Getting it together

Quality self-assembly furniture can look just like factory assembled units but with the advantage of allowing large items to be assembled where they are to be positioned, thus avoiding access problems (e.g. struggling with a large wardrobe up the stairs!)

It can be very tempting to unpack and immediately start assembling your purchase but even some simple products need to be assembled in a particular order that may not appear obvious so, as a general rule, always read the instructions before beginning.

Once properly assembled, these types of unit are usually very secure and depending on the fittings, may be dismantled and reassembled if the furniture needs to be moved.

Some larger pieces of furniture may be secured against a wall by a simple angle bracket, which should help to keep the structure rigid and strong –a useful safety precaution for large items such as tall bookcases and wardrobes.