Anna Atwal s spacious Edinburgh house is all about fun on a grand scale - YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Interiors Anna Atwal s spacious Edinburgh house is all about fun on a grand scale By You Magazine - May 27, 2018 Everyone back to my pad! With its look-at-me artwork and vibrant colour scheme, boutique owner Anna Atwal s spacious Edinburgh house is all about fun on a grand scale. ‘The living room is on the same floor as our bedroom so we’ve made it into a master suite, connecting the spaces with Crittall doors,’ says Anna. The doors allow natural light to flow through the space. The sofa is by Muuto (muuto.com) Image: Luke White Georgian architecture and cobbled streets give Edinburgh’s New Town a village feel, despite being located in Scotland’s capital. As the city continues to be a desirable destination for independent outlets and design-thirsty consumers, Anna saw not only a place where her lifestyle concept store Pad could flourish, but something unique for her home: a townhouse with a garden. Anna and Haj are drawn to colourful artwork that brings an optimistic feel to a space. This piece is by Polish artist Michal Lukasiewicz. The couple bought it on a trip to New York. Image: Luke White ‘It was in a sad state as it had been empty for five years, but despite the dust and aged décor, the beauty of the house was intact when we saw it,’ Anna says. ‘It had original fireplaces in almost every room and beautiful cornicing and wood panelling. Luckily the layout of the house was pretty much all there, so it was less about changing structure and more about redecorating and adding personal touches.’ When Anna moved in, much of the flooring was blonde wood, which wasn’t in the best condition. She began stripping it back to reveal these original tiles. Try the reclaimed collection at Bert & May (bertandmay.com) for similar. Image: Luke White This led to creations such as ‘the pink room’, aka the living room, Anna’s favourite and the one she believes is the best expression of her taste: bright, bold and fun. She endeavoured to keep the space light in feel and sanded the original floorboards before painting them – and the walls – white. The chimney breast is a chalky grey to add warmth. ‘The blank canvas meant I could indulge in beautiful burled wood furniture, the giant pink sofa and our most vibrant and fun artwork,’ she says. Anna wanted a light and airy bathroom. The wallpaper, Palm Jungle by Cole & Son (cole-and-son.com), brings colour to an otherwise muted room. ‘I love its lush tropical vibe,’ she says. Image: Luke White Anna’s love of travel, art and design inspired her to create her own range of Indonesian furniture and showcase new brands from all over the world at Pad, where she provides a platform for independent designers alongside more recognised international brands. Anna tried a few colour schemes in the kitchen before finally deciding on black. ‘It was best for showcasing the marble island and gives more of an industrial feel to the space. I like the contrast it provides with the pink room,’ says Anna. For a similar gilded mirror try Alexander & Pearl (alexanderandpearl.co.uk). Image: Luke White ‘It’s all about your “pad”,’ Anna says, ‘ie, your dream home filled with your favourite things – whether that’s textiles, furniture or even the clothes in your wardrobe. Fashion and interiors mirror each other in colour and trends.’ The artwork above the bed holds a special place in Anna’s heart: ‘I bought it with inheritance from my grandad years ago,’ she says. ‘I find it a very peaceful work, staring out to sea, so it made sense to have it in the bedroom.’ The four-poster bed is from Lombok (lombok.co.uk). Image: Luke White And her own pad? ‘Not too serious, with touches of glamour. I like to mix lots of different styles and try not to follow conventional design trends. I think your home should be an expression of yourself.’ Cactus vase, £29, Plumo Cushion cover, £39, West Elm Print, £75, Susi Bellamy Giant acrylic foot, £1,495, Jonathan Adler Floor light, £719, Twenty Twenty One Neon light, £270, Rockett St George Mirror, £649, Mad Dogs and Englishmen Interiors Rug, £330, Naken Sofa, £3,043, Houseology Floor tile, £74.70 per sq m, Fired Earth Wallpaper, £22.99 for a 10m roll, Debenhams Drinks trolley, £375, Oliver Bonas For more information, visit padlifestyle.co.uk Report by Alex Summer RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Aldi s pumpkin-shaped casserole dish is all we want for Halloween 7 of the best money-saving kitchen gadgets to invest in this winter Aldi has restocked miniature velvet chairs and sofas for your dog DON' T MISS Fiona Bruce Sometimes I struggle not to cry November 14, 2021 17 beautiful 2021 diaries to help you to look forward to December 4, 2020 Why women leave men for women What’ s fuelling the rise of April 28, 2019 Hollywood veteran Laura Linney on plastic surgery friendship and her stellar July 3, 2017 You can shop the khaki jumpsuit from Holly Willoughby’ s new M& S July 17, 2019 The secrets and lies behind this happy family photo April 11, 2021 It’ s cocktail hour Olly Smith’ s cocktail recipes and Eleanor Maidment s canapé November 14, 2021 BBC One has revealed its Christmas TV schedule and there’ s lots December 2, 2020 YOU Beauty Box August Reviews August 1, 2017 Rome has been named the cheapest major city to visit in August 7, 2019 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved