Sweet dreams are made of this
Leo made a lifelong dream come true with the opening of his patisserie BRAAKSMA, so he needed everything – from the handmade cakes and pastries to the look and feel of the shop – to be perfect. How did he create the modern and inviting ambience he was looking for? With a lighting tune up from Wever & Ducré, of course, which has transformed his little patisserie into a pastry paradise.
Tell us a bit about your shop, Leo
I always knew that at some point I wanted to open my own patisserie. But I wasn’t thinking of a conventional bakery – a kind of boutique was more what I had in mind, where the ambience was just as high-quality as the products. Everything we sell is made by hand and freshly baked, and customers can see for themselves how we produce our cakes and pastries.
Why choosing Wever & Ducré for your pastry shop?
I worked in restaurants and hotels for a long time, often in poorly lit kitchens. When planning my own patisserie, I made a conscious decision to do it differently and to factor in the lighting from the start. But it wasn’t just about providing better illumination for my workplace: I chose the lighting because it created the exact ambience I wanted.
How did your shop change after the tune up?
The tune up has made my patisserie a real eye-catcher. The first thing people notice is the counter, where DARF Wall provides the perfect lighting for our products. Behind it, the wall is illuminated with MILES, which complements the architectural design of the patisserie with its round shape. I chose PERLEZ to light up our on-site baking as it creates the ideal light for working.
Ready to tune up your project?
You’re also looking for a tune-up for your next project? Nothing easier than that! With our Light Guide, you can easily and step-by-step implement a new lighting system tailored precisely to your needs.