Angela Adams (born 1965 on the island of North Haven, Maine) is an American rug designer. Adams partnered with her husband and furniture designer, Sherwood Hamill, to launch a website, dedicated to the creation of custom rugs and custom furniture in Portland, Maine.[1]
Angela Adams | |
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 Angela Adams in 2009 | |
| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) |
| Known for | Rug designs |
| Spouse | Sherwood Hamill |
| Website | angelaadams |
In 2002, Adams and Hamill opened the first angela adams retail store in Portland, Maine. In addition to creating rugs and furniture,[2] the design house developed a line of paper goods,[3] bedding, home accessories, lifestyle accessories and gifts.[4][5] Adams delivers an "optimistic view of the world spoken through a language of color and pattern" drawing on the natural surroundings of living in Coastal Maine.[6]
Since launching the brand, Angela Adams has designed product for several companies including J.Crew, Macy's, Anthropologie, and Bed, Bath & Beyond.[6] In addition, there has been a fabric line developed with Architex Fabrics, a wallcovering line developed with MDC, a carpet line developed with Shaw Industries and a tile line developed with Ann Sacks.[6][7]
In 2009, Angela Adams was recognized by the American Society of Interior Designers for her contributions to the interior design profession.[8]
Her collections in recent years include Astral Garden (2016), Inner Nature (2017) and The Studies Collection (2018).
In April 2018 they opened their Studio Showroom in Portland, Maine's East Bayside neighborhood, merging their design studio with their showroom, offices, and furniture shop. The space also incorporates the work of local Maine artists.
References
edit- ^ Matchan, Linda (February 2004). "Rugs to Riches". The Boston Globe. pp. 111, 115.
- ^ "Market ICFF". Interior Design. July 2003. p. 104.
- ^ Matchan, Linda (14 August 2003). "Whimsy, etc., at New York Fair". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on 29 March 2015 – via Highbeam.
- ^ "Gift Guide". The Inc. Life Magazine. December 2006. p. 87.
- ^ Suqi, Rima (December 2003). "Smart City Best Bets". New York Magazine. p. 48.
- ^ a b c Tiger, Caroline (September 2007). "Bold Colors From Maine." Fortune Small Business Magazine. p. 38.
- ^ Quail, Jennifer (June 2005). "Maxing Out a Medium." HFN. p.31.
- ^ "2009 NE Gala Awards" (PDF). New England Design Community. ASID New England Chapter. Winter 2009. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-04. Retrieved 2011-09-20.