Brandt Life Magazine Winter 2020

WINTER 2020

BRANDT LIFE luxury kitchen living

WIN A WOLF BLENDER & TOASTER WORTH £1,000!

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Welcome to the winter issue of Brandt Life.

I don’t usually write an introduction for this magazine but felt for this particular issue it was pertinent to do so.

As a retail business, we have had to endure two government enforced lockdowns and despite this, the business has grown to a point where we have had to recruit extra staff.

We’ve also launched two dedicated magazines, one for our trade business (Brandt Projects) and of course this one, Brandt Life, which is now on issue 3. Our feeling is that the magazines allow us to give our customers added value whilst being able to, in effect, take our showrooms and lifestyle expertise to you when you are in lockdown or just relaxing at home or on holiday.

A special thanks must go to our supporters, especially leading kitchen and domestic appliance brands Miele and Sub-Zero & Wolf for their generosity in gifting some incredible competition prizes to us. Talking of competitions by the way, turn to page 17 of this magazine for an opportunity to win a Wolf Gourmet blender and toaster, the two prizes have a combined retail value of an amazing £1,000!

Finally, I wish all of our readers a safe, healthy and prosperous 2021 for them and all of their loved ones. Please look out for each other and let’s hope some normality returns before too long.

Shopping Gallery

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Case Study

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Lighting Conservation Through Beauty

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Competition

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Interior Designer Preparing The Perfect Christmas Table

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Designer Profile Deiric Martin

page 20-21 News

page 24 Q&A

page 26 Recipe

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GALLERY

Shopping Gallery

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Utilizing the extra space under the stairs, this design by Brandt is a great way to organize and store your winter shoes, jackets and pet essentials this winter.

2. What do you think about having a dedicated space in the #kitchen to make hot drinks. Check out this custom coffee station where we have created a special area for essential tea and coffee making that disappears when not in use!

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3. Drink anyone? Why not with this stylish bar area! This is a great way to add value to your kitchen space, as well as cater to the growing trend (and need) to entertain at home! On display at the Brandt Design #Finchley Showroom ...

4. Sommelier’s delight with this custom wine room that is perfect this Christmas! Taking full advantage of the vertical space, this is the ideal environment to acquire, maintain, display and enjoy your favourite wine.

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5. Cheer up the cook this Christmas by expanding your decorations into the kitchen. A well-placed tree is a great way to add warmth and festive cheer to one of the most used rooms in the home!

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6 6. Did you know a statement range cooker or Aga is a great addition in the kitchen, offering up to 30% more cooking space and a host of extra features – just right for cooking this year’s turkey!

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CASE STUDY

CASE STUDY

BLACK BEAUTY This contemporary, ultra-slick and precision engineered kitchen living space provides industrialstyle glamour in the modern home.

The main feature furniture is Black Oak, which has a rich texture and works in perfect harmony with the striking Marquina surfaces: recognized as one of the most beautiful marbles found in nature thanks to its deep black foundation and distinct white veins.

The client brief required an emphasis on family life and entertaining and therefore the central island unit was introduced to provide a dedicated space in the kitchen to cook, dine and socialize with family and friends, all supported by a wall of integrated storage that is highly practical yet discreet in nature.

Designed to maximize storage space and utility in the kitchen, the linear wash zone is almost invisible to the eye but features an integral kitchen sink in anthracite with matt black taps and smoky glass splashback for tonal variety. Either side, a bank of twin-set ovens by Siemens ensure appliances are conveniently placed within easy reach of the user.

The run of top units are broken up by special feature cubbyholes which are backed in the same smoky glass and are designed with subtle downlights to display a range of home essentials like wine glasses, recipe books and fresh herbs to name a few. To the right of 7 âž?

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CASE STUDY

Clean & contemporary

CASE STUDY

the island, we decided to continue the run of full-height furniture to create even more storage space and discreetly house the built-in fridge freezer and impressive wine cabinet, which takes center stage.

overhead vaulted skylight and fulllength French doors that open into the garden, this kitchen was able to adopt a darker colour palette and maintain a light and airy feel throughout.

With room for four diners, the island unit is equipped with extra power outlets that are ideal for phone charging, playing music from or using a personal laptop. With plenty of natural light cascading in from the

The accent flooring in opposing white marble-effect tiles help unify the kitchen and living area, as well as play a central role in emphasising all of the different shapes, tones and textures in contemporary black. âž?

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CASE STUDY

This kitchen designed, supplied and fitted by Brandt Design includes: Furniture: AV1097 GL Black Oak Laminate Kitchen Furniture • Surfaces: 20mm Silestone Eternal Marquina • Appliances: Miele built-in 2 in 1 Induction Hob (KMDA7774FL-1) | Siemens built-in iQ700 Single Multifunction Oven (HB672GBS1B) x 2 | Siemens built-in iQ500 14cm High Warming Drawer Black (BI510CNR0B) | Siemens built-in iQ700 Compact45 Microwave (CF634AGS1B) | Siemens Built in iQ300 60cm Fully Integrated Dishwasher (SN636X00KG) x 2 | Liebherr Integral built-in fridge (IK3520) | Liebherr Appliances Comfort 178cm No Frost built-in Freezer (SIGN3524) | Liebherr Appliances Vinidor 177cm built-in Under Wine Cabinet (EWTGB3583) • Sinks & Taps: Blanco Undermounts Subline 700-U 1 Bowl Undermount sink (BL450871) | Quooker Pro3 Fusion Square Black (3FSBLK)

CASE STUDY

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LIGHTING

LIGHTING

Conservation through beauty Beautiful and energy-efficient, discover our superior collection of sustainable lighting solutions by award winning London-based lighting brand Tala, on display at our Finchley Road Showroom in West Hampstead.

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Founded on the premise that good design can help mitigate climate change, Tala is a young British design and manufacturing brand with a mission to create exquisite products that have a positive impact.

From the functional to decorative, our range of Tala LED lighting solutions are designed for residential and commercial projects and include:

Superior LED light bulbs From mouth-blown, sculptural bulbs to traditional, Edison-style bulbs, we specialise in energy-efficient, LED lighting solutions for residential and commercial use. Utilising the latest energy-saving technology and fitted with superior componentry, Tala bulbs last up to 10 years and are compatible with most standard lighting fixtures.

Pendant lighting solutions Pairing our most popular light bulb and pendant combinations, these simple lighting solutions are ready made for your home or workplace. Choose from our different pendant finishes to find the right style for your space. They can be dimmable, Single bulb and pendant combinations and no lampshade required.

Ceiling Lights Our decorative ceiling lights draw inspiration from natural and architectural environments, creating unique narratives for interior spaces.

Featuring our bespoke ceiling plates and hanging pendants, our ceiling lights are designed to be hung in clusters of three or in a linear formation, allowing for optimum creativity and productivity. They are energy efficient, environmentally friendly and dimmable with a warm, amber glow. âž?

LIGHTING

LIGHTING

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LIGHTING

Pendants & Ceiling Plates

Up to 80% off!

A mix of stylish pendants and touch lamps made from sustainably sourced wood and metal. Inspired by natural materials, our fixtures are designed to suit any home, office or retail space.

They are made from FSC grade pure American hardwood, 3-metre threaded anti-kink cord, whilst being CE and UL certified

Explore our Warehouse collection to enjoy big discounts on a range of light bulbs. As we make way for exciting new product additions in 2020, you can enjoy generous savings on our back catalogue, while helping us to reduce waste and give our light bulbs the longest life possible.

www.brandtdesign.co.uk/lighting www.brandtdesign.co.uk/warehouse

To enter, click on the link below to subscribe and receive your completely free of charge issue of Brandt Life, four times a year

CLICK HERE The competition will be closed and the winner announced six weeks from the date of magazine publication / distribution

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INTERIOR DESIGNER

PREPARING THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS DINNER TABLE The lead up to Christmas can be stressful, take a read of our Christmas styling guide to create the perfect Christmas dining table and tick one job of your list.

Gloria Sanchez Puerta, Tailored Living Interiors

Firstly, have a clear colour palette in advance of purchase as there is a wealth of Christmas decorations on offer and so it is easy to become overwhelmed.

This year we are loving a Christmas classic; shades of olive green with accents of gold.

Don’t be scared to use gold, it is a great colour to incorporate, it’s festive but neutral and makes a beautiful statement whilst remaining versatile.

Lighting is a fantastic way to create some atmosphere around the table. By using an assortment of candles, you can create pockets of light in the centre of the table, highlighting all the delicious dishes. We prefer to use candlesticks with varying heights to create different levels and to avoid looking too over crowded. If you’re not keen on using real candles there are some great LED alternatives on offer.

No table is complete without some flowers to enhance your colour scheme, we often use faux flowers at Tailored Living as there is an ever-growing variety to choose from and with an added bonus that you are able to keep them all year round! This is also a great way of introducing more textures and colour to the table.

Last but by no means least, the dining set. This is can be an investment piece but if you’re in the need of just a

refresh some new napkin rings could do the trick. Coordinate with serviettes and this will make the perfect pairing.

No room left for place holders? Some beautifully calligraphic place holders can be placed on top for that exquisite finishing touch.

2020 has proven to be a tough year for everyone in so many ways so Christmas gives us an opportunity to get a minibreak from all the problems out there

and indulge ourselves. Subsequently, we can’t wait to start styling our Christmas décor at Tailored Living we hope this feature offers you some handy tips and tricks.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas from the Tailored Living team. Gloria and Davide. www.tailored-living.co.uk

Festive & cosy

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PROFILE

DESIGNER PROFILE Deiric Martin In the winter issue of Brandt Life we feature Kitchen Designer, Deiric, who works out of Brandt Design’s Finchley Road, West Hampstead showroom.

How long have you been a designer?

What has been your most difficult challenge, design wise?

Name one product for the kitchen that impresses you most?

After gaining a qualification in Engineering Draughting, I began my career as a draughtsman for a contact lens manufacturer which gave me a great grounding in the problemsolving aspects of design. I have been involved with different aspects of design and design-thinking for several years.

Each design creates its own challenges, however recently I was asked to design a living space in the low-ceiling basement of a gothic-style home. The brief was to incorporate dark colours with plenty of textured surfaces within the design, but to avoid it resembling a dungeon!

I love the Bora hob. It is the neatest solution to island or peninsula ventilation and they produce products that look great also.

What initially attracted you to kitchen design I have always had an interest in design and trying to understand why things are put together the way they are. Space planning is a passion of mine, with a leaning towards the ingenuity of small space design and multifunctional spaces. Over time this led naturally towards kitchen design.

What is it about kitchen design that excites you?

The kitchen has transformed over the years from being a purely functional room, removed from the rest of the house, to being an integral living area.

Every space is unique and I love being able to take a list of requirements and develop them into the home design.

How would you describe your ‘design style?’

I don’t have a particular leaning towards contemporary or traditional styles. My design style tends to involve using a balance of colours and textures to incorporate a kitchen space that is easy to live with and love.

“Don’t wait for the right time to chase your ambitions” What advice would you give to anyone considering planning a new kitchen?

Don’t stress about the vast array of choices available. A skilled kitchen designer can help guide you through them by finding out as much as they can about you and your family’s specific requirements.

A little more about you beyond work …

What would be a perfect weekend for you?

I love to explore and I enjoy taking my children to new places and so a perfect weekend is having a nice relaxed pace where we can enjoy the time to spend doing new things.

Do you like a particular sport or hobby?

I like to run a few times a week if my schedule allows and I am in the middle of finishing off a degree with the Open University. Each year I look forward to the London Design Festival and attend events there when I can.

Career and life ambitions?

Many people dream of retiring in the sun somewhere by the sea. I

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already live by the sea so my most immediate ambition is to get the extension on my house completed!

It involves reconfiguring and maximising the space within a relatively small footprint so the design has taken some time to work out.

Finally, what has been the best bit of advice you have ever received?

Don’t wait for the right time to chase your ambitions.

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From the first toast to the final bite, savor every moment with Sub-Zero, the refrigeration specialist, and Wolf, the cooking specialist.

Entertain more often with thoughtfully designed, innovative appliances crafted to last for decades of beautiful, memorable meals.

Refrigeration. Cooking.

www.subzero-wolf.co.uk

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WHAT’S NEW

NEWS GLOBAL DOMESTIC APPLIANCE SUPPLY PROBLEMS MEANS ORDERING EARLY IS ESSENTIAL TO AVOID DELAYING YOUR COMPLETED KITCHEN! “If you don’t want to wait for your new kitchen then you would be advised to order your kitchen as soon as possible!”

These are the telling words of Julia Steadman, Head of Operations at Brandt Design, she continued, “Frustratingly, factory closures during the lockdown earlier in the year, combined with a huge surge in demand from homeowners has resulted in the global kitchen appliance market suffering

a severe shortage of stock, which means order can be as much as 10 weeks to fulfil!”

Consumers who have been locked down in their homes, combined with the difficulty in travelling these days, has resulted in homeowners forgoing holidays and instead, improve their homes.

for the appliances to be delivered before the project can be completed.

This upward surge in demand has meant that those purchasing a new kitchen are having to wait

Therefore, if you would rather not wait for your dream kitchen, then it’s essential to order early.

AUTUMN ISSUE WINNER Lucky winner of our subscriber competition in the autumn issue of Brandt Life magazine is Clive Williams from Brighton, East Sussex.

Clive won an amazing Miele Vacuum Cleaner worth £300!

Upon receiving the prize Clive commented “Thank you, at last something good has come out of 2020!”

Why not enter the competition on page 17 of this issue to win Wolf Gourmet appliances worth an incredible £999! – open to all new subscribers.

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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.

What are the basic differences between a ceramic and induction hob?

Felix Evans, London

Ceramic uses electrical elements to heat the hob’s glass surface whereas an induction hob only heats the saucepan or pan as they use a magnetic field to generate heat. Induction is quicker and more responsive than ceramic.

Wolf-cooking | Induction Cooktop

It can be more expensive if you opt for induction as you may require new pots and pans as the base needs to be manufactured from ferrous metal.

However, any additional outlay can be offset somewhat by the fact that they are cheaper to use.

In short, ceramic is a little cheaper but induction is cheaper to run and offers greater control which will appeal to those who enjoy cooking.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, my husband has been working from home and he and his business partner have now decided that they no longer need a rented office. We are therefore going to permanently convert a room as a dedicated home office but require a vast amount of storage and quite frankly, the standalone filing cabinets you see in major retailers won’t suffice. Any recommendations please??

Gaby Robertson, Hertfordshire

It sounds to us like you would benefit from something tailored as there is always a compromise when creating an ‘off-the-shelf ’ home office. Brandt Design undertakes a plan, design, fit service that would be ideal for your husband’s business. A bespoke study would ensure that there’s not only enough storage but everything will be stored and positioned exactly where required Miele | Ceramic Hob

Please feel free to contact us with your questions at: info@brandtkitchens.co.uk

RECIPE

SLOW ROAST BEEF TENDERLOIN There’s nothing that wows dinner party guests like beef tenderloin, but you may never have prepared it for fear of not getting it right. Take heart: the Slow Roast Mode of the Wolf convection steam oven attends to all the details, so success is assured.

tasty Ingredients | Serves 6 5 pounds Beef Tenderloin 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil 1 Bunch Parsley 1 Bunch Cilantro 1 Large Shallot 2 Cloves Garlic 1 tbsp Coriander 1 Bay leaf 1 tbsp Black Pepper ¼ cup Rape seed Oil 2 tbsp Salt 2 Springs of Rosemary ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Method Before You Start A beef tenderloin between 3 and 6 pounds works best. If desired, though not necessary, the beef tenderloin could be seared on the grill or in a large roasting pan for added color and flavor.

It is important to note that while the Slow Roast Mode will allow you to delay the start of the process for as long as you like, food safety can become an issue. It is not recommended to delay the start of the process more than a few hours.

Preparation 1. Combine all ingredients for the rub in a food processor and puree into a paste.

2. Spread rub on all sides of the tenderloin. The meat can be cooked right away, or it can be marinated overnight, covered with plastic wrap.

3. Place the roast on the solid pan. Insert the temperature probe into the center of the thickest part of the meat, taking care to fully cover the entire metal shaft of the probe. Plug the probe into the oven.

4. Select More  Slow Roast Sear  Beef and choose Tenderloin. We recommend 3 hours and 137°F for the probe temperature.

5. After the beef tenderloin is done, you can optionally sear the tenderloin on a grill for even deeper flavor.

Recipe supplied by Sub-Zero Wolf, more info at: Slow Roast Beef Tenderloin

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