AUTUMN 2020
BRANDT LIFE luxury kitchen living
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Showroom Feature
pages 4-5 Lifestyle
pages 6-8 Designer Profile Georgie Robbins
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Case Study
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Interior Designer Profile Gloria Sanchez Puerta
page 16-17 Gallery
page 18-23 Q&A
page 24 Recipe
page 25 News
page 26 Competition
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SHOWROOM
HATCH END SHOWROOM Our flagship showroom in Hatch End is located at 431 The Broadway and serves North London and surrounding Home Counties.
Hatch End Showroom, 431 The Broadway, Hatch End, Pinner. HA5 4 JR 0203 758 4455
An impressive 1066 ft² of kitchen inspiration, our Hatch End showroom is a creative hub filled with the latest kitchen concepts and home design solutions. Making it an ideal resource for UK homeowners, interior designers and architects, we are in a prime position to work on all types of interior design projects: big or small, single property or multi-dwelling.
Lastly, we have a created an open-plan kitchen dining space that allows visitors to experience a popular U-shaped kitchen layout using only two walls. The dining space provides the perfect place to sit down and discuss clients wishes and our ideas over a freshly brewed cup of tea or coffee, as well as introduce our range of past projects on a large display monitor.
Opening Hours Mon - Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sundays and Bank Holidays Closed
Our feature kitchen display is perfect for the progressive homeowner who is looking for a contemporary, handleless kitchen with a feature island unit and the latest appliances. Offering the chance to explore new culinary techniques, you can discover how premium cooking technology can help elevate this modern kitchen by eliminating the need for an overhead extractor hood: space saving and practical. From there, you can relax at our traditional-style cocktail bar with high rise bar stools.
A beautiful kitchen is at the heart of every home and we value the long-standing relationships we have established with many of our customers by doing what we do best: designing high performance, fashionable kitchens, bedrooms and living spaces that cater to contemporary and traditional lifestyles.
Showcasing a more classic kitchen aesthetic, the furniture is complemented by a mix of quality raw materials and a timeless painted finish. On the opposite side is a contrasting one-wall kitchen that is defined by its sleek wood and stone effect furniture and high impact hexagon splashback. Industrial in style, this linear kitchen concept is the perfect example of how you can maximise storage even when space is limited.
Whether it is a process, service or product in our offering, we have worked tirelessly to gain all the relevant accreditations to ensure that Brandt Design works with an approved supply chain. Giving customers the confidence that their project will be handled by a professional team from design through to completion, Brandt Design will aim to answer any question or project idea you may have so please feel free to contact us. info@brandtkitchens.co.uk
A beautiful kitchen is at the heart of every home and we value the long-standing relationships we have established with many of our customers by doing what we do best: design high performance, fashionable kitchens, bedrooms and living spaces that cater to contemporary lifestyles.
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LIFESTYLE
Miele Range Cooker
Range cooker or conventional oven? When planning a new kitchen, one of the biggest decisions a homeowner makes is whether to select a conventional built-in oven or a range cooker. Visually, a range cooker makes a statement by creating a focal point in a kitchen but the room needs the required space; conversely, many consumers prefer built-in ovens which are often more complementary to the overall kitchen design with its linear look. It is also fitted at a more user-friendly height.
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Culinary classics
Bank of Ovens: custom kitchens by Brandt Design
“Think about how much cooking you do in a typical week and what type of food you will be cooking. Are you going to need and use every single function or would a simpler model give you better value for money?” Mayhul Nandha, Studio Manager and Senior Designer at Brandt Design, Hatch End showroom, comments, “It is vital to consider what you really need from your cooking appliance, what you would like and what could perhaps be an added bonus. Also, be honest with yourself, as this will help you to refine your design ideas as it’s important that your choice serves your cooking demands adequately.” “Think about how much cooking you do in a typical week and what type of food you will be cooking. Are you going to need and use every single function or would a simpler model give you better value for money? Have you set your heart on a particular brand or are you open to suggestions? Do you like the idea of having a smart oven? Are there safety factors to consider like small children and/or pets?”
Mayhul added, “For this type of exercise, end-users usually fall into the following categories:” Home Chef: If you love to cook then a range cooker will complement your culinary skills and will make a superb centrepiece in your kitchen. There are models for both contemporary and traditional environments so there’s also plenty of scope to create a country feel or a stunning commercial or industrial vibe. People love the versatility of range cookers as you can have dual fuel options, gas or even electric ranges, which can potentially be relocated if you ever decide to move house or upgrade your kitchen! Family Focus: Maximizing space is vital if you’ve got a busy household so how about combining larder storage and your cooking zone with
a dedicated ‘chef wall?” The latest built-in ovens are designed to fit neatly inside dedicated housing units alongside kitchen units of the same depth, so you can enjoy floor-to-ceiling storage whilst providing, for example, for a dedicated steam oven for cakes sitting alongside a fan oven for roasts and more traditional fayre. Separate ovens for special dietary requirements are worth considering. Design Statement: Installing a set of integrated ovens at each end of your cook zone instantly adds symmetry and will help to frame the work area in your kitchen space. The dark glass finish of this style of oven can also provide a foil to a grey or white kitchen scheme, creating an eye-catching look which guarantees form and function. This can be particularly effective if you have a central kitchen island, as one side of the island can merge into the cook zone
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whilst the other side provides a space for guests to sit and dine.
Single built-in Oven: custom kitchens by Brandt Design
Twin Power and versatility: There is always the option to install both a range cooker and series of built-in ovens for the ultimate luxury, achieving heat storage, the latest technologies and increased cooking capacity! To summarise, installing the correct cooking appliances for your lifestyle is a hugely important part of the design process of any kitchen, if you are in any doubt, the Brandt Design teams are always available to help you make the right choice for your lifestyle.
A quick guide: • Range Cookers offer up to 50% more cooking space with two or more ovens, selection of hob burners and a grill, As there are different compartments in a range cooker various dishes can be prepared at the same time, and at different temperatures which usually provides a much greater output compared to conventional oven.
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• Bank or range of independent ovens: a combination of single and double ovens/microwaves, steam which are arranged at eye level height in independent housing units that are usually tall in nature, creating a stunning contemporary look and with versatility as there is more than one oven.
• Standard integrated ovens are also fitted ‘pillar style’ at eye level. More suitable for smaller families and perhaps for those who don’t enjoy cooking as a hobby or pastime. Definitely the least expensive of the three options
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PROFILE
DESIGNER PROFILE Georgie Robbins In the autumn issue of Brandt Life we profile Project Designer, Georgie Robbins, who works out of Brandt Design’s Finchley Road, West Hampstead showroom.
Georgie joined Brandt in 2019 with 15 years of previous experience across the fitted kitchen industry. She studied in New Zealand for her degree in Interior Design and began her career there before returning to
the UK to continue in the kitchen industry. She comes with an extensive knowledge of kitchens and a broad range of experience across the different sectors of the market.
What makes Georgie stand out from other designers?
How does Georgie’s designs remain fresh and current?
“I’ve worked with Italian, German and bespoke English manufacturers for over 15 years and have an in depth knowledge of how furniture can be used to create different and bespoke designs for each client. Ive worked on many projects in both retail and developments around the country
“I have a passion for architecture and design, I am therefore always seeking out design inspiration by being well read. I regularly visit exhibitions like the prestigious Milan furniture fair for inspiration to keep on top of trends.”
Having a background in computer aided design helps me produce beautiful and accurate drawings for kitchens, wardrobes and living spaces. I have an eye for detail which helps in creating a kitchen that’s completely bespoke to the individual as everyone has different taste.”
So what about away from work? “I love culture and have a real passion for music, cinema and theatre. I’m also a keen runner, and enjoy winter sports on the mountain.”
“I have a passion for architecture and design, I am therefore always seeking out design inspiration by being well read. I regularly visit exhibitions like the prestigious Milan furniture fair for inspiration to keep on top of trends.”
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This kitchen designed, supplied and fitted by Brandt Design includes: • Furniture: Brandt Design Heritage, Cornforth White • Appliances: Miele built in ovens, hob & microwave | Sub-Zero side-by-side fridge-freezer with integrated wine chiller | Extractor is a Westin Cache • Sinks: Kohler linear under-mount sink with wooden lid | Ceramic under-mount Butler sink, white, two-bowl Champagne Trough by The 1810 Company • Taps: Quooker & Zip • Worktops: Brandt Design Bianco Eclipsia | Spekva integrated chopping board Utility room by Brandt Design includes: • Furniture: Brandt Design Heritage, Cornforth White • Appliances: Miele washing machines & tumble dryer • Sink: Blanco Andano • Tap: Blanco Master • Worktops: Brandt Design Bianco Eclipsia
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY
HIGHFIELD FARM Brandt Design, recently completed a beautifully presented country style kitchen and adjoining utility room in the rural setting of Ware, Hertfordshire.
Classic by design, the architecture of this home influenced the design of this kitchen resulting in a traditional furniture range that combined a mix of neutral shades with luxury hardware and appliances. The kitchen style had to work seamlessly through to the adjoining utility room, whilst ensuring that each space retained its own identity. In terms of space-planning, product selection, function and aesthetics, the homeowner gave us the freedom to work with a relatively open brief, however we knew we had to include a separate dining area in the main kitchen space. With that in mind, we chose to furnish this farmhouse style kitchen and utility room in Brandt Design’s Heritage furniture in Cornforth White, a mid-tone easy neutral shade by Farrow & Ball. Creating an atmosphere of tranquillity, the deep rich pigments of this understated grey finish responds to light throughout the day to make full use of the French doors in the bay window dining area. The focal point of the kitchen is a generous island unit that comprises Brandt Design’s Bianco Eclipsia Quartzite worktops, pictured with an integrated circular chopping board by Spekva that tops a round base unit, which protrudes from the island. At the opposite end, a cantilever breakfast bar is defined by a curved worktop edge, seating for three and a champagne trough. A state-of-the-art SubZero fridge freezer with integrated wine chiller is a
significant feature in this kitchen and its stainless steel façade helps to depict the accent hardware, fixtures and fittings, which are designed in a similar finish. Utilising every inch of available storage space, custom fitted furniture spans the length and breadth to welcome a mix of low level drawers, wall units, personalised over mantel, sideboard and tall storage cupboard to hideaway kitchen essentials. Scott Davis, Director of Brandt Design, says “Having the additional utility room space meant we could go big on the island unit. By keeping the primary laundry appliances out of the kitchen, we were able to increase the level of storage by 20% and by virtue, create a kitchen that caters to all disciplines including cooking, leisure and dining.” TIP: I am a huge fan of well-designed kitchen storage, especially when it is designed to become part of a multipurpose island unit. I urge you to be honest with your kitchen designer about how you like to cook and use your kitchen space, as this will determine how much work top space is required and whether you are a ‘tidy-as-yougo’ or more compulsive home chef who prefers to spread out. Telling your designer how you like to work in your kitchen ensures they can plan in more tailored solutions, like recycling bins and breakfast trays, through to wine storage and perhaps integrated chopping boards like the island in this kitchen project.
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Discover extraordinary
The remarkable stories that make Miele ovens unique. One Craftsman. One Oven
One Degree of Accuracy
A Weight off your Mind
Unlike other brands Miele ovens aren’t made on a production line, they’re constructed by hand, by a single skilled engineer.
For perfect results everytime you need a degree of accuracy. (1ºC to be precise.)
Our oven door holds 15kg, so you can rest assured.
Miele ovens give you the temperature you ask for, to within just 1°C, unlike many ovens that can vary by up to up to 30°C according to Which?
Our unique design quality allows you to use the oven door as an extension to your worktop, so you can baste your meats or check your beautiful fresh bread with ease.
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Rather than just assembled components, each Miele oven represents a personal labour of love. Quality comes from care.
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Precision comes from craftmanship.
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Practical design comes from taking the time to understand your needs.
At Miele our products are designed to last and tested to the equivalent of 20 years’ use. These are just some of the reasons we have recently been awarded the Which? Large Home Appliance Brand for the 4th time.
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INTERIOR DESIGNER
GLORIA SANCHEZ PUERTA In our quest to bring our readers the very best in news, tips and advice on all things related to beautiful homes; the team at Brandt Life has got together with award winning interior designers, Tailored Living Interiors, to bring you expert comment in every issue.
Operating under British Institute of Interior Design contracts and based in Dulwich, South East London, Tailored Living Interiors is headed up by Gloria Sanchez and Davide Mancinelli. With over ten years of experience, Gloria originates from Andalucia in Southern Spain, where she trained and qualified as an Interior Designer at the worldrenowned KLC.
Italian born Davide is highly creative with a passion for design and also has a Masters Degree in Building Engineering and Architecture. This gives him an edge as a skilled designer and his extensive knowledge on all technical aspects of architecture and construction means that he can transform an otherwise unremarkable space into something truly beautiful.
Gloria has a keen eye for design and has outstanding project coordination skills which enable her to approach every project with great enthusiasm and dedication whether it’s a single room styling or a full property renovation, tailoring each design to her client’s needs and taste
The duo’s knowledge and in-depth experience is perfect for all phases of project development in both domestic and commercial environments - from design concept through to construction administration, the team delivers high quality, stunning finishes for every project. The interior design service
often runs alongside the company’s interior architectural service for a seamless end result. With satisfied clients from London and the surrounding areas, Tailored Living Interiors provides a unique service that fuses its knowledge to choose the right materials for each particular projects aesthetics whilst keeping within budget. The team can further deliver design custom made pieces, source furniture, lighting, textiles, and floor and wall coverings. Look out for our winter issue for the first interior design contribution from Tailored Living Interiors.
Above: Making an entrance at their Surrey project, Tailored Living Interiors worked with the architecture of the room to create a bespoke banquette that follows the curves of the stairs.
Left: The formal dining room at Tailored Living interiors Surrey project with its stunning bespoke cabinetry and table, crowned by a modern chandelier
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‘Streamline Perfection’: This timeless white kitchen is designed and fitted by Brandt Design and epitomises open-plan kitchen living. The transparent aquamarine bar stools with chrome swivel footrest creates high visual impact against the high gloss white lacquer furniture and linear worktops in light grey, all part of The Brandt Collection. The integrated appliances featured are all by Siemens and the Celsius Arc Tap by Zip Water UK.
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THE BRANDT COLLECTION At Brandt, we are inspired by beautiful designs that add a visual and functional value to everyday life. Explore our collection of designer kitchen and lifestyle furniture, worktops, lighting and more...
Over 40 years of experience creating uniquely designed interior spaces.
Tala is an award-winning lighting brand, elevating the humble light bulb to a design object. All Tala bulbs last up to 10 years and are compatible with most standard lighting fixtures.
This bespoke wardrobe features mirrored square-panel doors, which capitalize on every inch of available storage space and inside, dark wood interiors make way for custom-shelving designed to organize garments, shoes, hats & accessories.
Welcome to the Brandt Design cocktail bar, taking centre stage in the Hatch End showroom and serving customers from a traditional, in-frame shaker style kitchen in painted slate grey finish.
This living room furniture concept is contemporary by design and features a bank of furniture with fine-textured woodgrain surface alongside a high-shine black glass wall unit: on 19 display at Hatch End.
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Creating a contained area for informal dining, home/office work and light entertaining, this custom l-shaped kitchen with 8-person banquette is both practical and stylish: light grey ribbed leather upholstery and Atlanta Terra Oak furniture. Scott Davis says “The banquette was a great marker to work the rest of the design around, allowing us to create dedicated areas by zoning the room and ensuring an efficient use of space.”
A natural extension to the modern kitchen, this neat and tidy utility/boot room is designed in Brandt Heritage furniture with custom-framed bench seating area complemented by a porcelain floor. New and exciting design concepts continue to drive utility room trends with use of hard-working utility furniture. This includes room dividers and display cabinetry through to asymmetrical layouts and seating areas with a ‘lifestyle’ vibe and design aesthetic.
EMBRACE arm chair in meteorite black velvet with black legs. The EMBRACE armchair is designed with a comfortable padded seat with softly curved arm rests and decorative square stitching.
HYPE bar stools in vintage grey art leather with black legs. The HYPE bar stools feature an iconic scooped seat with baseball stitching and the upholstered seat is chic and comfortable.
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‘Dream in blue’: This two-tone, custom kitchen occupies a new purpose-built extension in a large converted granary. Deliberately in a position of advantage, this custom project was designed in the spirit of family without compromise to the finer details and/or spatial boundaries: like the vaulted ceiling and two useable interior walls. It features Brandt Heritage kitchen 21 furniture, pure grey and slate grey painted finishes with 30mm bianco eclipsia worktops.
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Let your customers enjoy the benefits of Neolith porcelain worktop in combination with wood, where a central island is transformed into a luxury space for cooking and dining. On display at our Hampstead Showroom, the grey-veined marble surfaces are Neolith Estatuario polished and the contrasting furniture is AV5082 Wild Grey Oak: all by Brandt Design, part of The Brandt Collection. The alcove sink area is framed by a collection of polished gold trim handles, which are bespoke, special
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sizes and made to order. These define the space and add both form and function by providing convenient access to the wall of concealed kitchen storage. Working in perfect combination with the two-hole mixer tap also in gold, this kitchen epitomises the current trend for mixed materials where atypical finishes have become the go-to for increased personalisation. Installed is a Miele Dialog oven and Brandt Design is one of a small band of showrooms in the UK that are allowed to display it. 23
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Q&A
QUESTIONS & ADVICE In each issue of Brandt Life we want to bring you up to date with the latest product information plus tips and advice which we hope will be informative and complement your lifestyle.
My husband and I are planning to change our kitchen soon and have been wondering whether to opt for frost-free or auto-defrost for our cooling appliances, any advice? Nicole Andrews, West London Frost-free appliances are very popular as they circulate air to prevent the build-up of ice in your freezer, this means that you won’t have to defrost it manually and therefore you can forget about it once installed. Auto defrost is available on virtually all refrigerators and works by melting frost that accrues and then drains the residual water. For freezers, frost-free (sometimes known as no frost) have a dynamic cooling system which ensures that no frost will gather within the appliance; whereas, automatic defrost means that there will be a build-up of ice inside
the freezer walls and you will have to manually remove it from time to time. Frost-free cooling appliances typically cost more to purchase and operate than traditional models because they use a heater to melt gathering ice and it uses a fan to circulate cold air and uses sensors to monitor for any ice build-up. Our advice would be that if you think you can afford the extra cost of purchasing and running a frost-free cooling appliance, then the gain in terms of ease of use that you will get over the lifespan of the appliance is worth it.
My wife and I would like some mirrored wardrobes but want something a little more stylish than the standard sliding doors associated with this type of product because we feel that they are perhaps a little modern for our period property. Can you recommend an alternative please? James Palmer, Hertfordshire
There are many ‘off the peg’ products if you look online or visit a traditional department store, however, to achieve the look you desire, if budgets allow, we would recommend something bespoke as it will guarantee you the finish and performance you desire. Brandt Design has recently completed an installation at a home in Hertfordshire and we feel that the classic colours, door designs and matching cornice and plinths will work perfectly for you. If you take a look at the picture you will see that the design has a timeless appeal – and will complement perfectly your style of dwelling.
Please feel free to contact us with your questions at: info@brandtkitchens.co.uk
FOOD
RECIPE EARL GREY AND STRAWBERRY MACARONS These sweet treats are filled to the brim with a silky white chocolate ganache and delicately infused with the traditional flavour of Earl Grey. Try making the macarons with matcha tea leaves or use freeze dried fruit powder for different flavours.
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Ingredients | Makes approx. 20 Macarons For the Macarons 170g icing sugar 120g ground almonds 2 Earl Grey tea bags, (tea leaves only) 100g egg whites 70g caster sugar Purple food colouring paste For the White Chocolate Ganache 150ml double cream 200g white chocolate Lemon zest 100g strawberry jam, transfer to a piping bag
Method 1. Preheat a Miele Oven on Fan plus 130°C. Line two baking trays with non-stick paper and place a template with 5cm circles under the paper as a guide, if needed.
7. When the macarons are dry, transfer to the preheated oven. Bake at 130°C for 20-25 minutes or until the macarons have lost their “wobble” from the foot.
2. Blitz the icing sugar, ground almonds and Earl Grey tea leaves in a food processor.
8. For the white chocolate ganache, place the double cream in a small pan and bring to the boil. Put the white chocolate and lemon zest in a large bowl.
3. Using an electric hand beater, whisk the egg whites in a large bowl to firm peak stage. 4. Gradually add the sugar. Once all the sugar has been added, whisk in the colouring to make a light, pastel colour. 5. Tip half the icing sugar and almond mix into the meringue and gently fold in. Add the rest of the almond mix and fold in until you have a smooth macaron mixture. 6. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with a 1cm nozzle. Pipe 5 cm discs (either freehand or using the template) on to the non-stick paper. Transfer to a Miele Gourmet Food Warming Drawer and leave to dry for 10-15 minutes on cup setting, first temperature square (40°C), or until the macarons are dry to touch.
9. Pour the cream over the white chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted. Leave to chill in the fridge, stirring every now and again. 10. Once cold and thickened, transfer the ganache to a piping bag. 11. Pipe a circle of ganache around the inside of one macaron shell. Fill the centre with jam then top with another macaron shell. Repeat until all macarons are filled. Appliance Tip: If cooking the macarons in a Miele Steam Combination Oven, use combi mode with 0% moisture to give a crisp finish to the macarons. 25
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