Lunniss Furniture

The Soul of Furniture: Craft, Creation & Conscious Living

jakelunniss — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:46:14 +0000

Move beyond disposable. Learn how the 'pre-existent vision' and intentional making transform furniture into lasting pieces, bringing deep meaning to your home.

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Breaking the Match: Why Furniture Should Complement, Not Match

jakelunniss — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:58:43 +0000

I had Christmas lunch this year at my brother-in-law’s, as they’d recently completed a kitchen reno they were keen to show off. My future sister-in-law brought up the topic of chairs, and her struggle in finding two more that match the 6 they aready have. “They don’t have to match” was my response. The prevailing […]

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Interior Design: Handmade Furniture and the Art of Wood

jakelunniss — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:55:16 +0000

In the realm of interior design, handmade furniture can transcend mere functionality. In the right hands it becomes a canvas for artistic expression, a testament to craftsmanship, and a cornerstone of truly unique spaces. At the heart of this lies the artistry of wood, where techniques like marquetry and creative veneering elevate furniture from functional […]

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Custom vs Cheap Furniture

jakelunniss — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:43:04 +0000

No one, hopefully, expects a cheap Ikea bookcase to last forever. But if you’ve ever visited an antique store, you’ll have seen literal heaps of old furniture that was cheap and mass-produced back in the day yet has stood the test of time and is still in perfectly usable condition over a century later. The […]

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How I get the best results with Red Gum

jakelunniss — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 03:10:36 +0000

Red Gum: A Challenging and Rewarding Australian Timber Red Gum is an iconic Australian tree species endemic to the Murray-Darling Basin. It has adapted to the region’s seasonal flooding, relying on regular spring flooding for germination. However, due to river regulation for irrigation, these floods have become less frequent, leading to widespread stress and mortality […]

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How much does Custom Furniture cost in Australia?

jakelunniss — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:47:00 +0000

The cost of custom furniture in Australia can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including the size, complexity, design, materials, and finish of the piece. However, as a general rule of thumb, custom furniture is more expensive than mass-produced furniture. According to the Australian Furniture Association, a custom-made dining table can cost anywhere […]

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Is Custom Furniture expensive?

jakelunniss — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:44:03 +0000

Custom furniture is a popular choice for Australian homeowners who want unique and high-quality pieces that perfectly fit their style and needs. However, custom furniture can also be more expensive than mass-produced furniture. So, is custom furniture worth the investment?

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Quality.

jakelunniss — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:14:40 +0000

Why bother? The front door clicks and I’m left in the abrupt silence that follows intense activity, a theatre after a performance, while the boards are still warm and the floor is yet to be swept. The kitchen floor is peppered with scrambled egg in a frankly remarkable radius. For a creature that can barely […]

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Getting Good

jakelunniss — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:39:10 +0000

A New Year’s Resolution I grew up in a household where neither parent held a university degree. But being a bright lad, it was expected – nay, demanded – that I’d go on to university. Which after a brief stint as an apprentice mechanic – the horror – I did. What was it that changed […]

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Project Summary: A Red Gum Chair

jakelunniss — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 02:25:25 +0000

The first thing any non-woodworker does (and some woodworkers, too…) to decide the quality of a piece of furniture is to run their finger tips across its surface. “Ahhh“, they affirm, “smooooooth.” The decision is instantly made: this piece is categorised as ‘good’. The human finger tip is a remarkable thing, capable of detecting a […]

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