Our story begins with our name, Mackenzie. A celebration of her Scottish heritage, the name Mackenzie pays homage to founder Angela Hamwey’s family kinship and milieu that has greatly influenced her aesthetic point of view. Being that often her true home was far away, creating a real sense of home was how she evoked the essence of her most authentic self.

With a unique approach she established, Mackenzie & Co. strives to create a sense of home for our clients by providing a design experience that is meant to be savored, not rushed. We invite you to join us on this journey as we enhance each living space and brand them with a stamp of quality and elegance.

From humble beginnings in a 500-square-foot studio to opening a flagship location and boutique showroom on picturesque Cape Cod, we’ve gone beyond a brand. We offer a European-inspired lifestyle experience for our clients. We’re honored to have our work published in Real Simple, Globe magazine, Boston Home, Cape Cod Home, Cape Cod Life, and Naples Illustrated.

Our Story

Mackenzie & Company

FAQ

  • Full Service Design is intended for clients seeking a partner throughout all phases of the design process, from initial design concepts and plans, through to final installation. Clients may be involved in renovation or new build projects and are interested in having our studio manage the design for the majority or entirety of the home. This includes custom designs and furnishings, procurement and installation.

    Full Service clients are willing to make an investment in a design partner. We work together to establish a unique design journey tailored to fit your specific project.

  • What feels like home is different for each of us, but there are elements and processes that help us discover what our clients love and ultimately come to call home. We begin with determining how our clients define beauty. We uncover your unique aesthetic and that informs the project direction.

    This becomes the foundation of our work together as we collaborate to design a space that is uniquely yours. In the end, all elements of the design must come together to create a real sense of home and tell your authentic story.

  • Our team is capable of helping clients with varying project scopes and goals. We are involved in large-scale remodels, new builds, and smaller transformations. By offering custom upholstery and hand-crafted furnishings, our design process is tailored to fit your specific needs. We welcome all clients and embrace the unique journey each new project brings.

  • The sooner, the better! It's best for us to be involved from the very beginning of a project, especially with new builds or renovations. Our team can assist builders and architects in key areas such as floor plan development, interior draftings, budget, and selection of finishes.

    Generally speaking, you should hire a designer at least 6-9 months before your desired completion date.

  • This varies depending on the scope of the project. In any case, you will receive a timeline estimate at the beginning of our work together. This is a shared document that outlines our process, so you always have visibility into what we’re working on. The timeline includes an estimated completion date that we hold ourselves accountable to given there are no unforeseen changes or delays to your project.

  • Absolutely not. It's our job to deliver a beautiful space within the constraints of the timeline and budget we agreed upon. If we find a very special piece that is out of budget, we will gauge your interest, but the budget will never increase without your explicit approval.

  • We pride ourselves in nurturing a collaborative relationship with each of our clients. We will guide you through your unique design journey and ask for your feedback and involvement throughout the process. Each item selected for your design will require your approval to ensure the end result is a space you love.

Angela Hamwey

Leadership

Surprisingly enough, founder and creative director Angela Hamwey once dreamed of working in the fashion industry. However after completing her fashion degree, a realization occurred that her passion for textiles and good taste went far beyond clothing. Her creative intuition soon led her to Rhode Island School of Design to pursue her true calling of interior design. Her vast education coupled with her Scottish heritage have laid the foundation for what is now an award winning design studio located on quintessential Cape Cod.

Seeing a great correlation between fashion and interior design, Angela believes the way one carries themselves, from the way they speak, and the way they dress, to how they decorate their homes is a reflection of their true sense of self. As designers, we take note of all these things that make you, you. We embrace the challenge of creating a personal space and enjoy the journey we take together to uncover your most authentic style.

Passion as our fuel, we do what we do because we believe our designs will ignite a sense of fulfillment and well-being within our clients. With a distinctive European inspired lifestyle approach, we imbue the ease of living slowly, but with intention. We pride ourselves on our unique design process that is meant to be savored, not rushed. With our design sensibility as our guide, we hone in on what our clients love and eventually come to call home.

We can’t wait to help you on #thejourneyhome.

angela hamwey

Kind Words

Kind Words
Joaquin

“I am thrilled with the look of my newly renovated historic home! At first, I hired Mackenzie & Company because I knew I would need help selecting the right lighting and plumbing fixtures that would be appropriate for a 180 year old home with a brand new addition. I brought in Angela and her team right after the framing was done but while the internal walls were still 2x4s. She made some critical suggestions on how best to use the space, especially where plumbing fixtures were involved such as sinks, toilets, showers, etc. Her selections for cabinetry, colors, and materials helped to beautifully combine the old with the new. The original part of the house looks historic, but fresh and not old. And the new part blends perfectly with the historic. The choices of furniture, window treatments and accessories make my home look like something from a design magazine. But very comfortable at the same time. It is a joy to look at from every room and perspective. The Mackenzie team (including Angela, Samantha and Sierra) were all a pleasure to work with. Their process of selecting and providing samples to choose made the whole process fun. If I were to do it all again, they would be my first choice for advice. I would recommend Mackenzie & Company to anyone considering renovating or updating their home.”

Patricia

“Angela and her team are exceptional. Angela really wants to know and understand her client. Therefore the first meeting is critical and informative in the process. She listens!!!!

Angela works with a budget. She creates idea boards that are tactile and really fun. Excellent communicator and very responsive to any questions. If you want your "dream to come true" ( even if you are not 100% certain of what that looks like) Mackenzie & Company are for you. Enthusiastically endorse them. Very easy and enjoyable to work with.”

Margaret

“Mackenzie and Company was a pleasure to work with. They helped me remodel an entire home here in Florida. From start to finish every detail was perfect. Angela has beautiful style and works to incorporate what the client wants to create. A pleasure to work with. I did not have to worry about one thing with this project!! Every detail was thought through right up to the end. Thank you Angela and your team!!!”

Kathy

“The best thing I did for my remodel was to hire this fabulous design studio! Angela leads the team with precise detail and professionalism and at the same time has a unique ability to make you feel as though you've known her for years. She presents bouquets of color and texture for every aspect of the space and commits to ensuring the outcome is exactly what her customer wants and more. Design is a journey she would say more than once, let's do this together. I highly recommend Mackenzie and company to anyone who is in need of a designer. Absolutely fantastic!”

Greg

“We just concluded a highly successful project in collaboration with Mackenzie & Co. As a builder and small business owner, we found working with their team to be very organized, helpful solving problems or issues, and flat out good at what they do.”

Carli

“Angela helped me with a design for my new apartment and I am so pleased with the outcome! She was very attentive to my needs as the space was a bit challenging, but her design allowed for a timeless and very functional space. Angela was truly a pleasure to work with and my only regret was that I didn’t have more rooms for her to work her magic!”

Chris

“Angela from Mackenzie and Co. did an amazing job with the interior design and decorating for our office in Osterville, Cape Cod.

We first met with them for a consultation so they could look at our office space. Then we worked together to define the style and look we were going for. We had an idea of what we wanted, but didn't know how to accomplish it.

Angela presented us with a beautifully inspired design for the office, which took into consideration our ideas, needs, and budget. Then they worked with us a bit to refine it based on our feedback.

Once we had finalized the design, they took care of the purchasing, delivery, installation, and everything else.

After they were done, walking into the newly designed office was incredibly. They had completely transformed the space and it was exactly what we had in mind. They took into consideration every small detail.

We get some many compliments on our office from clients and visitors. I highly recommend Mackenzie and Co. for interior design and decorating or your office or home.”

Kristen & Chris

"Angela and her team were a pleasure to work with, particularly during the pandemic, which was such a stressful time. Throughout the design process, including during idea generation, Angela understood our goals and met our expectations—creating the look and feel we were aiming for. All of her suggestions were thoughtful and the pieces high-quality and unique. We couldn't be happier with the finished product! We highly recommend Angela and her team."

Addy & Reed

“We woke up this morning and we’re blown away all over again. It took a night to sink in fully how much you captured our vision and made the space feel incredibly perfect. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and sharing your talent with us!”

Patricia

“Mark your calendars, this is a first. I am speechless! My home is stunning. I could not be happier. You put our conversation to paper and then produced reality from the plan. It’s magnificent and has exceeded my expectations. Thanks for your attention to detail. I’m just over the moon. I cannot express to you how your hard work paid off.”

Samantha & Andrew

“Mackenzie & Co. executed a sophisticated Cape Cod design that is the perfect fit for our family. We can feel engaged with each other and disconnected from our normal, busy lives in this space. The first floor, from the dining area and fireplace nook to the main seating area strike the perfect balance that makes every day feel like a vacation. The team was truly wonderful to work with throughout this process. Thank you Mackenzie & Co. for bringing this home to life!”