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 .
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 .
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 .
THE UTILITY ROOM : Anyone with a growing family knows that young people can create a lot of laundry so it makes sense to pre-empt wash day blues with twin-sets of integrated appliances so that you can get ahead of the game . By installing two Miele washing machines and two matching tumble dryers , it ’ s much easier to keep on top of the laundry and deal with any spills immediately by putting garments , bed linen or a pet bed into a washer straight away . There ’ s also a generous ceramic Belfast sink for handwashing and soaking so that the kitchen sink is dedicated to food prep , preventing cross-contamination and ensuring that keen gardeners and dog walkers always have a space to clean up before coming into the rest of the house .
THE BOOTROOM : A must-have for country retreats or busy urban environments , a bootroom serves as a user-friendly buffer between the outside
world and the inner sanctum . Providing a space for shoes , coats , winterwear and pet supplies , this space instantly upgrades the back of the house and ensures that there is dedicated storage space for essential items , promoting a calm and ordered environment . Benchstyle seating ensures that guests can remove their footwear in comfort and place their boots or shoes beneath , helping to prevent visual clutter and ensure a designated home for accessories , so it is easy to find what you need , so you can ‘ grab and go ’ when leaving the house on the school run , last minute trip to the shops or when taking the dog out .
Brandt Design is renowned for creating lifestyle-oriented kitchen living spaces with its range of custom furniture and made-to-order worktops in a variety of materials such as stone-effect quartz , solid surface and wood . Offering two different furniture options , customers can choose between the classic Heritage Collection or Urban Collection , which is contemporary by design : both priced from £ 25,000 + vat .
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