The Salvesen Graham Story // From Georgian Roots to Modern Living

About this episode

Ariel Okin interviews Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham about their design studio Salvesen Graham and their unique design philosophy.

This week on Talk Shop, Ariel sits down with the powerhouse duo behind London-based design studio Salvesen Graham: Nicole Salvesen, and Mary Graham. Established in London, their studio combines over 25 years of experience and a deep understanding of both residential and commercial design to create beautifully curated spaces for clients in the UK and around the world. Since founding their studio in 2013, Nicole and Mary have developed a signature approach to blending the elegance of Georgian England, the vibrancy of historic Indian textiles, and a modern sensibility–a unique design philosophy they call "Future Heritage."Ariel also chats with Mary and Nicole about the impetus for launching The Collection by Salvesen Graham, their own chic range of fabrics, wallpapers, and furniture inspired by the elements that have shaped their aesthetic, and what's on the horizon, with new SKUs releasing in 2026. With over 25 years of combined experience, Nicole and Mary share how their partnership—rooted in trust, collaboration, and friendship—has shaped a studio known for richly layered, deeply livable interiors. An episode fit for both anglophiles and design lovers of all stripes, this is one…

People in this episode

Host: Ariel Okin

Guests: Nicole Salvesen, Mary Graham

Topics covered

• design
• interior design
• Georgian architecture
• textiles
• collaboration
• modern living

Keywords

• Salvesen Graham
• interior design
• Georgian roots
• modern living
• textiles
• collaboration
• Future Heritage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Salvesen Graham

Places: London, UK

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