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ABOUT US

At Forest + Ash, design is about more than creating beautiful spaces. It's about understanding how you live, work, and gather, then translating that into interiors that feel effortless, functional, and distinctly your own.

Founded in 2018 by close friends and business partners, Robin Drunsic and Hanna Schaffer, Forest + Ash is considered one of the premier interior design companies on the Seacoast of New Hampshire and beyond. Working with both residential and commercial properties, The Forest + Ash design team focuses on creating timeless and functional spaces that fit each individual client and their lifestyle. Whether working on a single room, an entire home or with a commercial developer Forest + Ash will create beautiful spaces with a fresh and modern approach.

OUR TEAM

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HANNA SCHAFFER

CO-FOUNDER + PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

Hanna is the Co-Founder and Principal Designer of Forest + Ash Design Company, formerly principal and owner of H. Interior Design. She studied Art History at Muhlenberg College and earned her Master’s Degree in interior design from Pratt Institute in 2000. Hanna was an adjunct professor teaching Principals of Interior Design at The University of New Hampshire. Her past experience, ranging from designing commercial spaces to staging new build houses to renovating historical homes, lends to her unique perspective today. Hanna’s formal art and design education along with her professional experience allows her to create spaces of all styles and budget.

A woman with long light brown hair sitting on a beige armchair in a cozy living room. She is dressed in a black blazer, gray shirt, and blue jeans, wearing gray ankle boots. The room has a white wall, a window with blinds, a sofa with patterned pillows, a blue ottoman, and a brick fireplace.

ROBIN DRUNSIC

CO-FOUNDER + CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Robin is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Office of Forest + Ash Design Company. She received her business degree from the University of New Hampshire and her MBA from Simmons School of Management in Boston in 2003. Robin’s past experience includes financial management, strategy, and operations for businesses in a range of different industries and she brings a strong organizational and project management background to Forest + Ash. Robin has worked with numerous architecture, construction, and engineering firms, and brings a deep understanding of the interface between design and execution.

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ERIN ANGELINI

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Erin is an Interior Designer at Forest + Ash Design Company. Erin earned her bachelor’s degree in Interior Design at Endicott College in 2008. She has an extensive background in both interior design and retail, making her a great asset in both the design and retail side of the company. Since graduating Erin has gained experience in both large and small scale design projects ranging from student housing developments and multi-family properties to smaller scale residential projects. With a wide range of experience, Erin offers a unique perspective to all of her projects.  With 3 young kids, Erin understands the desire to make a house feel like a home that can easily adapt and grow with the family while creating a timeless space for everyone to enjoy. 

DESIGN PHILOSPHY

At Forest + Ash, every project begins with the belief that great design should feel as good as it looks. The team takes a thoughtful, collaborative approach to creating spaces that are both beautiful and highly functional, carefully balancing timeless design principles with the unique needs of each client. The result is an interior that feels effortless, personal, and designed to be enjoyed for years to come.

A black and white line drawing of a dance floor scene with five people dancing, surrounded by musical notes.
Living room with a gray sofa, wooden armchair with a red and white throw, side tables with lamps, wall art including feathers, and a black console table with decorative items.

EXPLORE FOREST + ASH

Kitchen with wooden cabinets, marble countertop island with artichokes, green kettle, white pendant lights, marble backsplash, and three bar stools with blue cushions.

EXPLORE THE PORTFOLIO

A cozy home office with a wooden desk, an iMac computer, a white table lamp, a few books, a wicker chair with a white fluffy throw, against a dark green paneled wall and a window letting in natural light.

OUR SERVICES

Storefront with a large circular sign reading 'Forest + Ash,' a Dutch flag with an 'Open' sign, and large glass windows displaying products inside.

VISIT THE SHOP

Entryway with built-in white cubby storage, coat hooks, a brown dog lying on the floor, red rain boots, and a framed picture on the wall.

CONTACT US