Att Home with... Our Co-founder Amanda
Att Pynta co-founder Amanda invites us into her charming new London home, where thoughtful details and a soft colour palette create a calm and cosy retreat from city life.
Nestled in leafy Blackheath, Amanda’s home feels like a natural continuation of her signature Scandinavian aesthetic—light-filled, relaxed and layered with pieces that tell a story. After years in her South East London flat, she and her husband Darren, along with their two young sons, recently made the move to a bigger space, one that balances practicality with personal style.
“The house needed a lot of work, so it was a stressful few months getting it all done; from re-plastering, flooring, plumbing, new kitchen etc. It was the first time I got to pick all the materials, colours and finishing touches from scratch and I am so happy with the final result. I wanted this house to feel calm and welcoming,” Amanda says. “We’ve kept the walls quite neutral, using Farrow & Ball Dimity across walls and ceiling and added warmth through textiles and natural materials.”
"We added three double panels of sheer off-white linen curtains to run wall to wall and cover the patio doors to give us privacy but not blocking any light" explains Amanda. It adds a cohesive calm feel to the room and allows a diffused light to flow through the open-plan living space.
A highlight of the home is the mid-century style kitchen, designed to complement the house’s original 1950s architecture. 'When designing the house, I wanted to stay true to its original character and age. I’ve always believed it’s better to work with what a space already has rather than force it into being something it’s not. One of my biggest pet peeves is when people add period details to homes built in a completely different era, or worse, strip away all the original features from an older property", Amanda explains. "That mindset really guided my decisions, from the choice of doors to skirting boards. Still, I wanted the space to feel fresh and modern. For example, while I love a classic country-style kitchen, it didn’t feel right for this house. Instead, I went with a more streamlined look, inspired by mid-century modern design".
The dark oak kitchen cupboards bring depth and richness to the space, while the Taj Mahal quartzite countertop adds a soft, organic contrast. “At first, I wasn’t planning to have the stone run all the way up the wall to create a splash back,” Amanda explains, “but I changed my mind last minute and also added the shelf and I’m so glad I did. It really ties everything together and adds a touch of luxury without being too polished.” Ceiling lights in aged brass and dark wood from Plank hardware adds a finishing touch to the space. 
The open-plan living and dining area centres around a generous MELIMELI Luca sofa, perfect for family time and movie nights. You’ll spot plenty of Att Pynta touches throughout the home—from softly curved ceramics to textured cushions and lighting that casts a warm glow in the evenings.
There are nods to Amanda’s Swedish roots in every room. Which are your favourite pieces that you couldn't live without? "My mid century dining table, it was my grandparents and I brought it over here from Sweden. I also love my Dagg vase from Svenskt Tenn, it's a modern design classic which was a gift from my mother on my 25th birthday.
The bedroom and spare bedroom we kept pretty neutral with off-white curtains and blinds. "I wanted the bedroom to feel bright and airy but made sure to add blackout lining to my curtains as it gets a lot of natural light through-out the day", Amanda says.
"I enjoyed designing the kids room as I could play a bit more with colour and shapes. I picked a neutral green, Cromarty from Farrow & Ball, for the walls and painted the woodwork in the colour Pigeon, also F&B, which is a darker hue. My son loves orange and yellows so I tried to incorporate that in the room but still keeping a calm colour palette", she says.
