned while preparing for a new phase of creative expansion and environmental advocacy.
The shift in leadership coincides with the launch of the Kindred and Aura collections this fall. These lines introduce new textures while adhering to the company’s long-standing focus on high-quality, artisan craftsmanship. Trevor Hanly emphasized that the business will deepen its commitment to sustainability, noting that the Kindred collection serves as the first project under a new partnership with 1% For the Planet, directly linking product development to ecosystem preservation.
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