Could this be the most unlikely designer Disney collaboration in history?

last updated 9 June 2022

Kelly Hoppen has been revealed as the designer behind the latest Disney collaboration. There's a sentence I never thought I'd ever write.

Kelly Hoppen MBE, the queen of chic neutral interiors, has created a Disney wallpaper collection– in celebration of Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday! The designs adorned with beloved Mickey are bold and beautiful. Just not what you might expect from an interior designer known for working with neutrals.

The new range of striking murals and wallpaper designs will be available later this month from Graham & Brown. Undeniably, it's an unlikely collaboration, yet it works! If you are a Mickey Mouse fan you are going to LOVE this collection...

room with white brick wall and lady is sitting on bench

'Mickey Mouse is such an icon and means so much to so many people.' explains Kelly. 'I wanted to put my own twist on Mickey and create design-led pieces - for both adults and children. I wanted to bring him to life inside the home, while blending seamlessly into the decor and offering it a quirky appeal.

room with mickey mouse painting and wooden pots on cabinet

The new collection features four mural and four wallpaper designs, each in a range of different colourways. The wallpapers are £40 a roll and the murals are £50 per sq m.

With each design, Kelly wanted to introduce Mickey to a grown-up audience, while retaining his youthful charm and appeal.

room with mickey mouse on wall and grey chair with cushions

This design sees a monochrome Mickey Mouse cheekily pulling aside Kelly’s signature taupe stripes. It's the percent design to reflect the identities of both Mickey and Kelly.

room with mickey mouse on wall and lamp book on desk

This artistic mural is the most grown-up design within the new collection – it's ideal for a home work space. Grey and russet paint splashes provide an arty background for sketches of Mickey.

sunshine shade of yellow with mickey mouse print wallpaper

One for the kids! A classic houndstooth print has been given a very bold makeover in this sunshine shade of yellow. Mickey is seen jumping out of this design – it's a real departure from Kelly's usual style, but her bravery has paid off.

curly hair lady with so many mickey mouse

Speaking of the new collection, Kelly exclaims, 'I can’t even tell you how much fun I had creating these designs. It’s an honour to be able to reimagine Mickey in my own way.'

Can you envision this famous mouse now decorating your house? If Kelly Hoppen approves, it makes it officially cool for us all –right?

Tamara was Ideal Home's Digital Editor before joining the Woman & Home team in 2022. She has spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she's honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. Tamara is always ahead of the curve when it comes to interiors trends – and is great at seeking out designer dupes on the high street.