BATHROOMS & KITCHENS
HYBRID KITCHEN BY BRANDT DESIGN
The ultimate in family living !
Luxury kitchen and interior design studio , Brandt Design , create the ultimate kitchen living space for a new build , 5-bed family home in Hertfordshire , by accommodating four key functions across the ground floor : cooking , food management , laundry , and all-weather home access .
Julia Steadman , Commercial Director at Brandt Design explains , “ With younger adults now living at home for longer and the rise of hybrid work patterns increasing , the evolution of the kitchen living space has to deliver the ultimate in practicality , luxury and efficiency for the forever family home . More and more consumers are taking a long-term , holistic approach to design with contemporary classic colours and materials coming to the fore in terms of rich timber effects , muted greys and bespoke in frame fitted furniture to provide resilient , structured zoning for family life in rapidly changing times .”
THE KITCHEN : Designed to bring the family together for work , rest and play , a generous prep zone with luxurious quartz surfaces from the Brandt Collection is anchored by an island unit complete with an integrated breakfast bar . The back wall is framed with Brandt Heritage furniture to meet all the cook ’ s floor-to-ceiling storage needs with a giant American-style fridge freezer and wine cooler also housed in style . Farrow & Ball ’ s Pigeon is the ideal complement to the soothing and harmonious vibe and was chosen for its soft , blue undertones , bringing an extra feeling of comfort and security to the scheme . The pale oak ? dining table was carefully chosen to complement the parquet-style flooring from The Engineered Flooring Company throughout and provides plenty of room for working from home or gathering around for an informal Sunday brunch or special occasion .
THE PANTRY : Highly desirable and practical , the pantry and walk-in larder are design cornerstones of forever family living in terms of providing extra storage for dry goods and long-life groceries as well as a home for small appliances away from the working zone . The addition of customised deep drawers in addition to more traditional open shelving gives the homeowner more options for storing multi-packs of food in ambient conditions and protecting it from sunlight or artificial light for greater longevity . Cut-out handles on the drawer fronts enable easy access which is vital when hunger pangs strike , or extra party guests arrive .
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