Touted as one of V&A Dundee’s crown jewels, the Oak Room is a sight to behold. As I first stepped into the tearoom, I felt an air of tranquillity around me; a subtle smell of linseed oil lifted my spirits. The lamps shimmered like pink tourmaline and amethyst, giving the room a soft glow and bringing out the dark brown of the walls. I was standing in one of the most important interiors in the whole of Scotland. A masterpiece of Mackintosh’s, meticulously crafted to perfection in the 1900s. Carefully assembled at the heart of the museum, the attention to detail in the design is incredible. Mackintosh made sure everything was the best it could be. He sourced high quality glass and blended them with precious materials to make the lamps we see today.