Chopping Boards
Grant’s love of timber was nurtured working alongside Traditional Shipwrights and his years on the Irish Sail Training Vessel, Asgard II. He always enjoyed making Chopping Boards for friends, which then evolved into the range of Handcrafted Chopping Boards & Platters you see here. The different timbers Grant sources are all from Sustainable Forestry and have unique characters and behaviours which Grant then combines to stunning effect.
Chopping Boards
Grant’s love of timber was nurtured working alongside Traditional Shipwrights and his years on the Irish Sail Training Vessel, Asgard II. He always enjoyed making Chopping Boards for friends, which then evolved into the range of Handcrafted Chopping Boards & Platters you see here. The different timbers Grant sources are all from Sustainable Forestry and have unique characters and behaviours which Grant then combines to stunning effect.
Garden Fires
We were looking for a stylish Stainless Steel Outdoor Fires for our home and could only find either a chiminea style or mild steel options. In 2016 I decided to design my own Outdoor Fire – based on a Scandinavian style I had seen on my travels. The result was the FIRE'NESS – Handmade in Marine Grade Stainless Steel – which we have been using Winter and Summer ever since. Even when not lighting, the highly polished stainless steel reflects it’s surroundings and is a piece of Garden Art in itself. This year especially the FIRE'NESS allows us to enjoy outdoor warmth and longer evenings, Staying Safe at Home.
Garden Fires
We were looking for a stylish Stainless Steel Outdoor Fires for our home and could only find either a chiminea style or mild steel options. In 2016 I decided to design my own Outdoor Fire – based on a Scandinavian style I had seen on my travels. The result was the FIRE'NESS – Handmade in Marine Grade Stainless Steel.
COMMISSIONS & BESPOKE DESIGNS
At Grant Designs there is no typical client, instead Grant prefers to take each Commission on a case by case basis, offering personal advice & unique solutions for each client. Bespoke Designs include Corporate Service Awards, Trophies & Yacht Models plus Commissions for Sculpture, Garden Art & Outdoor Furniture.
COMMISSIONS & BESPOKE DESIGNS
At Grant Designs there is no typical client, instead Grant prefers to take each Commission on a case by case basis, offering personal advice & unique solutions for each client. Bespoke Designs include Corporate Service Awards, Trophies & Yacht Models plus Commissions for Sculpture, Garden Art & Outdoor Furniture.
Grant's Story
Grant grew up around boats on the Irish Sea & Shannon Lakes. He was also lucky enough to travel the world on the then Irish Sail Training Vessel, Asgard II, initially as Trainee and latterly as Bosun. On his return to Dublin , he set up Safewater Marine Services providing clients with professional boat maintenance and repair to full refits.
My main Inspiration comes from Boats and the Sea, or anything Nautical really. I try to capture movement in my designs, and if they move - even better!
- Grant
