Topic: Wood, Craft & Connection | solid wood furniture
May 21, 2026
One of the details that separates a visually substantial dining table from one that looks a little thin is top thickness. The thickness of the tabletop also affects structural ...
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March 23, 2026
If you’ve been researching dining tables, you’ve likely come across the term “farmhouse table.”
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January 29, 2026
“Solid wood” is one of the most commonly used—and misunderstood—terms in furniture marketing. Many pieces advertised as solid wood contain only a small amount of real lumber, with ...
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January 22, 2026
Instant Quote Tool One of the first questions homeowners ask when considering custom furniture is simple and completely reasonable:
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May 6, 2025
Coastal North Carolina has a style all its own—relaxed yet refined, breezy yet grounded. Whether you’re decorating a beach cottage in Wilmington or furnishing a modern home ...
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November 27, 2024
Selecting the right wood for your custom furniture is about finding the perfect balance of style, durability, and value. Each type of wood offers its own unique characteristics, ...
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July 4, 2024
When it comes to furnishing a home, designing with kids in mind doesn't mean sacrificing style or quality. Whether you envision countless family dinners, homework, board game ...
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July 3, 2024
I must confess something. I, Luke Cole of Luke’s Furniture Company, am not an interior designer. I design and build furniture, and I feel I am much better at design than most ...
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July 3, 2024
Walnut is one of our favorite woods to build furniture from. It is a naturally beautiful, medium dark wood with a stunning grain pattern and color variations. We do not even need ...
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July 3, 2024
Here at Luke’s Furniture Company, every table we build is crafted from solid wood. With some exceptions in cabinetry, solid wood is always the better choice than particle board or ...
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