Business Details
38 Years
experience
Luxury Hand-Painted Wallpapers & Custom Interior Design
Founded in 1988 by Mehmet and Dimonah Iksel Decorative Arts Decorative Arts, our company has pioneered the fusion of traditional hand-painted artistry with cutting-edge digital technology. Specialising in bespoke wallcoverings, we draw inspiration from pre-industrial decorative arts, offering architectural, botanical, and scenic designs tailored to individual spaces. Our innovative approach, which began with digitising hand-painted panels in 2001, has redefined luxury interior decoration. Recognised globally through exhibitions at Maison & Objet and features in The New York Times and Le Monde, we combine technical precision with artistic sophistication.Our services include fully custom hand-painted decors, made-to-measure digital prints, and standard-sized scenic wallpapers, all crafted to transform interiors into timeless masterpieces. With showrooms in London and Paris, we serve discerning clients seeking unparalleled craftsmanship and creative vision.
Services
Hand-Painted Projects
Custom Printing
Standard Printing
Decorative Panels
Archive Collection
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in luxury wallcoverings
- We pioneered digital printing from hand-painted originals
- Our designs adapt precisely to architectural specifications
- Our archive collection revives 18th-century East India Company wallpapers
- We maintain showrooms in London and Paris
Services
Hand-Painted Projects
Entirely bespoke hand-painted decors tailored to specific projects. Our artists create intricate gold leaf work and architectural motifs on gessoed canvas for full room installations. This premium service transforms spaces with one-of-a-kind frescoes that reflect individual client visions. Each piece maintains our signature textured backgrounds and elaborate painting techniques.
Custom Printing
Digitally printed designs adapted to exact room dimensions. Clients select from our architectural and ornamental collections, which we modify to fit specific spaces. This service combines our hand-painted originals with precise scaling and colour adjustments. Each project receives unique treatment with templates ensuring perfect pattern alignment across surfaces.
Standard Printing
Pre-sized scenic wallpapers available in five standard heights and 3-11 colour options. These designs feature seamless looping panels for continuous installation. Our ready-made collection offers rapid delivery without compromising quality. The 90cm-wide panels provide flexible decorating solutions for both residential and commercial spaces.
Decorative Panels
Framed decorative panels offering flexible installation options. Available as single pieces, folding screens, or room-length suites, these panels feature curated designs from our collections. Clients can choose from various mounting options including wooden chassis with printed faux frames. This service provides an adaptable alternative to full wall installations.
Archive Collection
Digitally restored 18th-century East India Company wallpapers. We've preserved original patinas while reconstructing damaged sections using high-resolution scanning. These historic designs combine antique charm with modern durability. Clients can request custom sizing for authentic period decoration at accessible prices.
People
Mehmet Iksel
Co-Founder
Co-founded Iksel Decorative Arts Decorative Arts in 1988 with Dimonah Iksel Decorative Arts Decorative Arts. Pioneered digital adaptation of hand-painted techniques in 2001. Brings decades of expertise in traditional painting and decorative arts restoration.
Dimonah Iksel
Co-Founder
Co-founder with Mehmet Iksel Decorative Arts Decorative Arts since 1988. Specialises in interpreting historical decorative styles for modern interiors. Led the digitisation of antique wallpaper collections and restoration of 18th-century designs.
Questions
What makes Iksel Decorative Arts Decorative Arts's wallcoverings unique?
Our wallcoverings combine traditional hand-painted artistry with digital technology, offering both historic reproductions and contemporary designs tailored to specific spaces.
Can I request custom-sized wallcoverings?
Yes, our custom printing service adapts designs to exact room dimensions using templates for perfect pattern alignment across surfaces.
Do you offer historic wallpaper reproductions?
Our Archive Collection features digitally restored 18th-century East India Company wallpapers with preserved patinas and reconstructed damaged sections.
What installation options are available?
We offer full room installations, decorative panels, folding screens, and standard-sized wallpapers with looping designs for continuous coverage.
Where can I view your collections?
Our London showroom at Chelsea Harbour and Paris location at 20 rue Bonaparte showcase current collections, with online catalogues available for browsing.
