Mill on the Exe is part of the St Austell Brewery pub chain and is a beautiful pub located in Exeter.
Woodberry have an excellent relationship with the St Austell Brewery pub chain and are one of their nominated outdoor furniture suppliers. Our great reputation with St Austell Brewery led to us being selected as the outdoor furniture supplier for this project.
First Contact & Requirements
The Mill on the Exe were looking to transform their pub garden with a complete sweep of new outdoor furniture. Caroline Young, the Design Manager at St Austell Brewery, and Ben Rolls, the Design Director at Simple Simon Design, were looking to work with a furniture company that could create some bespoke table designs for the refurbishment and provide additional furniture that matched the specific taste and design they were seeking.
After careful consideration, Woodberry was chosen as the preferred outdoor furniture supplier. It was our ability to deliver custom-designed tables, alongside unique furniture styles that perfectly aligned with the designers’ aesthetic goals, that made us the ideal choice for this outdoor transformation. This collaboration ensured a stylish and cohesive outdoor space would be achieved.
The Process
After being chosen as the furniture supplier for this project, we scheduled and adhered to a prompt delivery and fitting date. Most furniture came from the Woodberry range, with select off-catalogue items sourced quickly through our extensive supplier network.
When it came to making the custom-designed dining and poseur tables, we worked with Ben Rolls. Ben sent through a design brief which included approximate images of his desired table designs. We then used our manufacturing capabilities to replicate those designs into tangible products.
Once all furniture was assembled, we provided a full installation service and delivered on time and in full. Post-project, our team of outdoor space experts remained available for prompt after-service support, including the upcoming 6-month review if required.
Elements of the Project
For the Mill on the Exe’s outdoor refurbishment, we provided a diverse selection of high-quality furniture to create a stylish, comfortable, and durable outdoor space. The feature of this refurbishment was the custom-designed chunky wooden dining table and poseur table designs. These tables (now the Stirling Range) were so well-received that we have since added them to Woodberry’s core range.
To complement the bespoke tables, we supplied our Discovery-Magna Range table and bench sets, crafted with durable wood and steel for strength and longevity. Additionally, our Burley Range coffee table and 2-seater sofas with bespoke waterproof outdoor cushions, added a cosy and inviting touch.
For seating, we delivered our water-resistant Moulton Range armchairs, made with stylish grey rope and cushions, alongside our vintage-styled Dalton Range chairs and bar chairs, powder-coated in eye-catching blue and cream. Our popular 4-Seater Round Picnic Tables were also a great feature of this transformation as they significantly enabled a higher outdoor footfall. These pieces combined practicality with timeless aesthetics.
We additionally sourced some furniture to match the designers’ specification. These included some grey wooden Adirondack chairs, Aluminium Bistro side tables, and some A-Style 1.8m table and bench sets. This varied selection of furniture ensured an aesthetic and cohesive design that enhanced the pub garden’s ambiance and functionality.
Client Feedback
Since completing the refurbishment at the Mill on the Exe, it has been hugely successful and outdoor footfall has increased. The client has also provided us with some excellent feedback both on the design and the build quality of the furniture provided.
The Woodberry team thoroughly enjoyed working on this project and are excited to work with other pubs within the St Austell Brewery pub chain.
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