DIY Flatpacks and why it’s here to stay
We live in a world that has become so fast paced, our shopping trips have moved from walking between stores to a few clicks on the world wide web and stores like IKEA are taking over the furniture industry.
As esthetically appealing as a solid oak dinner table might be, so is it expensive as well. Nowadays, whether a homeowner or renovator, people tend to go for the flatpack option.
So, what is flatpack furniture?
Essentially Flatpack Furniture is furniture shipped in a flat pack. It is deconstructed furniture shipped in a convenient size for you to assemble at home. It’s inexpensive but can still look good, with multiple manufactures coming up with new designs daily to keep up with the demand.
Flatpacks are however not limited to furniture but come in all shapes and sizes, from car ports to offices and homes alike. With a flatpack office you will be up and running in no time, ensuring you don’t miss a moment’s opportunity to get your business running.
When joining the flatpack revolution there are a few key points to consider.
The advantages of flatpack furniture:
- Although your Flatpack Cupboard may not last for 100 years like your antique heirloom from your great great grandmother did, it certainly makes up for it in price. With production cost in mind, storage is not the only thing you will save on.
- Are you moving and need to hire 5 trucks just to move your Bedroom? By quickly disassembling your flatpack bed and headboard you can quickly and safely transport them. There is no need to wonder if that bed will fit through the next door.
- Their compact design allows for more items to fit on a single truck, cutting costs even further.
- Most flatpacks are easy to customize according to your needs. Shops like IKEA have dozens of options to choose from when looking for the perfect fit. Can’t find it? Drill a hole or two and customize it to fit your needs.
- Most flatpacks also comes in a variety of shapes and sizes for you to choose from.
- There are often whole ranges of flatpack furniture ensuring every piece you own fits together perfectly to keep the look of a room consistent.
- Running out of space? Whether you’re a homeowner or retailer, storage can become a problem. With the flatpacks however it’s a lot easier to stack them on shelves than it would have been to stack a few readymade kitchen counters.
- With a list of instructions and only a few tools needed, assembly will be over before you know it. Not a handy person? That’s what handymen are there for!
Keep the disadvantages in mind:
- Some designs are less elaborate and more minimalistic because of the need to be easily assembled by a homeowner.
- As mentioned above, they are not likely to last 100 years and continuous disassembly and reassembly could shorten that time span.
- If you are looking for the one in a million unique piece of furniture, you won’t find it in the flatpack section. As they are mass produced you might end up spotting your friend has a matching bedroom set.
- Assembly troubles. You might realize halfway through that you’re missing a screwdriver or drill bit that you need to complete the task.
- When disassembling you might find you misplaced a nut or bolt somewhere.
In the end the pro’s outweigh the cons. This is why the flatpack manufacturing industry is booming at the moment. With its affordability and functional modern designs flatpack units are here to stay.