For our Next in Design 2025 winners, Laura Graham and Hianta Cassam Chenai, it was a meeting of minds – two interior designers living in the same Devon village, both on maternity leave, both passionate about the local design scene. ‘We just clicked – I knew I wanted her to be my partner,’ Hianta says.
That was only in 2024, but they’ve already worked on both residential and commercial spaces across Devon, with local brands like Naturalmat and Feldspar. Their aesthetic leans slightly Scandinavian, but with a joyful use of upholstery – pale woods and colorful prints.
