After 18 months of behind the scenes work we unveiled our new look dining room. A more relaxed feel designed to focus attention on the food and service and help to dissipate too much formality which ‘fine dining ‘ has acquired over the years but is becoming more passé. As ardent admirers of local craftsmen Don and Wendy chose Robertson and Bailey for the furniture and Highland Pottery for the tableware.
Gavin Robertson said ”One of the most satisfying aspects to making high quality, handmade furniture, is that every day is different. As a furniture maker who is constantly creating new designs and working with new techniques, I particularly enjoy this side of the creative process, an aspect of the business that comes about through engagement with clients, and this is perhaps the reason that the work is so varied every day. When Wendy and Don first approached me with the idea of producing new furniture for the dining room of Boath House we agreed we wanted furniture that was modern with clean functional lines that would sit happily within a Georgian interior.
The chairs are all made from solid oak with clean geometric lines. The most interesting detail is the miter to the front legs and arms, looks incredibly simple but the arm component alone has eight separate machining operations! The finished chair is exceptionally comfortable and to achieve this two prototypes where made. The tables are made from prime solid oak and were designed to complement the chairs.” Gavin who has been designing and manufacturing bespoke furniture since 1993 enjoys prominence as one of Scotland’s leading craftsmen in the production of furniture, upholstery and interiors of superlative design.
An entire new range of crockery handmade at Highland Stoneware in Lochinver to compliment the furniture is a range which is in neutral colours and organic shapes designed by David Grant the MD and founder of the pottery with Charlie’s input into the design making these all unique handmade pieces. Highland Stoneware pottery is situated in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. It was formed in 1974 and has built an international reputation for quality and innovation. From making their own clay to the finished pot, each piece is handmade by a dedicated team of craftspeople in Lochinver and Ullapool. David loves the challenge of designing bespoke pieces and he certainly rose tot the challenge for Boath.
Much to the chagrin of Don, Wendy yet again chose a Farrow and Ball colour which is named after some detritus from a fish market and although appealing to the designers sensibilities, is frightful expensive! So although almost a complete departure from the formal white table linen and crystal glass candlesticks the quality of the furnishings, we think, further enhance the food.
Of course we are very interested to hear your response to the changes so please do feel free to comment.
(photo- www.Jakemphotography.com)
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