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INTERIORS NEW BUILD

BACK TO
THE 70S

Take a trip back to
the decade of disco
with these retro
Fitzpatrick Floor Lamp with inspired products. Retro Floral Coral Cushion,
Green Floral Spot Shade, Annabel James, £17.95,
Florence Broadhurst, £395, annabeljames.com
florencebroadhurst.co.uk THE PLAYFAIR AT DONALDSON’S
CROWNED APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT

OF THE YEAR AT SCOTTISH HOME
AWARDS 2020

Against fierce competition, with 12 finalists in contention, The Playfair was best in class,
securing this prestigious award, which celebrates innovation and excellence.
Judged by a panel of industry experts, the transformed the historic building into
awards look for developments that display beautiful period homes in a wide variety
excellence in overall design, including of sizes, from studio apartments to three-
aesthetics, suitability for purpose and bedroom penthouses.
sustainability.
Residents benefit from access to The
The Playfair was recognised for providing Playfair’s communal areas, which have already
both excellent homes and a meticulous been restored. These include the grand
restoration of one of Edinburgh’s most iconic entrance hall and impressive original staircase,
buildings. The judges noted that they “were creating an elegant and homely sense of
Cricket Three Seater Sofa, Sofology, £949, sofology.co.uk impressed by the landmark development, place emulating the feel of a boutique hotel.
which throughout judging this year was hard
to ignore. Its innovative design has been done Additionally, residents can access The Club
at a high level, considering the constraints of Room and The Chapel Room. The Club Room,
the building and a variety of spatial design a south facing boutique communal room
challenges.” where refreshments are available, overlooks
The Playfair’s discreet internal courtyard,
Situated just moments from Haymarket whilst The Chapel Room is an impressive
station, the former college is set amidst 16 shared living space situated in the original
acres of elegant grounds and is dominated Donaldson’s chapel.
by the central Playfair building, a magnificent
quadrangular building built in the 1840s and Prices for apartments at The Playfair currently
designed in the style of an Elizabethan palace. range from £350,000 - £1,600,000. To register
interest and for more information, including
Magnolia Swivel Armchair, Avalon Chevron Weave Rug, Karlsson Mini Flip Wall Clock,
Cult Furniture, £359, Housecosy, £129, Red Candy, £118, City & Country, the UK’s market leading virtual tours, visit cityandcountry.co.uk or call
cultfurniture.com housecosy.com redcandy.co.uk developer of heritage buildings, has 0131 341 5679.

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