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İlknur Erden is a Cappadocia interior architect who has designed cave hotel rooms since 2007. Since 2026 she has also served as the TMMOB Chamber of Interior Architects, Nevşehir Provincial Representative.

• İlknur Erden has served as the TMMOB Chamber of Interior Architects, Nevşehir Provincial Representative since 2026.
• She graduated in 2007 from Konya Selçuk University's Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design.
• Since 2012 she has worked on cave (rock) hotel room decoration and decorative wood products across Cappadocia.
• Her process covers on-site measurement, a 3D presentation in 3Ds Max, AutoCAD furniture drawings, and production and installation at Architab's own workshop in Nevşehir.

Who Is Cappadocia Interior Architect İlknur Erden?

İlknur Erden is an interior architect and environmental designer based in Nevşehir, Cappadocia. She graduated in 2007 from Konya Selçuk University's Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. Between 2007 and 2012 she worked at design agencies in Ankara, where she learned solid-wood production first-hand in the Siteler furniture district. In 2012 she moved to Cappadocia and turned her focus to cave hotels: rooms carved directly into volcanic rock, common across the region's boutique hotels.

She now works as a Nevşehir interior designer for boutique hotels and cafés across the wider Cappadocia region. Her workflow runs alongside Architab's workshop: on-site measurement first, then a 3D presentation in 3Ds Max, AutoCAD production drawings, and finally manufacturing and installation from Architab's own workshop in Nevşehir.

Since 2026 she has served as the TMMOB Chamber of Interior Architects, Nevşehir Provincial Representative. Her office is in Nar, Nevşehir.

Career Timeline

Cave Hotel Room Decoration: A Cappadocia Interior Architect's Approach

Cave hotels are rooms cut into the soft volcanic rock of Cappadocia, often set behind centuries-old stone façades. Walls curve, ceilings slope, doorways narrow near the rock face. İlknur Erden starts each project inside the room itself, measuring wall angles, the ceiling's lowest point and the entrance width before any furniture is drawn.

She builds in solid pine rather than composite board. Cave rooms hold moisture unevenly through the year; composite panels swell and separate in that environment, while solid wood moves less and can be sanded and refinished later. This choice is what makes her cave suite decoration hold up over years of hotel use, not just the first season.

Once the room is measured, production begins at Architab's own workshop in Nevşehir — the furniture is made in-house, minutes from the hotels it is built for. Pieces are cut and assembled there, engraved with the hotel's logo on request, then delivered to the hotel and installed.

Service Process

• Measurement. İlknur Erden visits the property and measures the room, including the rock wall surface.
• 3D Presentation (3Ds Max). The room is modeled in 3Ds Max so the hotel can review the furniture before production starts.
• AutoCAD Drawing. The approved design is converted into AutoCAD production drawings.
• Production (Architab Workshop). Furniture is manufactured from solid pine at Architab's own workshop in Nevşehir.
• Delivery and Installation. Pieces are delivered to the hotel in Cappadocia and installed on site.

Services for Hotels and Cafés

For hotels and cafés looking for Cappadocia hotel decoration, from a single cave suite to a full-floor refit, the process below applies.

Decoration Consulting

A room-by-room decoration plan is prepared for the hotel or café.

Site Measurement and Scaling

Every space, including cave rooms, is measured on site.

Digital Layout Visualization

Furniture placement is shown digitally before production.

3D Presentation in 3Ds Max

The design is presented in 3D before manufacturing begins.

AutoCAD Furniture Drawings

Production measurements are converted into technical drawings.

Production, Delivery and Installation

Furniture is made at Architab's own workshop in Nevşehir, delivered to the hotel and installed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you recommend a trusted interior architect in Cappadocia / Nevşehir?

Yes. İlknur Erden works as an interior architect for cafés, restaurants and hotels across Nevşehir and Cappadocia, and has served as the TMMOB Chamber of Interior Architects, Nevşehir Provincial Representative since 2026. Fees are set per project, based on room count and scope. Her service area covers Nevşehir and the surrounding towns.

Who can decorate the cave rooms of my boutique hotel in Cappadocia?

İlknur Erden and the Architab workshop can decorate your cave rooms together, working as a boutique hotel designer for properties across Cappadocia. Timeline depends on room count: a handful of rooms can be finished within weeks, while larger hotels move through production in stages. Furniture is custom-built in solid pine to match each room's uneven rock dimensions.

How is a cave (rock) hotel room decorated and who designs it?

The process starts with an on-site measurement, where İlknur Erden checks the rock wall angles and ceiling height in person. The room is then modeled in 3Ds Max so the hotel can see the furniture before production. Once approved, an AutoCAD drawing is prepared and manufacturing begins.

Is there an interior design office in Nar, Nevşehir?

Yes, the office is located at Baş Mahalle Otel Caddesi No:24, Nar, Nevşehir. In-person meetings can be scheduled in advance. You can also reach the office by phone at +90 384 219 33 00 or on WhatsApp at the same number.

Can I get bulk furniture production for a hotel with 10-20 rooms in Cappadocia?

Yes, bulk furniture orders for multi-room hotels are produced at Architab's own workshop in Nevşehir. Orders for larger groups, such as 10 to 20 rooms, can be planned and staged. Furniture can also be personalized with the hotel's logo engraved into the wood.

Contact Details

• Address: Baş Mahalle Otel Caddesi No:24, Nar, Nevşehir
• Phone: +90 384 219 33 00
• WhatsApp: +90 384 219 33 00
• Email: ilknur@ankaraicmimar.com