Flat-pack furniture for your office move
Don’t get in a flap about flat-pack - it’s an easy and affordable office furniture solution!
Most offices up and down the country will have some form of flat-pack furniture as part of their office fit-out. Many people are daunted by the tall cardboard box looming at office reception, but you needn’t worry as ready-to-assemble furniture is easy and convenient when put together properly.
Here are a few facts, tips and tricks about our flat-pack friends:
Flat-pack was a concept invented by a Swedish draughtsman Gillis Lundgren who broke the legs off a table he needed to fit into his car. He then reassembled the item at home and hey presto, flat-pack was invented! He took his idea in to his employers at IKEA and they have since built an empire on it.
Due to their low transportation costs, flat-pack furniture passes on its savings to the buyer, making it a highly cost effective way of fitting-out your office on a budget.
Usually, the kit will come with a number of flat parts and a bag of loose fastenings. Before you start building, gluing or hammering anything, lay out all the component parts and check that you have everything you need to begin.
Flat-pack needn’t be flimsy and long gone are the days of perilous wobbly shelving. Years of development has ensured that flat-pack furniture will in general last a long time before it requires replacement.
There are professional furniture assembly companies that can help with your office move, so ask Help Moving Office for your nearest contact. This can really take the sweat out of flat pack assembly, particularly if you have a large volume to put together.
