Life In Colour. Edinburgh Feature Home

LIFE IN COLOUR.  Edinburgh Home of the Month.


21 Spring Gardens is a magnificent 3-storey end terrace villa with fabulous views over Arthur’s Seat. 

The décor is a skilful blend of contemporary style with traditional period features and the use of colour is masterfully balanced.

The bright airy sitting room is painted in a soft Wedgewood blue which could be cold.  However it’s the perfect foil for the controlled riot of colour which is picked up from the traditional Turkish-style rug.   Two scarlet leather, contemporary clubby armchairs look great together and the same strong red is picked up in the lampshades.   The focal point is a handsome marble fireplace with a cast iron inset and open fire.  Gracing the space above is a very arresting piece of contemporary art.  Queen Anne chairs pick up the traditional theme once more and echo the soft curves of the draped window treatment.

The spacious kitchen diner again artfully fuses the contemporary with the traditional.  The soft Wedgewood blue is carried through in the wall and tile treatment .  Substantial, sleek white lacquered units gather round a focal cooking hub.  Granite worktops and a vast chandelier introduce glamour to an attractive but highly functional space.   A polished mahogany traditional table and chairs add a charming formality to the dining space.

A zen-like sense of calm pervades the master bedroom which overlooks Arthur’s Seat.  Walls are painted in a soft, calming dove grey – the perfect foil for the crisp, white-painted picture rail and decorative cornice-work.   Another glamorous chandelier makes the most of the ceiling height.  The focal point is a striking polished hardwood bedframe, topped with some striking decorative cushions in vibrant colours.  A period-style chaise at a jaunty angle adds a wonderfully decadent touch.

The stunning contemporary family bathroom has a real boutique hotel feel.  It features handsome twin butler-style basins and is lined in tactile limestone-style tiling. Striking black tiling around the basins gives them a crisp outline and overcomes any tendency towards blandness in the colour scheme.

The spacious walk-in shower area has soft halogen internal downlighting and feature glass bricks to supplement the lighting.  The deep bath tub has a luxurious centre wall recessed filler.


This fabulous home is currently for sale.*   Click on the logo below for more details.

Please note:  furnishings have now been removed.