Who We Are
Great design firms aren't built overnight. They're built by finding the right people, holding a high bar, and caring deeply about the outcome of every single project.
That's Saltwater Home.
Led by owner and principal designer Jessica Nannery, we're a team with a sharp eye and high standards, based in Kennebunk, Maine, with deep experience, a current aesthetic, and a genuine investment in every space we touch.
We work with a select number of clients at a time, and we think that makes all the difference.
Jessica Nannery
As Principal Designer at Saltwater Home, Jessica brings more than 18 years of experience and holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Mount Ida College. She began her career at the Boston Design Center, later managing showrooms, overseeing custom furniture production, and helping launch a retail and furniture studio alongside a renowned Boston designer. Before joining Saltwater Home, she served as Senior Designer and Client Relations Lead at a respected local firm. Jessica has been instrumental in the firm’s growth, known for building lasting client relationships and leading many of Saltwater Home’s most transformative projects.
Owner + Principal Designer
Christina Hawkes
With a background in real estate, development, and design, Christina brings a strategic mindset to every project, blending financial insight with creative vision. A Babson College graduate, she spent years in commercial development, loan origination, and corporate relocation before transitioning into interior design. Her experience helps clients make design decisions that elevate a space while supporting long-term goals, from investment properties and commercial interiors to luxury home renovations across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Christina’s favorite part of the job? The relationships that grow between the design team and each client
Lead Designer
Rebecca is our in-house drafter, bringing technical precision and a deep appreciation for natural design to every project. With a BFA in Interior Architecture and a minor in Photography from Endicott College, she finds constant inspiration in the outdoors. Her work blends light, organic materials, and thoughtful detail to create spaces that feel grounded, timeless, and connected to nature.
Technical DesignerRebecca Zub
Erica brings a rare combination to Saltwater Home: an artist's eye, a deep fluency in aesthetics, and the strategic instincts to shape how a brand and a space communicate. She holds a B.F.A. from Maine College of Art and spent years in Maine's contemporary art world guiding acquisitions and connecting collectors with artists before bringing that same eye to interior design, where her instinct for space, material, and detail translates naturally. At Saltwater Home, Erica designs on select projects, leads brand and creative direction, and is often the first person new clients meet.
Marketing | Design AssociateErica Gammon
SaRenna joined Saltwater Home after earning her B.F.A. in Interior Architecture and Design, graduating Magna Cum Laude in South Carolina. With a strong interest in CAD drafting, residential design, and lighting, she brings both technical skill and creative curiosity to the team. In addition to her experience through studio projects and internships, her time at Saltwater Home has built a strong foundation for supporting our design process from concept to completion.
SaRenna Carr
Procurement + Logistics Coordinator
Design AssociateAinsley Luken
Ainsley has been part of Saltwater Home for five years and recently earned her B.F.A. in Interior Architecture from Endicott College. With a natural eye for design and impeccable attention to detail, she approaches every project with thoughtfulness and creativity. Her experience spans all phases of the design process, from concept development to final installation, where she ensures every element feels cohesive, functional, and beautifully executed.
Heather began her design career in 2017 with Ethan Allen in furniture sales and design consulting. In 2021, while renovating a historic Bed and Breakfast in Bar Harbor, she moved to MDI and spent a season designing and managing several inns for a local hotel group. She later managed procurement for a designer trade program before launching her own business in 2023, designing and setting up Airbnbs nationwide. Today, Heather brings her hospitality and procurement expertise to Saltwater Home, ensuring every project runs efficiently and seamlessly.
Operations Manager