Our Story

Founded in 2013 by James Karpin, Akiva Interiors is more than just an interior design company—it’s a legacy of love and care, named after his daughter, Akiva.

In Hebrew, Akiva stands for protection and shelter, embodying the essence of what a home should provide.

Our Mission & Values

Protection & Shelter – the Hebrew meaning of Akiva.

Design Excellence – multi-award creativity and BIID-level expertise.

Affordable Access – fixed fees and trade discounts make good design attainable.

Why Homeowners & Expats Choose Us

11 consecutive design awards.

95 + five-star Houzz reviews.

English-speaking team who liaise with German, Spanish & French trades.

Professional indemnity cover to €175 000.

Post-design support until 100 % completion.

Our Process

Discovery → Concept → Detailed Design → Procurement & Sourcing → Post-Design Support.

Where We Work

Our studio is headquartered in Berlin, giving us boots-on-the-ground coverage for full, turnkey interior-design projects anywhere in Germany—from Munich penthouses to Hamburg town-houses. Here we handle every site visit, contractor briefing and furniture installation personally, so you can simply collect the keys and move in.

Beyond Germany, we deliver the same award-winning creativity remotely across Europe. Clients in Spain, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland and beyond receive detailed 2-D layouts, 3-D visuals, shopping lists and specification packs in English, plus our post-design support hotline that guides local trades through each step. All measurements are verified via video walk-throughs and annotated floor plans, and we arrange sample kits to arrive at your door for confident material selection.

So whether you need on-site, turnkey execution in Germany or an online design package anywhere else in Europe, Akiva brings affordable, English-speaking interior design straight to your home.

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Awards Credentials

Meet the Team

Meet the multi-award-winning, English-speaking designers and project leads who bring Akiva’s visionary concepts to life across Europe—discover the faces behind your future home.